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WATCH Calgary Stampede 2022 Live Broadcast and Online TV Coverage

Calgary Stampede 2022 takes place on July 8 at the GMC Stadium. Here’s how to watch the Calgary Stampede live stream free online anywhere in the world.

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The Calgary Stampede is ready to go in its first return to normal capacity since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. The thrills are being set up. The snack booths are ready to go. And stuffed animals are being exhibited at the game tables.

In the year 2020, the 10-day celebration of the cowboy life was scrapped for the very first time in the event’s history of 112 years.

The previous year, it made a comeback with a scaled-down form that featured a restriction on the number of people who may be present in Stampede Park. A limit on the number of people who could be within certain tents.

John Scott, a 3rd rancher, a veteran of the film industry for whom the company has been a part of seven films that have won Oscars, an all-around manufacturing champion, horse wrangler, stunt coordinator, and horse and livestock supplier, will end up serving as the honorary Parade Marshal. His company was a part of seven films that have won Oscars.

David Spence is a meteorologist with the Calgary Weather Network. He has been selected to serve as the Celebrity Judge for the Parade that will take place this year. David will choose the entry that he believes best embodies the spirit of the Calgary Stampede to receive the 2022 Celebrities’ Choice Award.

What is the Calgary Stampede?

The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions, and the values that make up the unique spirit of the West. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned Stampede, year-round facilities, western events, and several youths and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme, we’re Greatest Together, we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures, and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.

Venue:

The event will take place at the GMC Stadium. The venue can hold 17,000 people at a time.

How Many Sports Will Be Played?

PRCA Rodeo Performances

The caliber of a rodeo comes down to two things: the skill of the competitors and the quality of the horses, bulls, and steers. The Stampede Rodeo features the world’s best competitors and animals. Every afternoon at 1:30 p.m., cowboys and cowgirls face off in a furious display of skill and grit, with every win building towards Showdown Sunday, at the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo.

Stampede Rodeo Events

The Calgary Stampede Rodeo is sanctioned by the PRCA. Performances include both judged and timed events. Cowboys and cowgirls compete against one another for the highest score or the shortest time. Top athletes walk away with cash prizes and commemorative belt buckles. Each of the six Pro Rodeo performances includes:

Barrel Racing

This event requires control, attention to detail, and a close partnership between horse and rider. Competing against the clock, contestants circle three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern and race back across the scoreline. Time is measured with an electronic eye timer, and a hundredth of a second can determine who wins. A rider may touch a barrel, but if she knocks one over a five-second penalty is added to her total time.

Bull Riding

In the world-renowned Calgary Stampede bull riding, cowboys engage in a test of nerves against a bull.

A thick braided bull rope, complete with a handhold, is wrapped around the bull and weighed down by a cowbell that allows the rope to fall when the ride is over. The rope is only kept tight by the bull rider’s grip.

He must try to keep his arm from straightening and his hand from breaking loose before the end of the ride. The cowboy isn’t required to move his feet-staying on is hard enough-but if he does spur, he gets higher marks.

Tie-Down Roping

In Tie-Down Roping, the cowboy and his equine partner re-create one of ranching’s oldest tasks: roping and tying an animal.

Speed, skill, and finesse are key in this event. The cowboy waits on horseback behind a rope barrier. When he gives a nod, the calf is released and gets a 10-ft. head start.

The cowboy must quickly rope the calf, dismount on the run to reach it, turn it on its side, and tie three of its legs. Time is called when the cowboy throws his hands in the air, and the calf is immediately released.

Steer Wrestling

It’s cowboy vs the clock in this event, which requires coordination and strength. The steer wrestler waits on horseback behind a rope barrier. When he gives a nod, the steer is released and gets a 12-ft. head start. The cowboy chases the steer, then drops from his horse and grabs its horns to bring it to a halt. The steer must be on its feet before being rolled to the ground. Once on its side with all legs extended, the official time is taken. An extra horse, ridden by a hazer, is required to keep the steer running straight.

Saddle Bronc

The rhythm between a cowboy and his horse is key in Saddle Bronc.

The rider moves his feet from the horse’s neck toward the back of the saddle, in time with the bronc’s bucking action. The cowboy holds on to a braided rein that is connected to the horse’s halter, using it to help balance himself. If his hand placement is too low on the rein, he could be pulled over the front; too high, and he may be bucked off the back before his eight seconds are up.

Bareback

In the Bareback event, the rider holds on to the leather handhold of a rigging-a pad wrapped around the bucking horse’s girth-as he first extends his feet far forward. He then pulls his feet back up toward the rigging in a spurring motion. The higher the spurs, the higher the score.

The stress on the cowboy’s arm is intense as it absorbs most of the horse’s power, but he needs to hold on for at least 8 seconds.

Calgary Stampede Evening Show

The Calgary Stampede Evening Show is a unique entertainment doubleheader that takes place nightly at 7:45 p.m. The blast of a klaxon kicks off the Cowboys Rangeland Derby chuckwagon races-excitement that’s measured on the Richter Scale. When the last wagon thunders over the finish line, the Bell Grandstand Show dazzles audiences with elaborate song and dance numbers, and acrobatics, and concludes with a spectacular fireworks finale in the night sky! Fireworks

Spectacular

The Calgary Stampede is proud to celebrate the resilience and determination of our great province through a province-wide fireworks display on Friday, July 9.

The Fireworks Spectacular presented by Bell, will take place in Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Calgary and we invite all Albertans to join together in celebration as we fill the night sky with a dazzling display of fireworks, in recognition of our shared goals and bright future for our province.

New Midway Food

Check out all of the jaw-dropping flavours for 2021. From sweet to heat, tease your taste buds with new mouth-watering midway food.

  • Cool Ranch Dorito Corn Dog
  • Pickle Lemonade
  • Potato-Less Cheese Curd Poutine
  • Louisiana Gator Bites
  • French Fry Corn Dog
  • Sushi Tacos
  • Seafood Ramen Poutine
  • Street Corn Coconut
  • Pork Intestine
  • Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Mini Donuts
  • Cotton Candy Soft Serve
  • Rainbow Street Corn
  • Peanut Butter Bacon Burger
  • Rainbow Grilled Cheese
  • Sweet Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings
  • Double Donut Chicken Burger
  • Butter Chicken Bombs
  • Blueberry Mini Donuts on a Stick
  • Golden Kraken
  • Spamalot

Guide to Live Music at the Calgary Stampede in 2022

With the Calgary Stampede back in full swing, there’s something to look forward to for just about everyone, whether you’re a fan of the rides, a rodeo spectator, or a lover of live music. If you fall into that last category, then pay attention: this year, the Stampede music lineup features over 100 acts across multiple different venues. After years of very few concerts anywhere, it can feel a little bit overwhelming but never fear. We have your guide to the live music at the 2022 Calgary Stampede.

Not Into Country Music?

Alexisonfire performs at the Coca-Cola stage in 2018. Photograph by Ben Dartnell, courtesy of Calgary Stampede.

Is country music not your jam? Not a problem — this year’s Coca-Cola Stage lineup has something for everyone. Carly-Rae Jepson, whose hit song “Call Me Maybe” was the defining ear-bug of 2012, will be performing on July 14, and rising star Alessia Cara, whose songs about self-love and growing up have earned her a Grammy and five Junos, will be taking the stage on July 17.

If you’re more interested in the alternative scene, Canadian staples Cold War Kids, Tokyo Police Club, The New Pornographers, and Wolf Parade will all be performing on July 14 in what is sure to be an unforgettable night. Alexisonfire will also headline on July 11, following the release of their first full-length album in over 13 years. All shows are free at the cost of admission.

The Original Stampede Party Tent

The Reklaws perform at the Nashville North tent in 2021. Photograph courtesy of Calgary Stampede.

When you envision a classic Stampede lineup, it probably looks a little something like this. The Nashville North tent will feature some of the hottest up-and-coming and established country musicians from Canada and beyond. Grab your boots and prepare to dance the night away with headliners such as Juno winner Meghan Patrick on July 7, the born-and-raised farm boys turned country sensations, The Hunter Brothers on July 11, and Calgary’s own Lindsay Ell on July 14.

Also, not to be missed is Tenille Townes, whose songs written from the observer’s perspective have garnered a following of over a million monthly listeners on Spotify, and The Reklaws, a brother-sister duo poised to become country music’s next superstars following viral Tiktok success, three Juno nominations, and two platinum singles. All shows are free at the price of admission.

How to Watch the 2022 Calgary Stampede on TV and Live Streaming From Anywhere:

If you want to watch the Calgary Stampede 2022 on TV, you can subscribe to Global Calgary as they are one of its broadcast partners. You will need a cable TV subscription to watch the event there.

The broadcast will begin airing on Global Television at nine in the morning. The broadcast will also be available on the Global TV app, GlobalNews.ca, the Global News Youtube Channel, Global Calgary Facebook Live, and Amazon Prime.

Tune into Sportsnet & Sportsnet One at 1:30 p.m. MT (3:30 p.m. ET) July 8-17 for a special broadcast of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and watch from the comfort of your own living room!

Tune into CowboyChannelPlus & CBC at 1:30 p.m. MT (3:30 p.m. ET) July 8-17 for a special broadcast of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and watch from the comfort of your own living room!

The Cowboy channels

Beginning December 27, 2017, The Cowboy Channel, the first 24-hour television network totally dedicated to western sports and the western lifestyle, will be available on DIRECTV channel 603. In addition, The Cowboy Channel can also be streamed via Sling TV’s Heartland Extra package.

  • AT&T (Channel 566)
  • Charter Spectrum
  • Comcast
  • Suddenlink
  • Sling TV’s Heartland Package
  • Verizon FiOS TV
  • The Cowboy Channel Plus App

To find THE COWBOY CHANNEL are available in your area, please click here and enter your zip code also choose your Pay TV provider.

Wrangler Network

The Wrangler Network offers live coverage of rodeos from across the United States along with highlights and statistics from bull-riding competitions and other events. All viewers outside of Canada will find live daily coverage on WranglerNetwork.com

CBC

This year’s broadcast schedule includes exclusive daily television coverage on CBC TV Sportsnet and Sportsnet ONE. Livestream broadcast is available at CBCSports.ca

Dish Network

Dish Welcome Pack (Approximately $19.99/month). This is the most basic TV pack Dish offers. The monthly fee you see is an everyday rate, so there’s no need to worry about future price hikes, as is common with DirecTV or Xfinity. As for channel variety, the Dish Welcome Pack provides 40+ channels. If you are a subscriber of Dish Network, just tune into The Cowboy Channel – 232 (HD).

DirecTV Now

Now that AT&T TV Now is the name for DirecTV Now, you are free to be confused. SeniorDiscounts Members receive up to 55% off DIRECTV Programming packages as well as other specials and offers like discounts on the NFL package. Allows for the viewing of over 65 live channels at $40/month. In order to take advantage of the free possibilities, one would have to sign up and receive the free 7-day trial. If timed properly, one could watch the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo 2020 live action during the free trial period and cancel free of charge prior to the trial’s expiration. Just tune into The Cowboy Channel – 603 (HD).

Cox

Cox offers a senior citizen discount of 30 percent off basic cable services. Customers who are 60 or older and earn less than $24,000 can apply at their local Council on Aging. The Cowboy Channel is now distributed by all major MSOs including DISH channel 232, AT&T U-Verse channel 566, Suddenlink channel 365, Verizon FIOS channel 246, Charter Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, Mediacom, and many other rural cable systems. Just tune into The Cowboy Channel – 260 (HD).

RFD-TV Now

RFD-TV Now delivers both real-time LIVE programming including NFR as well as an expansive on-demand library with access to more than 90 shows such as Hee Haw, Opry Encore, The Best of the Marty Stuart Show, Ag PHD, and FarmHer, as well as daily broadcasts of Market Day Report and Rural Evening News.

Final Words:

Calgary Stampede 2022 is a festival in the area. The event will gain its full excitement and spotlight this year. The venue will be full of spectators and they will enjoy the show with their families. So, if you are a fan, catch the full event live.