Denver's National Western Stock Show and Rodeo Crowns 2026 Champions

Calf roper Dylan Hancock, steer wrestler Mike McGinn, and all-around cowboy Stetson Wright among the titleholders

Jan. 29, 2026 at 7:07pm

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The 95th annual National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver crowned its 2026 champions, with calf roper Dylan Hancock, steer wrestler Mike McGinn, team ropers Tanner Tomlinson and Coleby Payne, bareback rider Cooper Filipek, saddle bronc rider Parker Fleet, and bull rider Stetson "Superman" Wright among the winners.

Why it matters

The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo is one of the most prestigious and historic rodeo events, setting the tone for the winter professional rodeo season. The winners of this event often go on to have successful years on the PRCA circuit.

The details

Calf roper Dylan Hancock, from San Angelo, Texas, earned $16,593 over the 10-day event, including the fastest time of the week at 7.1 seconds. Steer wrestler Mike McGinn, from Eastern Oregon, had a 3.6-second run in the final round. Team ropers Tanner Tomlinson and Coleby Payne had a 3.5-second run. Bareback rider Cooper Filipek scored 85.5 points, while saddle bronc rider Parker Fleet marked 89.5 points. Reigning world champion bull rider and all-around cowboy Stetson "Superman" Wright added another title to his storied career.

  • The 95th annual National Western Stock Show and Rodeo took place in late January 2026.

The players

Dylan Hancock

A calf roper from San Angelo, Texas, who earned $16,593 over the 10-day event, including the fastest time of the week at 7.1 seconds.

Mike McGinn

A steer wrestler from Eastern Oregon who had a 3.6-second run in the final round.

Tanner Tomlinson

One half of the team roping championship duo, along with Coleby Payne, with a 3.5-second run.

Coleby Payne

One half of the team roping championship duo, along with Tanner Tomlinson, with a 3.5-second run.

Stetson "Superman" Wright

The reigning world champion bull rider and all-around cowboy who added another title to his storied career.

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What they’re saying

“It's always good to get the winter started off well. That's something I haven't really had before — just little licks here and there. It's great to have this confidence going into the Texas Swing. I'm excited to get it going.”

— Dylan Hancock, Calf Roper

“My goal was to have a good winter and set myself up to cruise through the summer and have fun. It's a true marathon.”

— Dylan Hancock, Calf Roper

What’s next

The winners will look to carry their momentum into the upcoming Texas Swing of rodeos.

The takeaway

The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo is a prestigious event that sets the tone for the winter professional rodeo season, and the 2026 champions are poised for strong seasons on the PRCA circuit.