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About Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo Grounds

The Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo Grounds sits within the Ector County Coliseum complex in Odessa, Texas. The Outback Arena hosts the annual Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo as well as a variety of concerts, rodeos, trade shows, and large events. With a multi-purpose layout and a sizable spectator capacity, this venue is a central hub for western heritage events in the Permian Basin.

Whether you’re attending a PRCA rodeo, livestock show, or another large-scale event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations to help you secure your seats with ease.

Located at 4201 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, the Ector County Coliseum is designed to accommodate up to 7,394 seats within the main Coliseum (Outback Arena), with total grounds capacity around 16,000 across the entire complex. Free parking is available for most events. Public transit options from regional services like Midland-Odessa EZ-Rider can help you reach the venue. The Coliseum plan page lists nearby hotels and restaurants to consider for convenient stays and meals before or after events. For the best experience, check the venue map and seating layouts prior to your visit, and book through trusted affiliate partners when possible.

Notable events at the complex include the annual Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo—featuring PRCA rodeo activities and livestock shows—and other Coliseum-hosted gatherings such as the Permian Basin Fair & Expo. The venue remains a stable, renamed venue in its dedicated role within Odessa’s event landscape.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue: Ector County Coliseum complex in Odessa, TX, with the Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo held at the Coliseum (Outback Arena) on the grounds at 4201 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, TX 79762.
  • Capacity: Coliseum seating up to 7,394 (with total grounds capacity around 16,000 across the entire complex); some sources cite up to 8,000 seats for the Coliseum.
  • Venue type: Multi-purpose arena/exposition complex; hosts rodeos, concerts, trade shows, and other large events.
  • Seating chart: Onsite seating layouts are available via the Coliseum’s Layouts page, including a printable map.
  • Parking: Free parking available for most events at the Coliseum.
  • Transit: Public transit options exist via regional services (e.g., Midland-Odessa EZ-Rider).
  • Nearby hotels: Area hotels listed on the Coliseum plan page (e.g., Odessa Marriott, MCM Elegante, Holiday Inn), with links to additional options.
  • Notable events hosted: Annual Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo (PRCA rodeo and livestock shows) and other Coliseum-hosted events such as the Permian Basin Fair & Expo.
  • Demolished/renamed: No demolition or renaming; the Sandhills event continues to be hosted at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa.