Rodeo ain’t just for country folk! THE COWBOY CHANNEL is hosting Rodeo New York in 2020, the first rodeo in Madison Square Garden in 29 years. Traditional rodeo events and the Western atmosphere we all know and love are coming to the big city.

Both THE COWBOY CHANNEL and The Madison Square Garden Company excited about rodeo’s grand return to The Big Apple.

Joel Fisher, executive vice president at MSG Sports, says, “We are honored to welcome championship rodeo back to New York City and The World’s Most Famous Arena in 2020. Madison Square Garden has a long relationship with rodeo dating back to 1922 and we are thrilled to bring this hugely popular western sport back to our fans for the first time since 1991.”

THE COWBOY CHANNEL founder Patrick Gottsch, shares Fisher’s enthusiasm. “The entire western sports industry is thrilled to be able to come together to bring championship rodeo back to Madison Square Garden for the first time in nearly 30 years. Every world champion cowboy and cowgirl, along with this country’s most prestigious stock owners and contractors, jumped at the chance to showcase their talents on the floor of The World’s Most Famous Arena.  New York is in for a real treat, as this will be the very best that rodeo has to offer.  We are especially enthused to be able to have Rodeo New York take place on Father’s Day weekend in 2020.  I hope that many people will choose to bring Dad to the rodeo and experience some genuine western lifestyle at this family-friendly event.”

To be held June 19-21, 2020, the Rodeo will feature all your favorite events and some of the best athletes in the Western world, all competing for $1,000,000 in prize money. Many have already committed to compete at next year’s event.

Team roping

Confirmed to Compete: Trevor Brazile, Jeremy Buhler, Jade Corkill, Kaleb Driggers, Paul Eaves, Wyatt Imus, Chad Masters, Junior Nogueira, Cory Petska, Erich Rogers, Levi Simpson, Clay Smith, Clay Tryan

Bareback

Confirmed to Compete: Richie Champion, Kaycee Feild, Will Lowe, Tim O’Connell, Steven Peebles, Jake Vold

Saddle Bronc

Confirmed to Compete: Cort Scheer, Wade Sundell, Zeke Thurston, Spencer Wright, Jesse Wright

Team Roping

Confirmed to Compete: Trevor Brazile, Jeremy Buhler, Jade Corkill, Kaleb Driggers, Paul Eaves, Wyatt Imus, Chad Masters, Junior Nogueira, Cory Petska, Erich Rogers, Levi Simpson, Clay Smith, Clay Tryan

 Tie-Down Roping

Confirmed to Compete: Trevor Brazile, Marcos Costa, Tuf Cooper, Tyson Durfey, Shane Hanchey, Wyatt Imus, Stran Smith, Cory Solomon

 Barrel Racing

Confirmed to Compete: Sherry Cervi, Callie duPerier, Hailey Kinsel, Lisa Lockhart, Brittany Pozzi, Amberley Snyder, Fallon Taylor

Steer Wrestling

Confirmed to Compete: Luke Branquinho, Curtis Cassidy, Hunter Cure, Dakota Eldridge, Scott Guenthner, Tyler Pearson, Tyler Waguespack

Bull Riding

Confirmed to Compete: Silvano Alves, Cooper Davis, Sage Kimzey, Jess Lockwood, J.B. Mauney, Kaique Pacheco

Breakaway Roping

Confirmed to Compete: Jackie Crawford, Lari Dee Guy, JJ Hampton, Madison Outhier

Tickets for Rodeo New York go on sale June 11, 2019, and can be purchased in a variety of packages to suit best suit your plans. For more informationa about Rodeo New York, visit rodeonewyork.com.

Saddle up, cowgirls; rodeo is headed to The World’s Most Famous Arena!