The production of ruminants in pastures depends on plants that are well adapted to the conditions of the cultivation area. In regions with low rainfall and high temperature, desirable traits include drought tolerance, high biomass production, and good nutritional value. The objective was to evaluate the yield, structure, and nutritional value of Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana Kunth) genotypes in the northern region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The experiment followed a randomized block design with four genotypes (Callide, Mariner, KG2, and Sabre) and six replications. Callide (6169.7 kg/ha), Mariner (6096.2 kg/ha), and Sabre (5575.1 kg/ha) exhibited higher leaf dry mass compared to KG2 (4207.3 kg/ha). Crude protein content did not differ among genotypes, averaging 84.9 g/kg in the rainy season and 49.1 g/kg in the dry season. Neutral detergent fiber levels were similar across genotypes, with mean values of 648.3 g/kg and 654.9 g/kg in the rainy and dry seasons. In vitro dry matter digestibility of KG2 (606.7 g/kg) was lower than that of Sabre (654.9 g/kg) and Callide (649.9 g/kg) during the rainy season. Based on higher leaf mass production and superior digestibility, Callide, Mariner, and Sabre are the most suitable genotypes for pasture establishment in the region.