TICKET FAQ's
General
When do tickets go on sale? Tickets for the 2026 Season will go on sale at various times. Please see the TICKETS page for more information.
When does the Ticket Office open? The Ticket Office will open for the 2026 Season on Monday, June 1st, 2026.
Can tickets be refunded or exchanged? All sales are final. We do not issue refunds or exchanges for tickets.
What if I have misplaced my online tickets? If you have lost your tickets, please use the “Lost Ticket” feature on our website.
What ticket delivery options do you offer? Once tickets are purchased, you can print your tickets at home or save them on your mobile device/wallet.
Can I pick up my tickets instead of printing them out? No, the delivery method chosen at checkout is final.
What if my physical tickets were lost or damaged? Tickets that were lost or damaged and were purchased at the Ticket Office cannot be replaced. Tickets that were lost or damaged and were purchased online can be found using the “Lost Ticket” feature on the Tickets page.
What if an event is canceled? In the event an event is canceled and you purchased your tickets online, you will automatically be refunded the ticket price — except applicable fees — if you ordered your tickets online through carodeo.com. No additional action is needed, and you won’t need to reach out. Refunds will be delivered — except applicable fees — to the same credit card used for purchase. The refund process should take 30 days. You can email questions about ticket refunds to tickets@carodeo.com. Tickets purchased at the Ticket Office will need to be refunded in person at the Ticket Office or by completing a form online, once available.
What if an event is postponed? In the event an event is postponed, you will be contacted via email (if an email was provided at checkout) with the new event information as soon as we are updated. Unless notified otherwise, your tickets will be valid for the new event date. If you are unable to make the new event date and refunds have been approved by the artist, team, venue and/or promoter, you will need to contact the Ticket Office via email at tickets@carodeo.com.
What are the dates for the Rodeo? This year’s Rodeo will take place from July 16th through the 19th, 2026. Bull Riding will be on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026.
Do you have accessible seating available? General Admission Accessible seating is available in front of the box seats in the West Grandstand. Each person is allowed 2 companion seats with the purchase of a wheelchair accessible seat. Disabled seating in this area alternates with one bleacher with 2 seats and a space for 1 wheelchair. We also have semi-ambulatory seating in the West Grandstand Box Seats for those with mobility disabilities who wish to use a seat that is not in a wheelchair seating location.
How old does a child need to be to have a ticket? Children 2 & up must purchase a ticket. Children under 2 are free but must sit on a lap. Children ages 2 to 12 can purchase a discounted kids’ ticket when available.
What sections are covered? Rows 21 & up are covered in the West Grandstand; however, shade may start at a higher or lower row depending on where the sun is. There is no shade in the North or South Grandstand.
Do You Offer Military Discounts? Occasionally, we have promotional tickets for eligible veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders, and their families. Please visit Veteran Tickets Foundation at www.vettix.org or First Tickets Foundation at www.1sttix.org to check availability (You must use an existing account or create an account to request tickets).
What are box seats? Box seats are premium individual seats in the North and West Grandstands. They are the seats closest to the arena and track, respectively. Our box seats are split into two rows of three, for a total of six seats per box. Most of these seats are sold to Season Ticket Holders; any boxes not purchased by them may be released to the public.
Rodeo
When do tickets go on sale? Tickets for the 2026 Rodeo will go on sale online on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at 10 am.
How much are tickets? Tickets start at $26 for ages 2+.
What row is closest to the arena? In the West and North Grandstands, the lettered box seats are closest to the track and arena, respectively, followed by row 1 in the numbered sections. In the South Grandstand, Row 1 in Sections 55-60 is the closest to the arena.
What is general admission? General admission is first-come, first-served seating in the upper portion of the North Grandstand.
What events take place? The arena features bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, and more. On the track, there are also specialty performances, horse races, barrel racing, mutton busting, and more.
What other things are there to do at the California Rodeo Salinas? We have plenty of food and merchandise vendors across the midway as well as underneath the West Grandstand in the Exhibition Mall. We also have a Kids Corral that is free in the North Grass Area. It is filled with games and activities for kids. For those 21 and over, we have the Coors Banquet Bull Xing Cantina, the Crown Royal Saloon, and the Short Branch Bar.
When do Bull Xing Cantina Tickets go on sale? Tickets to the Coors Banquet Bull Xing Cantina will go on sale in May. Please visit the TICKETS page for more information.
How can I purchase VIP tickets? VIP tickets are only sold in Sponsor packages. If you would like more information on Sponsor Packages, please contact Victoria Carlisle, Sponsor Manager, at vcarlisle@carodeo.com.
Bull Riding
When do tickets go on sale? Tickets for the 2026 Bull Riding will go on sale online on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at 10 am.
How much are tickets? Tickets start at $41 for ages 2+.
Is there general admission? There is no General Admission for the Bull Riding event, all seats are assigned, except when purchased in combination with Bull Xing Cantina ticket.
What other things are there to do at the event? We have plenty of food and merchandise vendors across the midway as well as underneath the West Grandstand in the mall. For those 21 and over, we have the Coors Banquet Bull Xing Cantina and Short Branch Bar.
When do Bull Xing Cantina Tickets go on sale? Tickets to the Coors Banquet Bull Xing Cantina will go on sale in May. Please visit the TICKETS page for more information.
How can I purchase VIP tickets? VIP tickets are only sold in Sponsor packages. If you would like more information on Sponsor Packages, please contact Victoria Carlisle, Sponsor Manager, at vcarlisle@carodeo.com.
Monster Truck Throwdown
When do tickets go on sale? Tickets for the 2026 Monster Truck Throwdown go on sale online only on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at 10 am.
How much are tickets? Tickets start at $15 for kids aged 2-12 and $32 for adults aged 13+.
Is there general admission? There is no General Admission for this event.
What other things are there to do at the event? We have plenty of food and merchandise vendors across the midway.
What is the Pre-Show Party? This is an event before the show in the dirt arena, where you can meet drivers, get autographs, and get up close to some of the Monster Trucks. Pictures are welcome.
How many trucks will be here, and who will be here? We will have 8 Monster Trucks in the show. Truck and driver lineup subject to change.
Vendetta
Jurassic Attack
Velociraptor
Dirt Crew
Farmageddon
Blockhead
Shell Shocked
And West Coast Legend - Dragon Slayer
How can I purchase VIP tickets? VIP tickets are only sold in Sponsor packages. If you would like more information on Sponsor Packages, please contact Victoria Carlisle, Sponsor Manager, at vcarlisle@carodeo.com.
Miranda Lambert Concert
When do tickets go on sale? Tickets for the 2026 Miranda Lambert Concert go on sale Thursday, February 12th at 10 am PST.
How much are tickets? Grandstand tickets are $60, Standing Floor $90, and Box Seats $100.
Is there general admission? There is no General Admission for this event.
What other things are there to do at the event? We have plenty of food and merchandise vendors across the midway.
How can I purchase VIP tickets? VIP tickets are only sold in Sponsor packages. If you would like more information on Sponsor Packages, please contact Victoria Carlisle, Sponsor Manager, at vcarlisle@carodeo.com.
Last updated February 17, 2026
