"The Run For a Million" is a the most prestigious and lucrative event in the horse-reining world so get your spurs at the ready.
Read on, and we'll show you how to watch "The Run For a Million" online from anywhere in the world using a VPN and potentially for free.
"The Run For a Million" will be broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 22. It will then be available on Paramount+ the next day.
• U.S. — CBS via YouTube TV (free trial) / Paramount+
• Canada — Paramount+
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free
Cowboy king Taylor Sheridan is the executive producer and star announcer of "The Run For a Million", a huge event which will see 16 elite horseriders converge on the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas to strut their stuff.
From cutting and working cow horse, to youth reining and breakaway roping, there are a whole host of challenges and contests to sink your teeth into as the annual event returns. Naturally, anyone who is into their cowboy content (especially "Yellowstone") will be keen to see what the real-life wranglers get up to. And, with $1 million in prizes up for grabs, it's sure to be an intense competition.
If you want to see how it all plays out live on the night, here's to watch the "The Run For a Million" online from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'The Run for a Million' 2026 for free
You can watch 'The Run for a Million' on CBS at 8 p.m. on August 22.
Don't have cable? Use the YouTube TV free-trial to access to CBS broadcasts.
The event will also be available the following day on Paramount Plus.
Pro tip: there's a sneaky way to get Paramount Plus Essential for free with the Walmart Plus 30 days for $1 trial.
Abroad when the event takes place? Use NordVPN to unlock your bargain stream of the big show.
How to watch the 'The Run for a Million' from anywhere
If you’re traveling and find that your usual streaming apps stop working outside your home region, a VPN (virtual private network) can help. It lets your device connect via a secure server back home, so you can use your existing subscriptions as normal.
Tom’s Guide has tested a wide range of services, and NordVPN is the one we favor.
Using a VPN is straightforward; follow these steps.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As noted, NordVPN is our preferred option.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Paramount+ and stream the "The Run for a Million" online
How to watch ‘The Run for a Million' in the U.S.
You have a few options when it comes to watching "The Run for a Million" in the U.S..
The event will air live on CBS on Saturday, August 22 at 8 p.m. ET through to 10 p.m. You'll need a cable package that has CBS or try a cord-cutting option. Our favorites include the likes DirecTV Stream, Fubo and YouTube TV.
You can also access the event via Paramount+ and depending on your package, you might be able to watch live. Customers with the Premium package can stream live TV and will get to see the "The Run for a Million" on the night. However, if you only have the Essential plan, you may have to wait for coverage to drop on the platform.
Paramount+ subscriptions will cost you $8.99 per month ($89.99/year) for the Essential plan or $13.99 per month ($139.99/year) for the Premium package.
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How to watch 'The Run for a Million' in Canada
To watch "The Run for a Million" in Canada, you'll need a Paramount+ subscription.
This will set you back a minimum of CA$7.99/month.
Not in Canada right now? A VPN can help you access your usual Canadian streaming services when you’re overseas. We recommend NordVPN for its speed, reliability, and ease of use.
Can you watch ‘The Run for a Million' in Australia?
In Australia, "The Run For a Million" is not available to watch via Paramount+ at present.
Away from home? Use one of the best VPN services to log into your usual streaming platforms from overseas. We recommend NordVPN for its speed, reliability, and trusted security features.
Can you watch 'The Run For a Million' in the U.K.?
It's a similar story in the U.K. with no broadcast or streaming drop lined up for "The Run For a Million".
In the U.K. on vacation right now? We recommend NordVPN so you can bypass geo-restrictions, with the service rated highly for its speed, reliability, and trusted security features. Then you can watch your regular streams as normal.
'The Run For a Million' - need to know
What is 'The Run For a Million'?
Billed as the biggest event in the rodeo circuit, "The Run For a Million" is a four-day celebration of all things cowboy.
It's a prestigious event aimed at showcasing the best horses and the best horse-riders, and it began way back in 2019. The event has grown in stature since then, and it's now a massively popular time of the year for those with a love for equine sports.
There is a total of $1 million on offer, with a whopping $500,000 for the ultimate winner of the event.
The key challenge is horse reining, in which contestants are required to run a pre-selected, approved pattern. That run will include moves such as small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, roll backs over the hocks, 360-degree spins done in place, and sliding stops.
You can find out more about it all here.
Why is Taylor Sheridan involved?
As well as being the man behind Paramount's incredible selection of cowboy shows like "Yellowstone" and "Dutton Ranch", Taylor Sheridan is also a keen horserider in real life.
He actually co-founded "The Run For a Million" in 2019 and serves as host and producer of the event. As part of this, he also has another show on Paramount, a reality-contest called "The Last Cowboy".
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