# National High School Rodeo Moves Venue for 2027

> National High School Finals Rodeo shifts venue to Gillette, Wyoming for 2027 after 2026 weather issues.
- Title: National High School Rodeo Moves Venue for 2027 · Rodeo On SI
- Summary: National High School Finals Rodeo shifts venue to Gillette, Wyoming for 2027 after 2026 weather issues. The National High School Finals Rodeo moves to…
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- Source: Rodeo On SI — https://si.com/fannation/rodeo/news/national-high-school-finals-rodeo-makes-surprise-venue-change-2027
- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: national high school finals rodeo, nhsfr, gillette, wyo, sandhills global event center, lazy e arena, cam-plex event center, 2027, 2026, weather issues, rodeo, sports
## National High School Finals Rodeo
The National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) is the crown jewel of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA).
## Growing Event Challenges
As the event grows, fewer facilities can handle thousands of contestants, families, and equine athletes for a week.
## 2026 Weather Problems
Power outages and flooding from extreme weather damaged temporary horse stalls and made RV hookups unusable.
## 2027 Venue Change Announced
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, NHSRA shared they would move the 2027 NHSFR to a new location and date.
## 2026 Contestant Numbers
In 2021, there were 1,600 contestants; by 2026, the event had just under 1,800 participants.
## Nebraska Facility Too Small
Officials determined the NHSFR had outgrown the Nebraska facility due to increased contestant numbers.
## 2030 Move to Lazy E
The NHSRA announced a 10-year contract for the NHSFR to move to the Lazy E in Guthrie, Okla. starting in 2030.
## 2027 Returns to Gillette
The NHSFR will return to Cam-Plex Event Center in Gillette, Wyo., July 11, 17, 2027.
## Gillette History
Gillette has hosted the NHSFR 13 times in the past 37 years, according to Cowboy State Daily.
## Why Move Now?
After 2026 weather issues, officials decided the NHSFR could not wait another year to address the venue problem.
## Key takeaway

The National High School Finals Rodeo moves to Gillette, Wyoming for 2027 due to 2026 weather problems at Nebraska facility.