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WATCH LIVE Calgary Stampede 2022: How to Stream on TV, Roku, Firestick & Other Devices

WATCH LIVE Calgary Stampede 2022: How to Stream on TV, Roku, Firestick & Other Devices

Calgary Stampede 2022 will be held on July 8 – 17 in Calgary Stampede Grandstand, Calgary, Canada. Here’s how to watch the Calgary Stampede 2022 live stream free on TV, Roku, Firestick & Other Devices from anywhere in the world.

How to watch for free

* Watch LIVE on CowboyChannelPlus Now!

* Watch LIVE on CBC Now!

* Watch LIVE on RidePass Now!

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! Watch replays and highlights from Calgary Stampede: RidePass PRO on FloRodeo. Watch on your computer, on the FloSports Mobile App, your Smart TV, Roku or FireStick.

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.

The Cowboy Channel:

  • 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.

Supported Device

  • Web: Any web-connected desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone using the latest version of Chrome (recommended), Firefox, Safari, Edge, or Internet Explorer.
  • Mobile App: If you have an iPhone or iPad, search for “Cowboy Channel +” in the App Store.
  • TV: If you have an Apple TV (4th generation) or Roku, search for “Cowboy Channel +” in the App Store or in the Roku Channel Store.

Calgary Stampede 2022 location

1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1, Canada

Home to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, Stampede Park is comprised of multiple venues that host concerts and events throughout the year, including July’s 10-day Calgary Stampede. Stampede Park is located southeast of downtown Calgary along MacLeod Trail S.E. between 12 Ave. S.E. and 25 Ave. S.E. With a central location, visitors are able to take advantage of both parking and public transit options year-round.

Calgary Stampede 2022 tickets

Calgary Stampede Rodeo tickets on the secondary market can vary depending on a number of factors. Typically, Calgary Stampede Rodeo tickets can be found for as low as $27.00, with an average price of $79.00.

Who can get into the Stampede for free?

Everyone on Tuesday, Community Day, everyone can enter for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while seniors — aged 65 years and up — can enter for free all day.

Calgary Stampede 2022 hours

Much more than a ten-day long celebration with midway rides and bucking broncos, the Calgary Stampede is a gathering place that hosts, educates, and entertains visitors from around the world.

Calgary Stampede 2022 food

There are SO many food vendors at the Calgary Stampede Midway this year. We have a list of some of the coolest spots to check out, with pictures so you can easily identify where you want to go.

  • Family Squeezed Lemonade
  • Funnel Cake Sunday
  • Soft-Serve Ice Cream
  • Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs
  • The Poutine King
  • Curly’s Deep-Fried Cheese Curds
  • Super Foot-Long Hot Dogs
  • Hand-Tossed Pizza
  • Smoked BBQ Pit
  • Tacos in a Bag
  • The Colossal Onion
  • Mac and Cheese Soft-Serve

You have to at least try it…right?

Calgary Stampede 2022 parade

Those unable to attend in person are invited to enjoy the Parade at home through a special Alberta-wide broadcast by our partner Global Calgary beginning at 9 a.m. Watch on Global Television, the Global TV App, GlobalNews.ca, the Global News Youtube Channel, Global Calgary Facebook Live and Amazon Prime.

Calgary Stampede 2022 lineup

Here is every band and artist confirmed to perform at Stampede this year:

Nashville North Stage

The original Stampede party tent features The Reklaws, Lindsay Ell, and Tenille Townes.

  • Meghan Patrick, July 7
  • Foxx Worthee, July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Tenille Townes, July 8
  • Garrett Gregory, July 8, 9, 10
  • Dani Strong, July 8, 9, 10
  • Tebey, July 9
  • Jordan Davis, July 10
  • Nate Haller, July 10
  • Tim Hicks, July 11
  • Hunter Brothers, July 11
  • Alex Hughes, July 11, 12, 13
  • Devin Cooper, July 11, 12, 13
  • Chris Lane, July 12
  • Shawn Austin, July 12
  • The Reklaws, July 13
  • Sacha, July 13
  • Drew Gregory, July 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  • Lindsay Ell, July 14
  • Nice Horse, July 14
  • Tristan Horncastle, July 14, 15, 16, 17
  • Mariya Stokes 14, 15, 16, 17
  • Steven Lee Olsen, July 15
  • Jade Eagleson, July 16
  • Tyler Joe Miller, July 17

 

Coca-Cola Stage

The Stampede calls it “the outdoor live music experience of the summer” and you can catch The Rural Alberta Advantage, Alexisonfire, and July Talk perform.

  • JP Saxe, July 7
  • renforshort, July 7
  • Bahamas, July 8
  • Half Moon Run, July 8
  • The Man Who, July 8
  • Matt Masters, July 8
  • Ryan Lindsay, July 8
  • SAINt JHN, July 9
  • Jazz Cartier, July 9
  • Cartel Madras, July 9
  • TAYLR, July 9
  • Devon Cole, July 9
  • Milky Chance, July 10
  • The Rural Alberta Advantage, July 10
  • Shaela Miller, July 10
  • Kyle McKearney, July 10
  • Alexisonfire, July 11
  • cleopatrick, July 11
  • Chastity, July 11
  • Taylor-Rae, July 11
  • Melissa Livingstone, July 11
  • July Talk, July 12
  • JESSIA, July 12
  • The Beaches, July 12
  • Josh Sahunta, July 12
  • Maddie Storvold, July 12
  • Tash Sultana, July 13
  • Allan Rayman, July 13
  • Ruby Waters, July 13
  • Don Amero, July 13
  • Clerel, July 13
  • Carly Rae Jepsen, July 14
  • Tyler Shaw, July 14
  • Brittany Kennell, July 14
  • Apollo Suns, July 14
  • Cold War Kids, July 15
  • Tokyo Police Club, July 15
  • The New Pornographers, July 15
  • Wolf Parade, July 15
  • Kaskade, July 16
  • Felix Cartal, July 16
  • WHIPPED CREAM, July 16
  • Wuki, July 16
  • Miesha & The Spanks, July 16
  • Command Sisters, July 16
  • Alessia Cara, July 17
  • Kiesza, July 17
  • School of Rock Calgary South, July 17
  • School of Rock Calgary House Band, July 17

Virgin Plus Stage at The Big Four Roadhouse

The Stampede says you can “eat, drink play, and dance” at this “unique destination.” This year you can see some throwback acts like Aqua and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

  • Dwayne Gretzky, July 7
  • The Brother Bandits, July 7, 8, 9
  • Kevin Costner & Modern West, July 8
  • Lennon Stella, July 9
  • Whitehorse, July 10
  • Matt Mays, July 10
  • The Mavericks, July 10
  • Steve Earl & The Dukes, July 10
  • Lucette, July 10
  • Aqua, July 11
  • The Free Label, July 11, 12, 13
  • T-Pain, July 12
  • Lupe Fiasco, July 13
  • Sublime with Rome, July 14
  • The Dungarees, July 14
  • Jory Kinjo, July 14, 15, 16, 17
  • The Funk Hunters, July 15
  • Dirty Radio, July 15
  • Nicky Genesis, July 15
  • Naturalist, July 15
  • DJ Jazzy Jeff, July 16
  • Grandson, July 17

PRCA Rodeo Performances

The calibre 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 bullrope, complete with 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

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.

A Guide to Live Music at the 2022 Calgary Stampede

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.

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 are 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 with the price of admission.

Is That Kevin Costner?

The Big Four Roadhouse in 2019. Photograph by Shaun Robinson, courtesy of Calgary Stampede.

Your eyes don’t deceive you — this Yellowstone star and Stampede Parade Marshal is also the frontman of a country band: Kevin Costner & Modern West. Founded in 2007, Kevin Costner & Modern West have released several chart-topping albums, the most recent of which coincided with Costner’s starring role as John Dutton in TV series Yellowstone and features songs from that character’s perspective. The band will be taking to the Virgin Plus stage at the Big Four Roadhouse on July 8.

Also headlining the venue is Nashville star turned indie-pop sensation Lennon Stella on July 9, ’90s icons Aqua on July 11 and multi-genre six-time Grammy winner T-Pain on July 12. The shows on July 10 require additional tickets, but everything else is free with the cost of admission. 

Not Into Country Music?

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

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 with the cost of admission.

Guess Who’s Back!

After a two-year hiatus, the Cowboy’s Music Festival is making its return for 11 days of dancing, parties, music and fun. Enjoy a beer at the Brett Kissel show on July 7, two-step to Zac Brown Band on July 12 or take in some hip-hop with names such as Ludacris on July 13 and Flo Rida on July 17. For fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race, the Drag Me to Brunch event on July 16 will feature performances from some of the show’s most iconic drag queens. Ticket prices for each event vary and are not included with admission.

But That’s Not All…

Brooks and Dunn perform at the Scotiabank Saddledome in 2017. Photograph by Bill Marsh, courtesy of Calgary Stampede.

Country music is returning to the Saddledome with one of the genre’s biggest names. Blake Shelton will be performing on the Virgin Plus Stampede Concert stage on July 16 in what is the only Canadian stop on his summer tour. Ticket prices start at $59.99 and include the cost of admission to the Calgary Stampede on the day of the show. Dancing and singing along to Blake Shelton is a fitting end to the 2022 Stampede, as one of the biggest events Calgary has seen in years draws to a close.