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February 8, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Everything You Need to Know Before Attending The American Rodeo

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I’ve been to a few rodeos but none as big and amazing as The American. This rodeo is is the results of a full-year of work. Qualifying events are held across the country, throughout the calendar year as ropers and riders hope to compete in Arlington during the world’s richest one-day rodeo!

Marshall Leonard during the RFDTV’s American Rodeo presented by Dish. Photo credit must be given on all use; Photo by Andy Watson/Bull Stock Media

RFD-TV’s The American is an annual event that occurs each year at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about this event and giving away a four pack of tickets that one lucky reader will win to attend this event! To enter the giveaway, scroll all the way to the bottom of the page.

What exactly is The American Rodeo? THE AMERICAN is the results of a full-year of work. Qualifying events are held across the country, throughout the calendar year as ropers and riders hope to compete in Arlington during the world’s richest one-day rodeo! At this event, you’ll see the best of the best perform.

Brandon Collins during the RFDTV’s American Rodeo presented by Dish. Photo credit must be given on all use; Photo by Andy Watson/Bull Stock Media

Why is it also called the World’s Richest Weekend in Western Sports? The American is known as “the world’s richest one-day rodeo” and pays out $2.5 million annually through a series of qualifiers, The Semi-Finals, and the final event, RFD-TV’s The American. The event unites the top athletes in the world from the PRCA, WPRA, and PBR world standings and pits them against underdogs who advance from The American Semi-Finals, together to battle for the biggest single paycheck of their lives.

Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira during the RFDTV’s American Rodeo presented by Dish. Photo credit must be given on all use; Photo by Andy Watson/Bull Stock Media

When and Where is The American held? The American is held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event lasts 2 days, March 2-3rd. On Saturday, March 2, the doors open at 5:00pm and rodeo starts at 6:30pm. This will be the “long go” for the rodeo. The top 15 in each event will participate. On Sunday, March 3rd, the doors open at 12:30pm and the roder starts at 2:00pm. This will be a “short go” for the rodeo. The top 8 and top 4 will participate.

Chad Masters and Travis Graves during the RFDTV’s American Rodeo presented by Dish. Photo credit must be given on all use; Photo by Andy Watson/Bull Stock Media

What activities can I do there? There will be two fan zones, one in Arlington and the other in Fort Worth. Each fan zone are open at different times to the public and it’s completely free. There will be:

  • Musical Entertainment
  • Shopping
  • Sponsor Activations
  • Muttin Bustin
  • Athlete Meet and Greets
  • Food Trucks
  • Beer Garden

Where can I purchase tickets to The American? You can purchase tickets online at Seat Geek. RFD TV’s The American will call AT&T Stadium home for the next 5 years which provides the opportunity to buy season tickets to the event. The season ticket option lets you claim the same seat year after year at a discounted price! If you prefer, you can also place an order for your tickets on the phone by calling 1-888-259-3360.

How much are tickets to the American? Tickets start as low as $18! I would suggest purchasing tickets asap as seats will sell out asap.

Scott Guenther during the RFDTV’s American Rodeo presented by Dish. Photo credit must be given on all use; Photo by Andy Watson/Bull Stock Media

Now, let’s get to the giveaway. We’ve partnered with The American to give away FOUR Tickets the American! All you have to do is enter below and we will announce the winner on here!

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