How to get presale tickets for the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
Editor’s note: The above video is from February 2025.
Presale tickets for the 129th Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo are on sale now.
Since 1896, the annual event has brought millions of people to Fort Worth to celebrate the Western lifestyle. The 23-day event will be from January 16 to February 7, 2026, at Dickies Arena and Will Rogers Memorial Center.
Presale tickets went on sale Thursday morning for “FWSSR insiders,” ahead of the public sale on Monday, Sept. 8. Anyone who purchases a rodeo ticket also gains same day access to the stock show grounds.
Here’s a look at how to buy tickets early and what events are scheduled.
How to sign up for presale tickets
Folks can sign up to be an insider by visiting the FWSSR’s website and entering their name and email.
Soon after, an email will hit their inbox and contain the code needed to enter the presale. From there, folks can click on the “get tickets” tab, which will take them to Ticketmaster where they can select the rodeo they would like to attend.
Ticket prices vary by seat and rodeo, with most tickets starting around $40. The presale runs through Sept. 7.
2026 rodeo schedule
Here’s a look at the schedule for next year’s rodeo events:
- Jan. 16-17: Best of the West Ranch Rodeo
- Jan. 18: Best of Mexico Celebration
- Jan. 19: Cowboys of Color Rodeo
- Jan. 20-21: Bulls Night Out
- Jan. 22: Pro Rodeo Rookie Rally
- Jan. 23-24: Mustang Magic
- Jan. 23-Feb. 7: Pro Rodeo Tournament
