The Greeley Stampede dates back to the late 1800s and was started as a community celebration to honor local potato farmers. Now, it attracts more than 250,000 people from across the United States. It was officially titled the Greeley Spud Rode in 1922 and had an attendance of 2,500 at the first official festival. In 1972 it was renamed to the Greeley Independence Stampede.
Format
In Roughstock Events athletes compete in the Long Round looking to submit the single highest score. The top-12 on one head will advance to the Finals where there will be another one header, with a Finals Champion and Average Champion crowned. In Timed Events, other than Barrel Racing, athletes will compete in two rounds with the leader on aggregate being crowned champion. In Barrel Racing you get one opportunity to post the fastest time.
What To Watch For
Performance 1 (June 24)
In Bareback Riding you can watch the World Champion Jess Pope compete against the likes of Tim O’Connell, Cole Franks, Kade Sonnier, and brother Ty Pope.
In Bull Riding World No. 1 and World No. 2 Ky Hamilton and Stetson Wright will be competing as they battle for the top spot in the PRCA World Standings.
Performance 2 (June 25)
Performance 2 has a strong lineup in Bareback Riding with Caleb Bennett, Leighton Berry, Orin Larsen, Tanner Aus, Ty Breuer, and Kody Lamb all competing.
In Saddle Bronc Riding you can watch Wade Sundell, Lefty Holman, Brody Cress, and Jacobs and Sterling Crawley go head to head.
Bull Riding is highlighted by Sage Kimzey, who will be competing against Trey Holston, Laramie Mosley, Josh Frost, and Junior Souza.
Performance 3 (June 26)
Dean Thompson highlights the Bareback Riding field in Performance 3 and he will be going up against Jacob Lees, Donny Proffitt, Kade Berry, and Jayco Roper.
Saddle Bronc Riding has No. 4 Kade Bruno competing against No. 8 Wyatt Casper, and No. 1 Rookie Ryder Sanford.
Performance 4 (June 27)
Tuesday’s performance is shaping up to be an exciting one, highlighted by World No. 3 Rocker Steiner going up against No. 2 Keenan Hayes, and No. 13 Cole Reiner.
In Bull Riding, you have 2012 World Champion Cody Teel looking to make the NFR again and competing against Trey Benton III, Canyon Bass, Tyler Bingham, Brady Portenier, and Lukasey Morris.
Performance 5 (June 28)
The Final performance is a good one in Bareback Riding. You can watch Clayton Biglow, RC Landingham, and Jacek Frost go head-to-head as champions are crowned.
How to Watch & Broadcast Schedule
You can watch every performance LIVE on The Cowboy Channel and The Cowboy Channel+ App. For a full broadcast schedule click HERE.
| Performance 1 | Saturday, June 24 | 3:00 PM Eastern |
| Performance 2 | Sunday, June 25 | 3:00 PM Eastern |
| Performance 3 | Monday, June 26 | 9:00 PM Eastern |
| Performance 4 | Tuesday, June 27 | 9:00 PM Eastern |
| Performance 5 | Wednesday, June 28 | 9:00 PM Eastern |