Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo

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Date
Jan 9 - 10, 2026
Venue
Casey's Center
On Sale
On Sale Now

Friday | Jan. 9 7:30 PM Buy Tickets
Saturday | Jan. 10 7:30 PM Buy Tickets

Event Details

Join us at Casey's Center for two nights of rodeo action, January 9 & 10. Rodeo fans can expect a trifecta of fun with action, entertainment, and intense competition on the menu. Plan to witness a BATTLE TO THE FINISH as the world’s toughest cowboys are "in it to win it" in their mission to be crowned Pro Rodeo’s World Champion.

Fans will experience the absolute best of the best in cowboy athletes in Des Moines as competition heats up to qualify for the richest rodeo in the world, the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Every dollar the Cowboys win will put them one step closer to the crown, and top contenders from across the U.S. will be lining up to compete in Des Moines. We are proud to be Pro Rodeo!

Expect edge-of-your-seat action, eight seconds at a time. Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo will spotlight fan favorite events: Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, and Bareback Riding, including the thrilling winner-takes-all Showdown Round and Women’s Barrel Racing.

Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo has doubled up on pre-show fan fun as the rodeo opens at 6 p.m. each night for a free (with ticket) pre-show event "down on the dirt." Come early for pony rides, meet the cowboys, hop in the clown’s barrel, take a seat in the bucking chutes on our live photo bull Silver Dollar, or get up close and personal behind the chutes.

Know Before You Go

Bag Policy

Casey's Center has a clear bag policy for all events. A maximum clear bag the size of 12"x6"x12" is permitted. Exceptions will be made for medical, family, or child care bags or small clutches no larger than 4.5"x6.5".

Cashless Facility

Casey's Center is a cashless facility, only accepting debit, credit, and gift cards. If you do not carry a debit or credit card, you can transfer cash onto a gift card at Overtime Tap (Section 108).

Mobile Ticketing

Tickets for all events at Casey's Center must be added to a digital wallet (Apple Wallet or Google Wallet) for entry. Barcodes will no longer display on tickets. Tickets will be scanned by tapping your phone on the scanner at the door. Learn more about Mobile Ticketing at Casey's Center.

Parking

Parking is available at the Iowa Events Center with entrances off 3rd Street and 5th Avenue.

If traveling from I-235 East, utilize Exit 8A to 3rd Street.
If traveling from I-235 West, utilize Exit 8A to 7th Street.

Meter parking is available throughout downtown Des Moines with the convenience of the ParkDSM app. Parking meters charge Monday through Saturday from 9am-9pm.

City parking garages are located throughout downtown with convenient skywalk access to the Iowa Events Center.

7th & Center - 9-minute walk
5th & Keo - 10-minute walk
4th & Grand - 9-minute walk
3rd & Court - 13-minute walk

Group Information

More information coming soon.