Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo
Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo
- Sat / Feb 14 7:30 PM Buy Tickets
Event Info
Join us at Grand Casino Arena for two nights of rodeo action February 13 and 14, 2026. 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul. 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.
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Bag Policy
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For safety and speed of entry, we strongly discourage guests from bringing bags of any kind to events at Grand Casino Arena. Purses no larger than 12” x 12” x 6” are allowed at designated X-ray entry points. This applies to all purses, including clear bags. Backpacks, coolers or large totes are prohibited. Medical and parenting bags are permitted and subject to X-ray screening. Wristlet, clutch or wallets 4” x 6” x 1.5” or smaller are allowed at all entrances and subject to inspection.
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Mobile Entry
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Pro tip for faster mobile entry: Add your tickets to your phone's "wallet" and have a fully charged battery. This bypasses the need for Wi-Fi or cellular data at the gates.
Mobile tickets are like an airline boarding pass which can be accessed with a smartphone via the Ticketmaster app or mobile site in a bar code format and scanned at the gate for entry. Mobile tickets are protected by Ticketmaster’s SafeTix™ technology. SafeTix™ continually generates a new and unique barcode that automatically refreshes every few seconds so the barcode cannot be stolen or copied, keeping your tickets safe and secure. Screen shots are not accepted for entry.
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Cashless Payment Only
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Only credit card and mobile payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) are accepted for concessions, retail and parking transactions. Only credit card payment is accepted for box office transactions. Cash is not accepted.
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Dining
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The Michelob Golden Light Taphouse is located at section 120 (Gate 4) and opens at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday only. The sports-themed restaurant features signature specialty wings, sandwiches and sharables, plus a full service bar.
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Free Pre-Show Party
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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 bulls Indy and Dopy, or get up close and personal behind the chutes.
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Tito’s Time Party Zone
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Want to take your rodeo experience to the next level?
Purchase tickets to the Tito’s Time Party Zone and get as close to all the wild rodeo action as possible with access to the arena floor. Your Tito’s Time Party Zone ticket includes complimentary gift, up close access to the arena floor, and access to a private cash bar featuring cocktails and lounge area.
Must be 21 and older. This ticket does not include a seat.
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Construction Alert
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Plan ahead! I-94 will be closed from Hwy 52 to Hwy 61. Click here for more information.