The 2026 Big Week Bull Riding, presented by Salinas Valley Ford, is set to electrify fans with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s Rank 45 Xtreme Bulls Tour on Wednesday, July 15th. Held at the Salinas Sports Complex (1034 N. Main Street), this event will highlight top bull riders from the PRCA World Standings and qualifiers from Xtreme Bulls events nationwide. Gates will open at 5 pm, with the competition kicking off at 7 pm.
The California Rodeo Salinas has assembled one of its strongest bull riding fields in recent memory, featuring reigning 2026 PBR World Champion John Crimber, current PBR World No. 3 Hudson Bolton, 2024 PRCA World Champion Josh Frost, and five additional Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifiers, including TJ Gray, Cooper James, Tristen Hutchings, Jace Trosclair, Jeter Lawrence, and Clayton Sellars. Together, the field features some of the sport's biggest names and rising stars from both the PRCA and PBR.
Tickets are almost sold out with a few available online at www.CARODEO.com or in person at the Salinas Sports Complex Ticket Office starting at 10 am. Ticket prices range from $46 to $76. All tickets, whether purchased online or at the Ticket Office, are priced equally. Please note that tickets including entry to the Coors Banquet Bull X-ing Cantina are already sold out.
A clear bag policy will be enforced during the event. Attendees are encouraged to review details at https://www.carodeo.com/p/aboutus/knowbeforeyougoandparking/clearbagpolicy.
There will be free off-site parking at 1440 Constitution Blvd with shuttles running every 15 minutes for the quick 15-minute ride to the Salinas Sports Complex. Shuttles will run from 4:30 to 11:00 pm on Wednesday, July 15th. General parking is available on-site for $30 per vehicle, accessible via N. Main Street or Maryal Drive. Payment by exact change is appreciated to expedite parking, though credit cards will be accepted at all entrances. Parking lots will open at 4 pm, one hour before the gates open.
A heartfelt thank you goes to all sponsors of the Big Week Bull Riding Xtreme Bulls event. For a full list of sponsors, visit https://www.carodeo.com/events/2026/big-week-bull-riding.
For more information and to reserve your tickets, visit www.CARODEO.com.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA RODEO SALINAS
The 116th California Rodeo Salinas will take place July 16-19, 2026. As a not-for-profit organization, the California Rodeo Association is dedicated to preserving the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the Western way of life while fostering community involvement and cultural heritage. The Association supports local nonprofits and community groups through its annual Rodeo and year-round operations at the Salinas Sports Complex. In 2025, these efforts generated over $856,000 for local organizations.
For more information, visit
www.CARodeo.com or contact the Rodeo Office at (831) 775-3100
