A New View of the Infield: Inside the Corona Skydeck at Stampede 2026
March 4, 2026When the Calgary Stampede returns in 2026, guests will see a new addition rising above the infield at GMC Stadium. Located atop the new North Infield Building, currently under construction, the Corona Skydeck introduces a new way to experience the Rodeo and Evening Show—one designed around energy, connection, and a rooftop atmosphere unlike anything the Stampede has offered before.
80 Years of the Calgary Stampede Crown
March 4, 2026The tradition of the Calgary Stampede Royalty was born from a moment of pure spontaneity in 1946. Stampede Arena Director Jack Dillon saw 20-year-old Patsy Rodgers lead a string of horses to the river for a drink when he realized he’d found exactly what the Stampede needed: an ambassador who could carry the spirit of the Stampede beyond the grounds. Rodgers became the first Stampede Queen.
From Vine to Victory: Stampede Cellar Showdown Puts Agriculture in the Glass
February 27, 2026Now entering its third year, the Stampede Cellar Showdown International Wine Competition highlights how wine belongs within the agricultural traditions of the Calgary Stampede.
Meet the 2026 Calgary Stampede Royalty!
January 30, 2026As we gear up for all things Stampede this year, we are thrilled to introduce the 2026 Calgary Stampede Royalty as they begin their reigns as ambassadors of the Calgary Stampede!
Life on the Land: How the Stampede and OH Ranches Thrive in Winter
January 30, 2026Winter on a working ranch can feel like a different world from life in the city. At both the Stampede Ranch near Hanna, AB and the OH Ranch west of Longview, AB, winter is less about slowing down and more about preparation, adaptability and daily responsibility to the animals and the land.
From Western Roots to Winter Olympic Glory: The Calgary Stampede’s Olympic Connection
January 30, 2026As the world turns its attention to the upcoming 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, Calgary is once again reminded of the deep connection our city and the Calgary Stampede have with the Olympic movement.
A World-Class Place to Stay, Steps Away from the BMO Centre at Stampede Park
January 30, 2026The new year kicked off with excitement at Stampede Park as shovels hit the dirt, and Calgary-based developer Truman officially began construction on the new Autograph Collection Hotel on Friday, Jan. 9.
Celebrating Local Champions Attracting the World to Calgary
January 20, 2026In an ever-competitive meetings and events landscape, attracting and bringing a large-scale, global convention to your city is no small feat. While a world-class venue like the expanded BMO Centre at Stampede Park—Western Canada’s largest convention centre—significantly strengthens Calgary’s convention bids, securing host-city status often comes down to the influence of a local Champion.
Stampede Caps Standout 2025 Rodeo Season with NFR Gold
December 19, 2025The 2025 Calgary Stampede Rodeo season closed with momentum, hardware and headline moments. Success at Stampede Park carried through the year, from July in Calgary to the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) in Edmonton and on to the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas that wrapped up this past weekend.