The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo runs for most of January and early February at Will Rogers Memorial Center and the arena beside it. The 2026 run was 16 January to 7 February. Organiser dates for 2027 were not confirmed when this page was written, so check the official schedule first.
Key takeaways
- The 2026 run was 16 January to 7 February, at Will Rogers Memorial Center and the arena beside it.
- Third-party listings give 15 January to 6 February for 2027, but the organiser had not confirmed them.
- Crowds spread into the nearby grounds and lots, so the layout covers more than the arena.
- Plan the units for the busiest sessions, not the average day.
- Attendance figures in the press vary widely, so size the plan from the venue's own numbers.
When is the Fort Worth Stock Show, and which dates are confirmed?
The 2026 show ran 16 January to 7 February. The 2027 dates from third-party listings are not confirmed by the organiser.
Check the official schedule before setting a delivery date. The show's run is set by the organiser, and a date printed on a listing site may not match the final programme.
Book the units against the confirmed dates once they are published, and keep a date in reserve for the first and last sessions.
How should the layout cover the venues and the crowd?
Plan the layout across both venues and the nearby grounds, because the crowd spreads out beyond the arena.
Will Rogers Memorial Center and the arena beside it both host the show, and the lots and grounds near them take the overflow. A plan that covers only the arena leaves gaps where the crowd walks between sessions.
Ask the venues what restrooms are already on site before counting units. The venues' own facilities are part of the answer, and the rest is placed by gate and lot.
How should a show's attendance be used in planning?
Use the venue's own figures, because published attendance numbers differ widely between sources.
Press figures for the show range from about 400,000 attendees in one 2022 economic report to over a million in press shorthand. Those figures describe different things, so they are not a basis for a unit count.
Set the count from the venue's crowd estimate for each session, and confirm it with the organiser in writing before delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book units for the 2027 show now?
You can plan for it, but confirm the dates with the organiser first. Fort Worth Porta Potty Rental will hold the planning on the confirmed schedule.
Do I need a city permit for units near the venues?
It depends on whether the units stand on public ground or trigger the Outdoor Events Permit for the event. Ask the City of Fort Worth before the order.
Sources
This guide is general information for Tarrant County homeowners, not a substitute for an on-site inspection. Prices are estimates. See our disclaimer.