Fort Worth’s Will Rogers Memorial Center is currently undergoing a $50.5 million makeover, just in time for its 90th birthday next year.
A renovation on the 120-acre multipurpose event center began in February and is slated for completion this November. The City of Fort Worth has contributed $45.5 million to the project, while the Stock Show will supplement the remaining $5 million.
What the renovations include
- Brand new entrance, including doors with windows
- Concourse expansion
- Updated concessions + restrooms
- Fire and life safety systems
- Accessibility accommodations to welcome all guests
- HVAC and electrical systems replacements
- Structure removal, including outdated rooms and offices
- New meeting rooms and food prep facilities
Preserving the center
Soon, the Will Rogers Memorial Center may not look the same, but its 90-year legacy lives on in our hearts. We’re calling on our readers to share their favorite memory at Will Rogers for a chance at being featured in our daily newsletter. Was it your very first rodeo? Was it a lucky find at an antiques show? Was it seeing The Rolling Stones in 1978? We want to know.
And PS for those of you who are planners — the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo will run from Jan. 16 through Feb. 7, 2026.
