What the SLE Rodeo Is
The Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo is a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo held each March at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. It has supported Alabama youth and farming traditions since 1958 and is a major fundraiser for the Southeastern Livestock Exposition, which backs youth in agriculture. The 2026 rodeo ran March 20 to 22 as the centerpiece of SLE Rodeo and Livestock Week.
Performance Schedule (2026)
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday, March 20 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, March 21 | 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, March 22 | 2:00 p.m. |
What You See
- PRCA athletes in bull riding, barrel racing, roping and steer wrestling, plus bronc riding.
- Clown Dusty Myers at every show, and a Veterans Honor Ceremony.
- Mutton Bust'n for ages 4 to 8, who ride sheep in the main arena during the Friday 7:00 p.m. performance.
- A kickoff parade in downtown Montgomery, leading to Garrett Coliseum for the Friday night opening. It depends on weather, and updates go on the SLE Rodeo Facebook page.
New for 2026
- SLE Rodeo Fan Zone in Teague Arena, with a mechanical bull, a beer garden and entertainment, including Alabama musician Marcus Frazier on Sunday, March 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Kids Corral in the livestock barns, with western games and activities.
- Ag Education Barn, with hands-on farming and food education from the Auburn University College of Agriculture.
- The family area opens three hours before each PRCA performance and is free with a rodeo ticket.
Free and Youth Events During the Week
Several events run alongside the rodeo and are free to attend: the Alabama Select Horse Sale, the Junior Livestock Expo (a youth showcase of cattle, swine and dairy animals), SLE Team Roping and the SLE Youth Rodeo Showdown. The week also includes youth rodeo clinics where professional competitors work with kids, a sheep and goat clinic that teaches the basics of showing livestock, and a youth livestock judging contest. In March 2024, more than 1,100 kids took part in rodeo and Livestock Week events, $75,000 in scholarships and awards went to young agricultural leaders, and 434 young competitors from 10 states entered a livestock judging contest.
Tickets
Adult tickets ran $26 to $31 and children 12 and under were $15. Military and first responders received a buy-one-get-one offer, and military families had special ticket discounts. Tickets and the full schedule are at slerodeo.com.
Where
Garrett Coliseum, 1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL 36107.
Questions
Is the rodeo sanctioned?
Yes, it is a PRCA-sanctioned event.
Can small kids take part?
Children ages 4 to 8 can enter Mutton Bust'n at the Friday evening performance.
Is there anything free?
Yes: the Alabama Select Horse Sale, the Junior Livestock Expo, SLE Team Roping and the SLE Youth Rodeo Showdown are free, and the family area is free with a rodeo ticket.
Who do I call?
The Experience Montgomery Visitor Center can help at (334) 262-0013.
Official Links
- SLE Rodeo events and schedule
- Alabama Tourism listing
- Experience Montgomery: plan your visit
- Southeast AgNet: SLE Rodeo 2026
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Alabama Farmers Federation Annual Meeting
Annual meeting of the Alabama Farmers Federation, held in Montgomery on the organization's events calendar for December 6-7, 2026.
- SLE Rodeo and Livestock Week
Southeastern Livestock Exposition rodeo and livestock week at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, posted on the Bama Beef calendar for March 19-21, 2027.
- SLE Youth Livestock Judging Contest
Youth livestock judging contest tied to the Southeastern Livestock Exposition in Montgomery. Held each year; the most recent date was March 11, 2026.
Montgomery, AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details - Youth Livestock Judging Contest at the Southeastern Livestock Exposition
Held each year in Montgomery during the Southeastern Livestock Exposition; the most recent date was March 11, 2026.
Montgomery, AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details - Alabama 4-H Horse Communication and Creative Arts Contests
Held each year in Montgomery for Alabama 4-H horse project members; the most recent date was March 14, 2026.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.