Houston Rodeo - World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest - Tickets & Event Information

Houston Rodeo - World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2027 at 09:00 AM at NRG Arena in Houston, TX, featuring Houston Rodeo. Ticket listings currently start at $90.00 all-in pricing with no hidden fees across 2 available listings.

Event Details

Date: Friday, February 26, 2027 at 09:00 AM

Venue: NRG Arena

Location: Houston, TX

Address: Houston, TX

Presented by: NRG Arena

Featuring: Houston Rodeo

The Houston Rodeo – World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest is exactly what it sounds like: a massive cook-off featuring over 250 barbecue teams competing for top honors. While the main focus is on the smoky competition, the atmosphere is a big draw, with live music often playing throughout the day from various stages. It's a chance to see some serious pitmasters at work and enjoy the festive pre-Rodeo vibe. This event takes place on Friday, February 26, 2027, at NRG Arena in Houston, TX. It's an outdoor-focused event, even though it's at the arena complex, with a sprawling setup of tents and cooking rigs. If you appreciate good barbecue, live music in an informal setting, and a lively crowd, this is a good bet to kick off the Rodeo season.

Houston Rodeo - World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest on Friday, February 26, 2027 Ticket Snapshot

Tickets for Houston Rodeo - World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest on Friday, February 26, 2027 start at $90.00 all-in per ticket. 2 live listings covering 16 seats are available right now. Prices last updated August 22, 2026 at 12:10 AM CDT.

Tickets available from
$90.00 all-in
Current listing count
2
Seats available
16
Lowest general admission ticket
$90.00
Prices last updated

Need to Knows for Houston Rodeo - World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest on Friday, February 26, 2027

Event overview: Artist: Houston Rodeo; Venue: NRG Arena; City: Houston, TX. When and where: Date: Friday, February 26, 2027; Start time: 09:00 AM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Houston, TX. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: General Admission at $90.00 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 2 verified listings.

Event overview

Artist
Houston Rodeo
Venue
NRG Arena
City
Houston, TX

When and where

Date
Friday, February 26, 2027
Start time
09:00 AM local, CT (Central Time)
Address
Houston, TX

Ticket and seating guide

Cheapest seats right now
General Admission at $90.00 all-in per ticket
Listings on sale
2 verified listings

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When is Houston Rodeo - World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest?
Houston Rodeo - World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest takes place on Friday, February 26, 2027 at 09:00 AM at NRG Arena.
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Tickets are still available but quantities are limited. Purchase yours to guarantee entry.
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