New Rodeo Alert - Ridgeview Pro Rodeo - Driggs, ID

Ridgeview Pro Rodeo is proud to bring Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) competition to Driggs, Idaho, for the very first time - brought to you by Teton Ridge Ranch Foundation.

Set against the stunning western base of the Teton Ridge, the inaugural event represents more than just world-class rodeo. It's a celebration of community, a commitment to tradition, and a showcase of the very best in professional rodeo competition.

Limited to 60 in barrels and 50 in breakaway roping the event will boast $250,000 in added money ($25,000 per event).

Qualifications for barrels will be

• Top 15 from 2025 Pro Rodeo World Standings
• Top 24 from 2026 Pro Rodeo World Standings seven days prior to entry closing on May 12
• Top 2 from 2025 WPRA Tour Standings
• Top 7 from the 2025 Wilderness Circuit Standings
• Top 12 from the 2026 Wilderness Circuit Standings seven days prior to entry closing on May 12

Qualifications for breakaway roping will be:

• Top 18 from 2025 Pro Rodeo Breakaway World Standings
• Top 17 from 2026 Pro Rodeo Breakaway World Standings seven days prior to closing on May 12
• Top 8 from 2025 Wilderness Circuit Standings
• Top 7 from 2026 Wilderness Circuit standings seven days prior to closing on May 12

Dates are June 12-13, 2026. For more information visit the link below or www.ridgeviewprorodeo.com.

Music City Rodeo - A New Nashville Tradition

May 28-30

Music City Rodeo brings world-class PRCA championship rodeo to the heart of Nashville. For three unforgettable nights, Bridgestone Arena transforms into the ultimate western experience, combining the thrill of professional rodeo competition with performances from country music's biggest stars.

Each night delivers non-stop action: watch the world's best cowboys and cowgirls compete for over $250,000 in prize money across seven championship events (bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding), then stay for a full headline concert. It's two incredible experiences in one unforgettable night.

Whether you're a lifelong rodeo fan or experiencing it for the first time, Music City Rodeo delivers an authentic western experience in the heart of Music City. Join over 50,000 fans across three nights for Nashville's newest and most exciting tradition.

Barrel racing has $30,000 added. All barrel racers will compete during the first round held during slack Tuesday May 26 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park in Franklin, Tennessee. The top 36 fastest times will advance to the three performances in Nashville.

Entries will open April 23. For more information visit the rodeo listing link below or visit musiccityrodeo.com for concert information and tickets.

Road to Cheyenne

An expanded rodeo schedule with an updated format will highlight the 130th Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration in 2026.

For the first time in the rodeo’s history, there will be 10 consecutive days of professional rodeo with the addition of the first Friday rodeo, from July 17 – 26.

In 2026, Cheyenne Frontier Days will increase rodeo prize money from $770,000 to $960,000 reflecting a continued investment in maintaining its elite status as one of the richest payouts in professional rodeo. CFD is also introducing revisions to the tournament style format designed to support the rodeo’s long-term sustainability.

Cheyenne Frontier Days faces challenges accommodating the huge number of modern rodeo rigs used by contestants in timed events to house both the contestants and their horses. The new format will allow road-weary contestants and their animals time to rest while on Frontier Park. It will also ease park congestion, while supporting the volunteers who are preparing for the celebration. Current challenges also exist with cattle availability, a major factor for the rodeo industry.

The updated rodeo format eliminates qualifying slack rounds for timed events the week before the official start of Cheyenne Frontier Days. Instead, CFD worked with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) to select qualifying rodeos across the country for contestants to be among the elite that compete at the Daddy of ‘em All.

In the timed events of tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, breakaway roping and barrel racing, contestants will qualify through a combination of selected qualifying rodeos, world standings and circuit qualifications. Advancement to the semifinals will be determined by performance during the first six preliminary rounds, with top competitors moving on to one of three semifinal rounds. From there, finalists will advance to championship competition, where champions will ultimately be crowned during the finals on July 26, ensuring a competitive field and strong nationwide representation inside the Frontier Park arena.

The nine WPRA qualifying rodeos from across the United States are:

1. Lakeside Rodeo in Lakeside, California - April 23-26 - Entries Closed
2. American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri - April 30-May 2 - Entries Closed
3. Rodeo Killeen in Killeen, Texas - May 14-16
4. Bill Hoy Kiwanis Rodeo in Clarksville, Tennessee - May 14-16
5. Ag Expo Pro Rodeo in Watford City, North Dakota - May 22-23
6. Colorado Stampede in Grand Junction, Colorado - May 22-24
7. Home of the Navajo PRCA Rodeo in Window Rock, Arizona - May 29-31
8. Eastern Oregon Livestock Show in Union, Oregon - June 12-14
9. Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte, Nebraska - June 17-20

Rodeo listing for each below - simply click on button to be taken direct to rodeo listing on wpra.com

Attention Members

It is important if you are flashing ineligible for any reason when you enter a rodeo to go ahead and enter the rodeo and then take care of what is making you ineligible with the WPRA Office before the books close to avoid being drawn out. However, if you never enter the rodeo you can not be added after the fact. So step 1 is enter the rodeo. Step 2 clear up ineligibility prior to books closing.

For example you might be flashing ineligible if entry fees are not paid in time. As a reminder, entry fees must be paid by 3:00 pm MT on the Tuesday following the end of the rodeo. You will be made ineligible if your entry fees are not paid by this time. You may still enter rodeos while flashing ineligible, but need to pay your entry fees by the time the books close to avoid getting drawn out of the rodeo. All fines and other amounts due on your account that are not entry fees must be paid by the 20th of the following month. 

Walk-Up Replacement Guidelines on WPRA.com

We have recently seen WPRA members asking on Facebook platforms about Walk-Up Replacements and we wanted to remind each and every one of you information and official guidelines on this are listed on wpra.com under the Office tab and WPRA Guidelines tab.

A few questions we have seen include:

What is the time frame to walk-up at a rodeo?

You must physically check-in (not by phone, text, or by sending someone to stand in for you) with the rodeo secretary no later than 2 hours prior to the performance.

Can I walk-up and replace a turnout or release in slack?

No, you can only walk-up and replace an open position in a performance.

Can I call the rodeo secretary and tell her I want to walk-up?

No, you must physically check-in with the secretary in person at the rodeo office.

Qualifying Rodeos Set for 2027 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

It is never to early to plan ahead so we wanted to make our members aware of the qualifying rodeos for the 2027 edition of Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in both the barrel racing and breakaway roping.

The champion contestant (winner of the barrel race and breakaway roping) from these 7 Texas Circuit PRCA Rodeos in 2026 that enter will be accepted (drop down until filled):

Mark your calendars now to take advantage of this opportunity.

Waxahachie, TX - March 26-28 - Entries Closed

Mineral Wells, TX - April 30-May 2

Gladewater, TX - June 11-13

Weatherford, TX - June 10-13

Cleburne, TX - June 10-13

Wichita Falls, TX - August

Denton, TX - August

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Rule Spotlight

10.3.12.3 & 9.3.16.2. No WPRA member shall participate in an open or invitational barrel race or breakaway roping held at a PRCA approved rodeo unless by special WPRA Board approval.

WPRA members found guilty of participating in an open or invitational barrel race or breakaway roping are subject to a major rule infraction. Penalty will consist of a major rule violation and fine of $250 plus the amount of winnings at the rodeo or event.

Open and Closing Notice

Although every effort is made to post the most up-to-date entry opening/closing dates for rodeos on the WPRA website, please note that the only complete and accurate information is the EO/EC dates printed in the most current issue of the PRCA's ProRodeo Business Journal or in the entry portal. The ProRodeo Business Journal is printed on a bi-weekly basis and can be found on prorodeo.com.