2025 Schedule

August 22 - 24, 2025 - Nutrien Western Event Centre, Calgary Stampede Park

The Calgary Stampede is thrilled to announce the expansion of the Rocky Mountain Cup. A premier Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned Team Roping event, the Rocky Mountain Cup will now grow to three days August 22–24, 2025, at Stampede Park and include roping opportunities for youth and amateur competitors as well as welcome the top thirty teams in the world standings. The grand finale of this exciting weekend of roping will feature the PRCA’s best ropers on Sunday afternoon as they vie for more than $200,000 in prize money, making it one of the richest roping competitions in Canada.

Team Roping Divisions for All Levels The weekend will also include opportunities for amateur ropers through a variety of divisions:

• 10.5 Division with an 8.5 Incentive

• 10.5 Over 40 Division, open to all Global Handicap and Team Roping Canada members

Competitors in these divisions will compete for:

• Champion saddles for headers and heelers in the 10.5 and 8.5 divisions

• Buckles for reserve champions

• Additional cash prizes to reward top finishes

Exclusive Canadian Jr. NFR Qualifiers For the first time in Canada, youth ropers aged 19 and under will have a chance to qualify for the 2025 Junior National Finals Rodeo (Jr. NFR) in Las Vegas. Two qualifiers from each of the following events will earn their spot:

• Team Roping (10.5 and Open)

• Tie-Down Roping

• Breakaway Roping

A Western Weekend for the Whole Family Beyond the arena, the Western & Ranch Lifestyle Market will showcase a wide range of vendors and experiences that celebrate Western living. Younger visitors can try their hand at Dummy Roping, adding to the event’s appeal as a full weekend of family fun.