Calgary Stampede rodeo champions have won their respective events in one of the largest rodeos in the world; the rodeo is the heart of the Calgary Stampede. It is held at GMC Stadium. With a prize of $50,000 to the winner of each major discipline, it offers one of the richest payouts in rodeo competition. In the United States, the Calgary Stampede rodeo is televised live on The Cowboy Channel and live-streamed on the subscription-based Cowboy Channel+ app. In Canada, the rodeo is televised live on The Cowboy Channel's Canadian counterpart, The Cowboy Channel Canada.
There are seven major professional events – bull riding, ladies' barrel racing, steer wrestling, ladies' breakaway roping, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding – and four novice events – junior steer riding, novice bareback, novice saddle bronc and wild pony racing. Each professional event is organized as its own tournament, and the cowboys and cowgirls are divided into three pools with 10 contestants per event. The first pool competes the first three days, the second pool competes the next three days, then the third pool competes the following three days. The top four in each pool (four fastest combined times in tie-down roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing, and four highest combined scores in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding) advance to the last day's semifinal round. The top four in each event then advance to the final round, where all previous results are wiped clean. The contestant with the fastest time or highest score in each event wins the trophy bronze and accompanying $50,000. Team roping was added in 2022. However, unlike the other rodeo events, it is limited to one day and the competition is called the Rocky Mountain Cup. It takes place at the Nutrien Western Event Centre and there are 30 teams at the event who compete in the first two rounds. The eight fastest teams then return for the semifinal round, and the top four then advance to the clean-slate final round where the fastest team wins the trophy bronze and $12,500 per member. Ladies' breakaway roping was added to the Rocky Mountain Cup in 2023. Just like in team roping, 30 ropers competed in the first two rounds, followed by the eight fastest ropers in the semifinal round, then the top four competed in the clean-slate final round where the fastest breakaway roper won the trophy bronze and $12,500. In 2025, breakaway roping was added as part of the other six rodeo events at the Calgary Stampede rodeo at GMC Stadium. The Rocky Mountain Cup continues as a team-roping event at the Nutrien Western Event Centre. In 2025, it became its own separate three-day event and took place one month after the completion of the Calgary Stampede. The prize money for first place also doubled to $25,000 per team-roping member. In 2026, the Rocky Mountain Cup returned as a one-day event as part of the Calgary Stampede and the prize money for first place doubled to $50,000.
All livestock for the rodeo events come from the Stampede Ranch located near the town of Hanna. The ranch was created in 1961 as a means of improving the quality of bucking horses and bulls and to guarantee supply. The first of its kind in North America, the Stampede Ranch operates a breeding program that produces some of the top rodeo stock in the world and supplies rodeos throughout southern Alberta, and as far south as Las Vegas, Nevada, for the National Finals Rodeo.
Past champions This list includes all past Calgary Stampede rodeo champions from 1990 to the present. Tie-down roping 2026 - Zack Jongbloed; Iowa, Louisiana, United States 2025 - Shad Mayfield; Clovis, New Mexico, United States 2024 - Haven Meged; Miles City, Montana, United States 2023 - Beau Cooper; Stettler, Alberta, Canada 2022 - Caleb Smidt; Bellville, Texas, United States 2021 - Cory Solomon; Prairie View, Texas, United States 2019 - Caleb Smidt; Bellville, Texas, United States 2018 - Tuf Cooper; Weatherford, TX, United States 2017 - Cory Solomon; Prairie View, Texas, United States 2016 - Shane Hanchey; Sulphur, Louisiana, United States 2015 - Timber Moore; Aubrey, Texas, United States 2014 - Morgan Grant; Granton, Ontario, Canada 2013 - Bradley Bynum; Sterling City, Texas, United States 2012 - Cory Solomon; Prairieview, Texas, United States 2011 - Tuf Cooper; Decatur, Texas, United States 2010 - Matt Shiozawa; Chubbuck, Idaho, United States 2009 - Ryan Jarrett; Summerville, Georgia, United States 2008 - Jeff Chapman; Athens, Texas, United States 2007 - Fred Whitfield; Hockley, Texas, United States 2006 - Jerome Schneeberger; Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States 2005 - Alwin Bouchard; Scandia, Alberta, Canada 2004 - Mike Johnson; Henryetta, Oklahoma, United States 2003 - Rickey Canton; Cleveland, Texas, United States 2002 - Marty Becker; Manyberries, Alberta, Canada 2001 - Fred Whitfield; Cypress, Texas, United States 2000 - Blair Burk; Durant, Oklahoma, United States 1999 - Cliff Williamson; Madden, Alberta, Canada 1998 - Cody Ohl; Orchard, Texas, United States 1997 - Jeff Chapman; Athens, Texas, United States 1996 - Roy Cooper; Childress, Texas, United States 1995 - Shawn McMullan; Iraan, Texas, United States 1994 - Joe Beaver; Huntsville, Texas, United States 1993 - Fred Whitfield; Cypress, Texas, United States 1992 - Kyle Kosoff; Ogden, Utah, United States 1991 - Mark Simon; Florence, Arizona, United States 1990 - Tod Slone; Canyon Lake, Texas, United States Source:
Bareback riding 2026 - Bradlee Miller; Huntsville, Texas, United States 2025 - Cooper Cooke; Victor, Idaho, United States 2024 - R.C. Landingham; Hat Creek, California, United States 2023 - Kade Sonnier; Carencro, Louisiana, United States 2022 - Rocker Steiner; Weatherford, Texas, United States 2021 - Tim O’Connell; Zwingle, Iowa, United States 2019 - Tanner Aus; Granite Falls, Minnesota, United States 2018 - Richie Champion; Dublin, Texas, United States 2017 - Richie Champion; Dublin, Texas, United States 2016 - Steven Peebles; Redmond, Oregon, United States 2015 - Clint Laye; Cadogan, Alberta, Canada 2014 - Kaycee Feild; Elk Ridge, Utah, United States 2013 - Caleb Bennet; Morgan, Utah, United States 2012 - Kaycee Feild; Elk Ridge, Utah, United States 2011 - Clint Cannon; Waller, Texas, United States 2010 - Will Lowe; Canyon, Texas, United States 2009 - Will Lowe; Canyon, Texas, United States 2008 - Will Lowe; Canyon, Texas, United States 2007 - Davey Shields Jr.; Bashaw, Alberta, Canada 2006 - Davey Shields Jr.; Bashaw, Alberta, Canada 2005 - Davey Shields Jr.; Bashaw, Alberta, Canada 2004 - Cody DeMers; Boulder, Montana, United States 2003 - Jason Delguercio; Strathmore, Alberta, Canada 2002 - Cody Jessee; John Day, Oregon, United States 2001 - Chuck Logue; New Braunfels, Texas, United States 2000 - James Boudreaux; Cuero, Texas, United States 1999 - Chris Harris; Arlington, Texas, United States 1998 - Roger Lacasse; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 1997 - Shawn Vant; Millet, Alberta, Canada 1996 - Davey Shields Jr.; Hanna, Alberta, Canada 1995 - Darrell Cholach; Okotoks, Alberta, Canada 1994 - Brian Hawk; Azle, Texas, United States 1993 - Marvin Garrett; Belle Fourche, South Dakota, United States 1992 - Bob Logue; Cumby, Texas, United States 1991 - Billy Laye; Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada 1990 - Deb Greenough; Fromberg, Montana, United States Source:
Steer wrestling 2026 - Riley Duvall; Checotah, Oklahoma, United States 2025 - Scott Guenthner; Provost, Alberta, Canada 2024 - Ty Erickson; Helena, Montana, United States 2023 - Scott Guenthner; Consort, Alberta, Canada 2022 - Will Lummus; Byhalia, Mississippi, United States 2021 - Stetson Jorgensen; Blackfoot, Idaho, United States 2019 - Kyle Irwin; Robertsdale, Alabama, United States 2018 - Matt Reeves; Cross Plains, Texas, United States 2017 - Tyler Waguespack; Gonzales, Louisiana, United States 2016 - Seth Brockman; Wheatland, Wyoming, United States 2015 - Trevor Knowles; Mt. Vernon, Oregon, United States 2014 - Trevor Knowles; Mt. Vernon, Oregon, United States 2013 - Wade Sumpter; Fowler, Colorado, United States 2012 - Trevor Knowles; Mt. Vernon, Oregon, United States 2011 - Straws Milan; Cochrane, Alberta, Canada 2010 - Lee Graves; Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2009 - Trevor Knowles; Mt. Vernon, Oregon, United States 2008 - Wade Sumpter; Fowler, Colorado, United States 2007 - Shawn Greenfield; Lakeview, Oregon, United States 2006 - Curtis Cassidy; Donalda, Alberta, Canada 2005 - Beau Franzen; Goodwell, Oklahoma, United States 2004 - Bryan Fields; Conroe, Texas, United States 2003 - Jeff Corbello; Iowa, Louisiana, United States 2002 - Bill Pace; Stephenville, Texas, United States 2001 - Greg Cassidy; Donalda, Alberta, Canada 2000 - Daryl Fisher; Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada 1999 - Mickey Gee; Wichita Falls, Texas, United States 1998 - Jesse Peterson; Dillon, Montana, United States 1997 - David Roy; Carseland, Alberta, Canada 1996 - Todd Boggust; Paynton, Saskatchewan, Canada 1995 - Vince Walker; Brentwood, California, United States 1994 - Steve Duhon; Opelousas, Louisiana, United States 1993 - David Roy; Carseland, Alberta, Canada 1992 - Joe Butterfield; Ponoka, Alberta, Canada 1991 - Blaine Pederson; Amisk, Alberta, Canada 1990 - Greg Cassidy; Donalda, Alberta, Canada Source:
Saddle bronc riding 2026 - Wyatt Casper; Miami, Texas, United States 2025 - Zeke Thurston; Big Valley, Alberta, Canada 2024 - Kade Bruno; Challis, Idaho, United States 2023 - Dawson Hay; Wildwood, Alberta, Canada 2022 - Logan Hay; Wildwood, Alberta, Canada 2021 - Brody Cress; Hillsdale, Wyoming, United States 2019 - Rusty Wright; Milford, Utah, United States 2018 - Ryder Wright; Milford, Utah, United States 2017 - Zeke Thurston; Big Valley, Alberta, Canada 2016 - Zeke Thurston; Big Valley, Alberta, Canada 2015 - Zeke Thurston; Big Valley, Alberta, Canada 2014 - Dustin Flundra; Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada 2013 - Cort Scheer; Elsmere, Nebraska, United States 2012 - Wade Sundell; Boxholm, Iowa, United States 2011 - Chad Ferley; Oelrichs, South Dakota, United States 2010 - Wade Sundell; Boxholm, Iowa, United States 2009 - Taos Muncy; Corona, New Mexico, United States 2008 - Cody Wright; Milford, Utah, United States 2007 - Cody DeMoss; Heflin, Louisiana, United States 2006 - Cody Wright; Milford, Utah, United States 2005 - Rod Hay; Wildwood, Alberta, Canada 2004 - Dan Mortensen; Billings, Montana, United States 2003 - Rod Warren; Valleyview, Alberta, Canada 2002 - Rod Hay; Wildwood, Alberta, Canada 2001 - Ross Kreutzer; Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada 2000 - Dan Mortensen; Billings, Montana, United States 1999 - Rod Hay; Mayerthorpe, Alberta, Canada 1998 - Denny Hay; Mayerthorpe, Alberta, Canada 1997 - Steve Dollarhide; Wikieup, Arizona, United States 1996 - Billy Etbauer; Heights, South Dakota, United States 1995 - Glen O’Neill; Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia 1994 - Rod Hay; Mayerthorpe, Alberta, Canada 1993 - Kent Cooper; Albion, Idaho, United States 1992 - Rod Warren; Valleyview, Alberta, Canada 1991 - Dwayne Pillman; Wainwright, Alberta, Canada 1990 - Duane Daines; Innisfail, Alberta, Canada Source:
Barrel racing 2026 - Hailey Kinsel; Cotulla, Texas, United States 2025 - Anita Ellis; Blackfoot, Idaho, United States 2024 - Leslie Smalygo; Skiatook, Oklahoma, United States 2023 - Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi; Lampasas, Texas, United States 2022 - Kassie Mowry; Dublin, Texas, United States 2021 - Bertina Olafson; Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada 2019 - Lisa Lockhart; Oelrichs, South Dakota, United States 2018 - Hailey Kinsel; Cotulla, Texas, United States 2017 - Tiany Schuster; Krum, Texas, United States 2016 - Mary Burger; Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, United States 2015 - Lisa Lockhart; Oelrichs, South Dakota, United States 2014 - Kaley Bass; Kissimmee, Florida, United States 2013 - Jean Winters; Texline, Texas, United States 2012 - Sue Smith; Blackfoot, Idaho, United States