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The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), the State of South Dakota, Experience Sioux Falls and Cinch are bringing the Cinch Playoffs to Sioux Falls September 25th -27th.
PRCA athletes will compete for the Governor’s Cup and more than a $1.5 million purse. The Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls will host this inaugural rodeo. It is the richest rodeo in South Dakota history.
The Cinch Playoffs provides one last opportunity for ProRodeo athletes to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo. At the Cinch Playoffs with athletes competing for the Governor’s Cup, the contestants will include the top four finishers from each event at the Cinch Playoffs in Puyallup, Wash. earlier in September, and the top eight out of the standings of the Playoff Series.
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FAQ's
1. Can I purchase tickets for each night on the link and check out in one cart?
Unfortunately no, ticketmaster does not allow you to purchase two events and allow you to check out in one cart/transaction.
2. Can I purchase tickets onsite at the Denny Sanford Primier Center Box office?
Yes, box office hours and detailed information can be found at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center or call (605)367-7288
3. Are there things to do after the rodeo?
Yes, visit our after party tab for more details regarding the CINCH Playoffs nightly awards and concerts. More details coming soon!
4. How does the CINCH Playoffs work?
Format
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Top 24 Contestants in the PRCA Playoffs Series Points Standings Compete in Puyallup, WA
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The Top 4 Finishers in Puyallup and the Top 8 in the PRCA Playoffs Series Pointes Standings at the Conclusion of Puyallup Advance to the Cinch Playoffs in Sioux Falls, SD
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All 12 Contestants Compete in Rounds 1 & 2
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The Top 8 Contestants in the Aggregate after Round 2 Advance to Sunday
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The Round of 8 on Sunday is a clean slate round with the Top 4 Times/Scores
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EVENTS
Bareback Riding
Tie-Down Roping
Steer Wrestling
Breakaway Roping
Team Roping
Barrel Racing
Saddle Bronc Riding
Bull Riding
“The event rodeo fans will see in September is like the AFC, NFC championship games in football or the pennant race in baseball. It will change the landscape for who is the world champion.”
– General Manager, Rorey Lemmel
Held at the
Denny Sanford
PREMIER Center
1021 N W Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
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