San Antonio Rodeo Offers Free Opening Day Passes for KSAT Viewers

Enjoy carnival rides, food, shopping, and more at the annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo fairgrounds.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is offering KSAT viewers free admission to the fairgrounds on opening day, Thursday, February 12th. The fairgrounds include carnival rides, food, shopping, live music, and more. Viewers can print a voucher to claim the free pass.

Why it matters

The San Antonio Rodeo is a beloved annual tradition that draws over 1.5 million visitors each year. This free opening day pass allows KSAT viewers to experience the excitement and festivities of the rodeo without having to pay for admission.

The details

The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo fairgrounds feature thrilling carnival rides, mouthwatering food options, incredible shopping, live music stages, a wine garden, craft beer area, the new Ag Expo, pig races, a petting zoo, and more. Viewers can print the voucher and bring it with them on opening day, Thursday, February 12th, to gain free access to the fairgrounds (excluding the AT&T Center where the rodeo athletes and music artists perform).

  • The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo opens on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  • The free opening day pass for KSAT viewers is valid on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The players

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

An annual event in San Antonio, Texas that has been running since 1949 and is one of the largest and most prestigious single events in the city, drawing approximately 1.5 million visitors each year.

KSAT

A local television station serving the San Antonio, Texas area that is offering free opening day passes to its viewers for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

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What’s next

Viewers can visit sarodeo.com to plan their day and get the latest details before attending the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo opening day on February 12th.

The takeaway

This free opening day pass to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo fairgrounds is a great opportunity for KSAT viewers to experience the excitement and festivities of this beloved annual tradition without having to pay for admission.