College National Finals Rodeo 2021

The College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) takes place at the Casper Events Center from June 13 through June 19 in Casper, Wyoming. Each year, the CNFR brought thousands to the Wyoming community to witness the excitement of the top students from 11 different regions compete in the array of traditional rodeo events for a chance to win the finals.

CNFR History

More than 400 Western athletes from more than 100 colleges and universities compete each year for the chance to enter the finals. At the end of the season, the top students in each event along with the top men’s and women’s teams earn the chance to compete in the finals. The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association awards NIRA students scholarships each year. Qualifications include an accumulation of NIRA points, a 3.5-grade average, and nominations by individual rodeo coaches. In 2017, more than 100 students received scholarships. “Preserving Western heritage through collegiate rodeo”, has been a theme repeated over the course of fifty years. Today these efforts are being made through over 100 college rodeos a year, over 3,500 student members annually, and 137 member schools and universities.

Check out the current college standings (as of 5/10) for the 2021 College National Finals Rodeo:

1. Missouri Valley College – 8,605.00 points
2. Treasure Valley Community College – 7,520.50 points
3. College of Southern Idaho – 6,999.50 points
4. University of Wyoming – 6,818.50 points
5. Montana State University – 6,471.00 points
6. Blue Mountain Community College – 5,380.50 points
7. Panola College – 5,189.00 points
8. University of Montana, Western – 5,095.50 points
9. Utah State University Eastern – 5,068.00 points
10. Gillette College – 4,952.00 points

Schedule of Events

Things to Do

There is something for everyone at College National Finals Rodeo! Make sure to check out their annual vendor tradeshow. Over 25 vendors will be on-site showing and selling their products and services. You can expect to find a variety of western hats, clothing, and accessories for men and women, along with leather works, jewelry, belt buckles, metal works, decor and so much more.

Tradeshow admission is included with your performance ticket. The tradeshow opens for Sunday’s Bulls, Broncs & Breakaways at 12 pm; Monday & Tuesday morning Slack rounds at 6:30 am; Tuesday through Saturday’s nightly Performances at 5:30 pm. Other events that will be taking place during CNFR week include a Special Olympics rodeo, a Cinch Style Show, golf and softball tournaments.

Tickets

Standard performance ticket prices range from $10 to $25 each night for general admission to reserved box seats. Tickets for the entire week or season tickets are also available.

Championship Night Tickets

$15 Upper Reserved
$20 Lower Reserved
$30 Box Seats