The Mesquite Championship Rodeo is a Saturday-night rodeo held at Mesquite Arena in Mesquite, Texas, with a usual season running from June through August. Its traditional events include bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and team roping, alongside family activity Mutton Bustin’. If your trip also needs lodging, a hotel in Balch Springs is Scottish Inns & Suites.
- Venue: Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149.
- Usual schedule: Saturdays from June through August; check the event calendar for specific dates and times.
- Tickets: Buy online, at the arena box office or by phone.
- Parking: General-admission parking is cash only, paid upon arrival.
Where the Mesquite Championship Rodeo takes place
The Mesquite Championship Rodeo takes place at Mesquite Arena, at 1818 Rodeo Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149. The arena is in Mesquite, east of Dallas, and the venue address is the clearest destination to use when planning your trip.
The rodeo began in 1946 and was among the first rodeos with a permanent location. The Texas Legislature named Mesquite the Official Rodeo Capital of Texas in 1993.
Inside the rodeo program, you can expect traditional events such as bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and team roping. Mutton Bustin’ is also highlighted as a family activity.
Check the season calendar and event schedule
The rodeo’s usual season is Saturdays from June through August, but the event calendar is the place to confirm a specific date and start time. Individual Saturdays can have different themes and programming, so check the calendar before making plans around a particular event.
Use the official Mesquite Championship Rodeo calendar to confirm what is scheduled for your chosen date. Then coordinate your ticket purchase and arrival plan with that event’s details. The season pattern is a useful starting point, not a substitute for checking the current calendar.
Before you go: Schedule and ticket details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Tickets, entry and venue access
You can purchase tickets online, by phone at (972) 825-8777, or at the Mesquite Arena Box Office. The box office is on the arena’s second floor and is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
On event days, the box office opens at 10:00 AM at the outside East Box Office. If you are collecting tickets at Will Call, go to the Mesquite Arena East Box Office and bring photo ID for the person who placed the ticket order. All ticket sales are final, with no refunds or exchanges.
Plan your entry with the arena’s re-entry rule in mind: once your ticket has been scanned, you cannot exit and re-enter. Sort out anything you need before going through the entrance.
Getting to the rodeo from Balch Springs
From Balch Springs, plan your route to Mesquite Arena using its street address, then decide whether to park or arrange a drop-off. The venue’s arrival details cover general-admission parking, accessible parking and rideshare locations. For local transport options, Balch Springs driving, transit and local planning can help you shape the trip.
General-admission parking costs $10, is cash only and is paid upon arrival. Lots open at 5:00 PM on event days. Parking is available throughout the grounds in the 8 Second Club Lot, South Lot and West Lot; accessible parking is available in all general-admission lots on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rideshare pickup and drop-off are on the east side of the arena, off Neal Gay Drive. Buses may unload at the east doors and park at the back of the South Lot. Use the arena’s arrival instructions to match your drop-off or parking plan to your group.
FAQs
When is the Mesquite Championship Rodeo usually held?
The usual season pattern is Saturdays from June through August. Check the official event calendar for specific dates and times.
What rodeo events can you see?
Highlighted events include bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and team roping. Mutton Bustin’ is also featured as a family activity.
Where can you buy Mesquite Rodeo tickets?
Tickets are available online, at the Mesquite Arena Box Office or by phone at (972) 825-8777. All sales are final, with no refunds or exchanges.
Where do rideshares pick up and drop off?
Rideshare pickup and drop-off are on the east side of the arena off Neal Gay Drive.