(Update: January 29): The CINCH World's Toughest Rodeo is ON as scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. All previously purchased tickets and parking passes will be honored for the new date.

(Update: January 22) - Due to impending inclement weather, CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo has announced the rescheduling of the 2026 rodeo event originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24 at Lenovo Center. The event has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. All previously purchased tickets and parking passes will be honored for the new date. Those unable to attend on the rescheduled date may request a refund at their original point of purchase by Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m.

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Rodeo fans can expect a trifecta of fun with action, entertainment and intense competition. 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 Raleigh, NC as competition heats up to qualify for the richest rodeo in the world, the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

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. Don’t forget about the ladies with Women’s Barrel Racing.

The fun at Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo begins when doors open at 6:00 p.m. for a free (with ticket) preshow 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 the live photo bull Silver Dollar, or get up close and personal behind the chutes. 

Load up your family and friends and make memories to last a lifetime. For more information visit worldstoughestrodeo.com.