Down to the Final Run — CINCH Governor’s Cup
Events · September 28, 2026

Down to the Final RunCINCH Governor’s Cup

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01 · Championship Sunday

One last day at the PREMIER Center.

Championship Sunday at the CINCH Playoffs Governor’s Cup was a great way to close out the weekend at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.

02 · The Stakes

Every run had something riding on it.

After three days of competition, champions were crowned, saddled, and presented their trophies by Governor Larry Rhoden. More than $1.5 million was on the line throughout the weekend, making it the richest rodeo in South Dakota history, with each Sunday championship worth $34,000.

With National Finals Rodeo qualifications also hanging in the balance, there was plenty at stake right up to the final runs.

03 · The Champions

Champions crowned. A weekend complete.

Congratulations to all of this year’s Governor’s Cup champions—and everyone who helped make it another great weekend of rodeo in Sioux Falls.

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