Rodeo Schedule
Spring 2026 Dates
| Dates | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 27-28 | Iowa State Cyclone Stampede | Ames, Iowa – Hansen Learning Center |
| April 9 | SDSU Buckles and Bling Rodeo Banquet | Club 71 – Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium |
| April 10-11 | SDSU Jackrabbit Stampede | Brookings – Dacotah Bank Center |
| April 24-25 | Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket Stampede | Spearfish – Seven Down Arenas |
| May 1-2 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo | Lincoln, Nebraska – Sandhills Global Event Center |
| June 14-20 | College National Finals Rodeo | Casper, Wyoming – Ford Wyoming Center |
Fall 2025 Dates
| Dates | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5-6 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls – Falcon Frontier Days | River Falls, Wisconsin |
| Sept. 11-13 (double rodeo) | Mid-Plains ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ College Stampede | North Platte, Nebraska – Buffalo Bill Arena |
| Sept. 26-27 | Dickinson State University Blue Hawk Stampede | Dickinson, North Dakota – Stark County Fairgrounds |
| Oct. 3-4 | Bismarck State Mystic Stampede | Mandan, North Dakota – Dale Pahlke Arena |
| Oct. 10-11 | Iowa Central ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ College Tritan Stampede | Fort Dodge, Iowa – Webster County Fairgrounds |
April 9, 2026
"Buckles and Bling" Rodeo Team Banquet
The night will consist of scholarship presentations, live and silent auction items, team introduction with calcutta auction, four-year senior presentation and buffet-style meal. More details as they become available.
For more information, contact Ron Skovly.
April 10-11, 2026
70th Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo
Save the date for the SDSU Rodeo Club's event hosting a stop on the calendar the 2025-26 Great Plains Region of college rodeo at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings. More details will be posted as they become available.
Contact Us
SDSU Rodeo Program
Physical Address
1097 North Campus Dr.
Brookings,
SD
57007
Mailing Address
SAS 201, Box 2170
Brookings,
SD
57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.