How to save money at the 2025 Calgary Stampede
Calgary's skyline is seen during the Calgary Stampede. (Facebook/Tourism Calgary - Photo by @motherpixels)
If you're hoping to head the Calgary Stampede but want to do it in the most economical way possible, there are some deals and discounts that can help.
Here's some ways to save money during your trip to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth for 2025.
Value Deals
Buy a Stampede SuperPass
If you buy a Stampede SuperPass for $50 (plus GST) you get unlimited entry for the 10 days of Stampede. The passes are available for purchase in at participating Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo, and Chalo FreshCo. stores until June 29, and online until July 3.
Buy Stampede Bucks
Purchase $50 in Stampede Bucks for $39.99 at participating Costco locations, then redeem them for everything from rides to the rodeo and evening show tickets. While supplies last.
Get Ride All Day cards
Save more than 15 per cent with the purchase of Ride All Day cards at participating Sobeys, Safeway and IGA, FreshCo or FreshCo Chalo locations, while supplies last. The cards cost $44.99 (plus GST) and are valid for all N.A.M.E midway rides, games and the WestJet Skyride.
Visit Calgary Co-op
Until July 13, save $10 on general admission to the Stampede when you spend $5 on any participating Coca-Cola beverages at select Calgary Co-op locations.
Visit 7-11
Visit participating 7-11 locations to purchase two Calgary Stampede general admission tickets for $32 when you purchase any two Coca-Cola products – that's 36 per cent off park admission for two.
Buy a Stampede lotteries ticket
Buy a Stampede Lotteries ticket before July 3 and receive 50 per cent off rodeo, evening show tickets or park admission. (Does not apply when purchasing Stampede Millions 50/50 tickets only.)
GMC Denali Evening Show family package
Take in the Grandstand with a GMC Denali Evening Show family package for $99 (plus GST). The package includes one adult and one youth ticket to the show and free entry into Stampede Park on the day of your ticket, plus free popcorn with the youth ticket.
Visit on a Value Day
Save money on your trip to the 2024 Stampede by heading to the grounds on one of the following value days:
Sneak-a-Peek Early Access
Thursday, July 3
Be the first to enjoy Midway rides, games and food with smaller crowds and shorter lines if you visit the Stampede between 3 and 5 p.m. Admission is just $5.
Sneak-a-Peek
Thursday, July 3
Check out the Stampede a day before the parade officially kicks things off. Admission is $13 from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Parade to Park, presented by Suncor
Friday, July 4
Catch the 2025 Stampede Parade and then head to the park to receive free admission from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tim Hortons Family Day
Sunday, July 6
Celebrate Family Day at the Calgary Stampede with free admission until 11 a.m., a free variety show from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at GMC Stadium Courtyard and a free pancake breakfast (while quantities last) in the GMC Stadium from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
TC Energy Community Day
Tuesday, July 8
Admission is free for everyone from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., while seniors (65+) and military veterans receive free admission all day long and free coffee and donuts in the BMO Plaza from 10 to 11 a.m., while quantities last.
BMO Kids' Day
Wednesday, July 9
Free entry for everyone from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and free entry for kids 12 and under all day. Visitors receive a free breakfast in the GMC Stadium Courtyard from 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (while quantities last) and a free variety show from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Adults Only
Bud & Burger rodeo ticket
For $40 (plus GST) get admission to Stampede Park, tarmac tickets to the rodeo and a voucher for beef on a bun and a Budweiser beer.
NOTE: The offer is unique and exclusive to Stampede time so you cannot pre-purchase it. It goes live when Stampede starts.
Buck the Line + Rodeo OR Evening Show
Save 25 per cent when you bundle Buck-the-Line to Nashville North and Rodeo or Evening Show tickets.
Nashville North VIP Platform Pass
Starting at $125 (plus GST) this package includes Stampede admission on the day of booking, access to a designated VIP bar and access to designated VIP washrooms.
Nashville North VIP Private Suite Package Experience
This package includes priority entry, access to VIP washrooms, private suites, Rodeo tickets, Stampede admission and more.
Roadhouse Rush Pass
Get Stampede admission and skip the line at the Big Four Roadhouse.
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