San Diego, California – The San Diego Rodeo makes its return to Petco Park from January 10-12, honoring the vibrant spirit and history of California’s Western culture right in the heart of downtown San Diego. Building on the success of last January’s inaugural event, this three-day family-oriented gathering will further establish its groundbreaking legacy as the first and only rodeo ever hosted at Petco Park.
San Diego Rodeo
January 10-12, 2025
Petco Park
100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
The 2025 San Diego Rodeo will showcase over 100 of the world’s premier rodeo athletes vying for more than $800,000 in prizes. The previous year’s event attracted more than 45,580 attendees over three nights, generating over 6,000 hotel room nights and infusing over $1.5 million into the local economy just from hotel accommodations. In response to high demand, the 2025 rodeo will expand its venue to welcome a larger audience. This year will also introduce daily rodeo after-parties featuring performances from renowned country artists like Elle King, Ryan Bingham, and more. Alongside exciting competitions and post-event concerts, attendees can explore a vendor village showcasing traditional Western styles, crafts, and art, offering a delightful experience for the entire family. Tickets will be available for purchase starting September 17, 2024.
Many of the top talents in rodeo will be participating in the San Diego Rodeo, including numerous champions from the NFR qualifiers and the INFR Indian National Finals. Competitors will engage in a variety of timed events and disciplines such as barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding.
San Diego boasts a rich rodeo heritage, with roots tracing back hundreds of years to the initial indigenous charros and the subsequent Charrerías, which have been recognized by UNESCO and continue to be celebrated across the region today. The rodeo tradition is deeply entrenched in Hispanic, Indigenous, and Black Hispanic cultures, predating the city’s establishment. The San Diego Rodeo is proud to highlight participants from various Indigenous Sovereign Nations such as the Kumeyaay, Blackfeet, Northern Cree, Métis, Sioux, Chippewa, and Crowe.
