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BEK TV is Back in the Saddle

More Than 20 Rodeo Broadcasts Scheduled

April 2026

BEK TV announces the return of the North Dakota Rodeo Association (NDRA) season for another action-packed year of rodeo coverage. Through an exclusive broadcast agreement, BEK TV will once again bring viewers rodeo action from across the state for its third year, airing more than 20 NDRA and North Dakota High School Rodeo Association (NDHSRA) broadcasts.

2026 BEK TV Rodeo Schedule

(All times listed are PM Central Time)

April 10 at 7:00 Minot Rodeo

June 6 at 6:30 Killdeer NDRA

June 12,13 at 7:00 NDHSRA Finals

June 14 at 1:00 NDHSRA Finals

June 21 at 3:00 Wells Co. Fair (Fessenden)

June 27, 28 at 6:30 Beaver Valley Horse Club Rodeo (Strasburg)

July 10, 11 at 6:30 Wing Rodeo

July 24 at 7:00 Sargent Co. Rodeo (Forman)

July 25 at 6:00 Sargent Co. Rodeo (Forman)

July 31, Aug. 1 at 6:30 Morton Co. Fair (New Salem)

August 6 at 7:30 Bowman Co. Fair (Bowman)

August 28*, 29 at 7:00 Ransom Co. Fair (Lisbon)

September 12 at 6:30 NDRA Shootout (Devils Lake)

September 13 at 2:30 NDRA Shootout (Devils Lake)

September 25, 26 at 6:00 NDRA Finals (Watford City)

September 27 at 1:00 NDRA Finals (Watford City)

*Please Note: Rodeo coverage on Friday, August 28 is tentative and will be determined based on high school football scheduling

Throughout the season, BEK TV will deliver in-depth coverage of each rodeo event, featuring behind-the-scenes access, expert commentary, and exclusive interviews.


Viewers can watch live and over-the-air on BEK TV or live and on-demand on the BEK TV+ app. Local channels can be found on the BEK TV Channel Finder.

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