Two PRCA performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at CHI Health Center Omaha. Tickets start at $46.80, and surface parking costs $10.
By Hola Nebraska
OMAHA, Nebraska — The Omaha River City Rodeo returns to CHI Health Center Omaha for two nights of professional competition on Friday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
Both PRCA performances begin at 7:30 p.m. CT at the downtown Omaha arena, located at 455 N. 10th St. Tickets currently start at $46.80, while parking in the venue’s surface lots costs $10.
| Event | Omaha River City Rodeo |
|---|---|
| Dates | Friday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 |
| Start time | 7:30 p.m. CT both nights |
| Venue | CHI Health Center Omaha |
| Address | 455 N. 10th St., Omaha, NE 68102 |
| Tickets | From $46.80, including fees before taxes; prices vary by seat and availability |
| Parking | $10 surface lots; $15 garage when available |
| Doors | Exact time not confirmed; arena doors typically open 60 to 90 minutes before events |
| Duration | An official end time and running length have not been posted |
PRCA performances begin at 7:30 p.m. both nights
The two evening performances will feature seven PRCA rodeo events, including steer wrestling, team roping and bull riding. Mutton Bustin’ is also scheduled during both performances, although participant registration has closed.
Mariachi Revival will sing the national anthem before Friday night’s competition.
The weekend schedule also includes a High School Rodeo event at 1:30 p.m. Friday, followed Saturday by the Rough N Ready Rodeo at 11 a.m. and the Veterans and First Responders Ride at 2 p.m. Separate public admission information for those daytime activities has not been posted.
Tickets start at $46.80; doors and end time remain unconfirmed
Tickets for Friday and Saturday are sold as separate events. Current admission starts at $46.80, with fees included before taxes. Prices and available seats can change as each performance approaches.
Tickets for both nights are available through the official Omaha Rodeo ticket listings.
An exact door time had not been confirmed Friday morning. CHI Health Center Omaha typically opens arena doors 60 to 90 minutes before an event, but the timing can vary. The arena can confirm same-day entry information at 402-341-1500.
No official end time or performance length has been released for either night.
Surface parking costs $10; construction changes downtown routes
Parking at CHI Health Center Omaha costs $10 in surface lots and $15 in the garage when spaces are available. Bus, RV and trailer parking costs $25. Additional charges may apply during some events, and vehicles cannot leave and reenter using the same parking payment.
Parking areas accept cash and major credit cards. A limited number of prepaid spaces may also be available online with a $2 convenience fee.
Omaha Streetcar construction has closed sections of Eighth, 10th and Farnam streets near the arena. The work directly affects access to Lot A and could slow traffic before and after the rodeo.
Drivers entering Lot A can use Douglas Street to Eighth Street, turn left on Eighth Street and then turn right into the lot. Updated prices, maps and arrival information are available in the CHI Health Center Omaha parking guide.
Clear bags up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches are allowed
Guests may bring a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote measuring no more than 12 by 12 by 6 inches, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag. Small opaque clutches and wallets measuring no more than 4.5 by 6.5 inches are also permitted after inspection.
Each ticket holder may carry one approved bag. Diaper bags must be clear. Medical bags are allowed after security screening.
Oversized purses and other unapproved bags must be returned to a vehicle or discarded because the arena does not provide bag storage.
Weapons, outside food and drinks, professional cameras, recording equipment, noisemakers and large umbrellas are prohibited. Guests may carry an empty, clear plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less.
The complete restrictions are available through the arena’s clear bag and security rules.
Arena purchases require cards or mobile payments
The box office, concession stands, merchandise areas and bars do not accept cash. Credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments are accepted.
Guests carrying cash can convert it to a prepaid debit card without a fee at Cash-2-Card machines near the main entrance and on the concourse.
Families comparing downtown activities this weekend can also read Hola Nebraska’s guide to the free One Community Cultural Festival, which runs Friday and Saturday at Gene Leahy Mall.
The first Omaha River City Rodeo performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. The second and final performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at CHI Health Center Omaha.
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