San Diego, CA, September 10, 2026 — The San Diego Rodeo is slated to return to Petco Park for its fourth consecutive year during Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. The event will proceed despite persistent concerns regarding animal welfare, according to available information.

This marks the fourth year the rodeo has been scheduled at Petco Park. The decision to proceed comes at a time when the event continues to face scrutiny over its practices. Animal welfare advocates have raised ongoing concerns, highlighting past incidents that have drawn attention to the treatment of animals involved in the rodeo.

Among the past incidents noted is the reported death of a horse. Such occurrences have contributed to a climate of concern surrounding the rodeo’s operations and its impact on animal participants.

The rodeo has also experienced a history of financial and logistical challenges tied to these concerns. Previously, both sponsors and public funding sources have withdrawn their support for the event. The specific timeline for these withdrawals and the identities of the departed sponsors were not detailed in the provided summary.

The upcoming event is scheduled to take place during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. Details regarding any new measures or protocols in place to address animal welfare concerns for this year’s rodeo were not provided. The event is proceeding as planned despite the noted past issues and ongoing discussions about its ethical implications.


Story summarized from the original created by City News Service on www.nbcsandiego.com, see more information here.

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