Canadian Finals Rodeo returning to Edmonton in 2024
Posted October 25, 2023 4:18 pm.
The best in professional rodeo are coming back to Edmonton.
Rogers Place will be hosting the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) starting in 2024. The CFR announced Wednesday it locked in a new three-year deal with the sports complex.
The annual event, which used to be a mainstay in Edmonton, moved to Red Deer in 2018 when the Northlands Coliseum closed down.
“After five great years in Red Deer, we’re excited to see the Canadian Finals Rodeo return to Alberta’s capital where it all started for us. Generations of people have grown up with memories of an annual trip to Edmonton to see the CFR and now that will continue. Our athletes are excited to compete at Rogers Place in front of both long-standing and new rodeo fans,” said Terry Cooke, board president of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association.
The four-day event is estimated to bring over $30 million in economic profit to the city and support more than 5,578 jobs.
“The City of Edmonton has always been the heart and soul of the Canadian Finals Rodeo, and we’re thrilled to welcome it back home. This event is not just about the sport of rodeo; it’s a celebration of our western heritage, a gathering of agricultural, community, and business leaders, and a boost to our local economy,” said Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi.
“Hosting the Canadian Finals Rodeo is a testament to our city’s vibrant and economic spirit, and we look forward to showcasing the best of Edmonton to visitors from far and wide.”