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About Cal Poly Royal Rodeo Arena

Welcome to the Cal Poly Royal Rodeo Arena venue guide. While the Poly Royal Rodeo primarily uses the Alex G. Spanos Stadium (Mustang Memorial Field) on the Cal Poly campus for major rodeo nights, the Cal Poly Royal Rodeo Grounds offer a rich history and a reliable on-campus option with a documented capacity. This page covers seating, parking, transportation, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you plan a smooth visit to the Poly Royal Rodeo events in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Note: The 84th Poly Royal Rodeo is scheduled for April 9–11, 2026, with concerts and rodeo performances historically taking place across the event dates. Each date is treated independently for seating and access details.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Primary venue for Poly Royal Rodeo (2026) is Alex G. Spanos Stadium (Mustang Memorial Field) on the Cal Poly campus, with a seating capacity of 11,075.
  • Historical on-campus rodeo venue is the Cotton Rosser Rodeo Complex on the Cal Poly Rodeo Grounds (Mt. Bishop Rd), with published capacity around 3,000.
  • Cotton Rosser Rodeo Complex was named in 2022 in honor of Cotton Rosser.
  • Spanos Stadium can host more than 11,000 spectators per night; the 84th Poly Royal Rodeo is planned for April 9–11, 2026.
  • The Poly Royal Rodeo has featured concerts after rodeo performances in past years.
  • Parking for Spanos Stadium events uses Lot C-2, C-4 and C-7; campus-designated paid parking nearby is common for Poly Royal events.
  • Transit options include SLO Transit (city bus), Mustang Shuttle, and the SLO 6X Express for attendees traveling to Cal Poly.
  • Nearby hotels include La Quinta Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo Downtown, Lamplighter Inn, Best Western Plus Royal Oak, Granada Hotel & Bistro, Hotel Cerro, and Hotel San Luis Obispo.