Riggin Masters Bareback Event Announced for Billings
The Riggin Masters bareback event, described as a 'mini-NFR', is coming to Billings.

Billings, MT, October 10, 2026 — A new professional rodeo event, the Riggin Masters bareback event, has been announced for Billings. The event has been described by organizers or promoters as a “mini-NFR,” referencing the National Finals Rodeo, the premier championship professional rodeo competition in the United States.
Specific dates for the Riggin Masters bareback event in Billings were not provided in the initial announcement. Further details regarding the venue, participating athletes, ticket information, and the exact schedule are also not yet available. The description “mini-NFR” suggests the event aims to feature a high caliber of competition, potentially drawing top bareback riders and stock.
The context surrounding the event’s establishment in Billings is not detailed. Information regarding the organizing body or company behind the Riggin Masters event was not immediately disclosed. Local economic impact, expected attendance figures, or any historical precedent for such an event in the region were also not part of the available information.
Further announcements are anticipated to clarify the scope and timing of the Riggin Masters bareback event as its arrival in Billings approaches. The nature of the event, focusing specifically on bareback bronc riding, indicates a specialized rodeo competition.
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