Welcome to the ultimate breakdown of one of rodeo’s greatest spectacles, The Calgary Stampede! Often called the “greatest outdoor show on Earth,” this event is my favorite rodeo outside of the NFR.

Held each July in Calgary, Alberta, the Stampede delivers a perfect mix of elite competition, spectacle, and storytelling that keeps fans coming back year after year. This video explores why the Calgary Stampede’s tournament-style format, with Pool Rounds and a dramatic, winner-take-all Final, makes it one of the most accessible and exciting rodeos to watch, whether you’re a hardcore fan or brand new to the sport.

We highlight the world-class competitors from both the National Finals and Canadian Finals Rodeo, the legendary Calgary horses, and the top-tier broadcast production that gives the whole thing a major-sport feel.

From the cultural prestige to the brilliant pacing and elite stock, this event captures everything great about rodeo, and presents it like a championship golf broadcast: easy to follow, fun to watch casually, and full of emotional, high-stakes moments.

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