2025 NFR Open at the PPOBR: Thurs Eve

Thursday Evening, July 10, 2025—First Responders & 302nd Airlift Wing Night
Sponsored by UCHealth

ProRodeo Champions from the U.S. and Canadian Circuits, plus National Champs from Mexico are coming to Colorado Springs, Colorado July 8-12, 2025. Payouts are over $1 million and the competition will be fierce. You'll see the top talent in professional rodeo with the best backdrop in America, all at the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo!

Evening performances Tuesday through Saturday, matinee performances Friday and Saturday! Grounds open at 10:00 a.m. for the matinee performances and 4:00 p.m. for the evening performances. Arriving early helps with the crowd arriving at peak times and there is plenty to do before the Rodeo with a wide range of vendors, food and drink options, and more! And be sure to check out all the attractions in the PPOBR Fan Zone including family-friendly activities and mutton bustin' prelims. After the Rodeo, live music and dancing awaits in the Coors Roadhouse so plan to stick around.

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION: All fan parking on the venue grounds is now PAID PARKING in 2025. Valid passes are required to park in the PREMIER and STANDARD lots and must be acquired while purchasing tickets. Vehicles without permits may be towed. The Cash Lot is available for onsite parking on a first come, first served basis without requiring a prepaid pass. This lot is CASH ONLY. Spaces are limited and will fill up fast!

Free park-and-ride shuttle service is also available from the specified parking garage at the corner of Costilla and Tejon in Downtown Colorado Springs. Shuttles run from 4:00 pm to Midnight on Tuesday through Thursday, and from 10:00 am to Midnight on Friday and Saturday. Diagrams and more information are available at PikesPeakorBust.org.

More details and a parking FAQ is available here.