The 50th Year of Canadian Finals is Just Around the Corner

The Canadian Finals Rodeo is just around the corner. Returning to Edmonton, Alberta hosted at Rogers Place October 2-5, there is no better place to celebrate the 50th year of the Canadian Finals Rodeo.

Lexi Gieck | Sep 28, 2024

Jun 15, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; General view of the arena prior to the game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panther in game four of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images / Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

The Canadian Finals Rodeo is just around the corner. Returning to Edmonton, Alberta hosted at Rogers Place October 2nd-5th, there is no better place to celebrate the 50th year of the Canadian Finals Rodeo.

Rogers Place, known for being home to the Edmonton Oilers hockey franchise, will look different next week. Instead of being an ice rink, it will be turned into a rodeo arena where athletes will come and compete for their chance at a Canadian title. With the arena sitting 18,500 fans and the Canadian Finals historically selling out in years past, these athletes will have many eyes on them as they compete at their best.

Taking the top 12 contestants in each discipline battling it out for a Canadian title with five rodeo rounds to get it done. Each contestant who qualifies for the Canadian Finals was not only in the top 12 of earnings for the 2024 season but also made their count going to 15 or more professional rodeos in Canada.

Broken up into five different performances over four days, with a matinee performance on Saturday from 11 am-1 pm, just a few hours after that concludes will be a night that changes lives. The Championship round will begin at 6:30 pm and ends with individuals getting crowned as Canadian Champions.

This will be the second year that CFR will be broadcasted for rodeo fans to enjoy, you can catch all the action on the Cowboy Channel or Cowboy Channel Plus app.

Much like NFR there are different themes for the different rounds, here are this year's themes for the Canadian Finals
Wednesday- Fringe & Turquoise
Thursday- Wear Retro
Friday- Canadian Chic
Saturday Matinee- Denim Couture
Saturday Night- Glitter and Gold

The 50th year of the Canadian Finals is sure to be special, with first-time qualifiers and veterans looking to take home a Canadian title.

Published Sep 28, 2024

LEXI GIECK

Growing up in a strong rodeo family it wasn’t until Lexi was older, that she realized her love for the western way of life and her passion for the sport of rodeo. Residing in the Pacific Northwest and finishing her senior year of college, majoring in Animal Science: Business, she has a strong passion for bucking stock and what makes those animal athletes so special. Lexi enjoys sharing the stories behind the athletes, stock contractors, and the many people who make up the sport of rodeo. When she is not working or doing homework you can find her spending time with her family or enjoying the outdoor activities the Northwest has to offer.