Pathway to RodeoHouston 2027

Have you always dreamed of competing at RodeoHouston? If that answer is a yes then let us give you some pathways to having that dream come true in 2027! Please note an additional qualifying rodeo has been added - Pasadena, Texas.

• Past (2) RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Champions (2025 & 2026)
• One spot determined by HLSR Management
• Top 30 in final 2026 WPRA ProRodeo World Standings
• Qualify via one of three qualifying rodeos for Houston -Pasadena, Hempstead and Rosenberg, TX - highest placing individual not already qualified.
• No. 1 in 2027 official standings (excluding circuit finals money) as of Dec. 1, 2026 (barrel racing)- Top 2 in those respective standings for breakaway roping. Keep in mind WPRA World Finals money counts towards these standings.
• No. 1 of the published 2026 WPRA Tour Standings not already qualified - barrel racing only
• Top 2 average finishers for the WPRA World Finals Card Holder Race not already qualified (barrel racing) and top two average finishers in WPRA World Finals Breakaway Roping - Nov. 12-15 in Waco.
• Any remaining or open positions will be filled from published 2026 official world standings

2026 Playoff Series Schedule

As a reminder for your summer run of rodeos to keep in mind the rodeos that are part of the Playoff Series which qualify contestants to Puyallup, Washington and Sioux Falls, S.D. at the end of the season.

Please note the change to turn out fines at 2026 Playoff Series Rodeos:

Additionally, monetary turn out fines will be doubled at 2026 Playoff Series Rodeos. Contestants will be assessed a maximum 10-point deduction for turning out at a Playoff Series Rodeo (includes notified and non-notified TO’s, does not include VIR’s and DR’s).

2026 WPRA Tour Schedule - Barrel Racing Only

The WPRA Circuit Directors have chosen the rodeos in each of their circuits that will count toward WPRA Tour Standings for 2026 for barrel racing only.

The WPRA Tour Standings are used at many approved limited entry rodeos. The WPRA strongly encourages all limited entry rodeos to include the WPRA Tour Standings as one of their qualifications. By including the WPRA Tour, it provides an opportunity for a wider range of our members to participate and possibly gain entry to a limited entry rodeo.

However, it is important to note using the WPRA Tour Standings for limited entry rodeos is encouraged but is not a requirement for any committee. Importantly use of the WPRA Tour Standings may vary from year to year. It is not guaranteed from year to year.

Rodeos selected to be part of the WPRA Tour are: Rodeos with $5,000 or less added money, 1 round or multiple rounds. Limited entry rodeos are not part of the 60 identified rodeos in the program. In the case of a rodeo with multiple rounds, points will be allocated based on the average only.

WPRA Tour Standings: The WPRA Tour standings will be point based and will count from your best 7 results (out of the 60 possible qualifying rodeos) where one competed and won money. There is not a minimum or maximum number of rodeos/events required.

Attention Breakaway Ropers – WPRA Tour Update

First, we would like to thank those that participated in the WPRA Tour for breakaway roping survey and providing the Board of Directors with your feedback. It has been determined that we will be adding a WPRA Tour for breakaway roping for the 2027 rodeo season.  

Rodeos will be selected in each circuit for 2027, similar to how the WPRA Tour currently works for barrel racing, with the intention of using those standings at the larger limited entry rodeos in 2028.

As more details become available, we will be sure to provide that to our membership. Keep an eye on WPRA’s The Taking Care of Business newsletter and our website.

Road to 2027 Utah Days of '47 Rodeo - Salt Lake City

It is never too early to start planning ahead for next year's rodeo run.

The Utah Days of '47 Rodeo in Salt Lake City takes place the third week of July during what is known as Pioneer Week in Utah. With it being a limited entry rodeo it has been determined the following Utah Rodeos that will serve as qualifiers for the 2027 edition of the Utah Days of '47 Rodeo.

The champion contestant at each of these rodeos in 2026 will earn a spot in 2027. Any ties will be broken by taking the contestant with the most money won in the year-end 2026 WPRA ProRodeo World Standings.

UPCOMING

June 26-27 - Delta, UT (barrels and breakaway) - Entries Closed

June 24-27 - Lehi, UT (barrels only)- Entries Closed

Aug 5-8 - Logan, UT (breakaway only)

Sept. 4-5 - Manila, UT (barrels and breakaway)

Results: - unofficial pending audit

Moab, UT (barrels only) - Jordynn Knight

Eagle Mountain, UT - Kara Kreder (barrels), Makenna Ellerman (breakaway)

Monticello, UT (barrels only) - Emily Ward

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

Rule Spotlight

Conflict at Rodeo's adding $3,000 or more

10.3.5.6. Making the Finals or Semi-Finals — Anyone making the finals or semi-finals at a rodeo that conflicts with another rodeo that has a committee purse of $3,000 or more will be moved forward at the conflicting rodeo to the first available position, where possible, provided the contestant notifies the Central Entry Office (Procom) of the conflicting rodeo no later than the turnout deadline for their originally scheduled performance. If there are no available positions for the contestant to move forward, the contestant will not be moved. Turnout fines for the conflicting rodeo will be waived provided the contestant notifies the WPRA Office by Tuesday at 3:00pm MT following the end of the rodeo. Contestants will run last in all go-rounds in which she is moved due to conflict, provided the contestant does not create the conflict through a trade. In barrel racing, if a WPRA member is moved because of a conflict due to qualifying for a finals or semi-finals, they go to the bottom of the ground with no drag. In the event of subsequent go-rounds, if contestant is moved for only one go, she will run last in that go and then back to her original drawn position in other go(s). If she is moved due to conflict for all goes, she will run last in all goes. In breakaway roping, if a WPRA member is moved because of a conflict due to qualifying for a finals or semi-finals, they will go to the top of the order of competition but will draw last for cattle. End of go-rounds shall not interfere with moving contestant per this rule. In a back-to-back situation, you will be moved to the next available SET, meaning you will run your first go first and your second go second. 10.3.5.6.1. Turning Out of Finals If Moved or Drawn Out of Conflicting Rodeo. If a contestant is moved at a conflicting rodeo in accordance with Rule 10.3.5.6 or is drawn out of a conflicting rodeo in accordance with Rule 10.4.1.11.1, and that contestant turns out of the finals which had created the conflict, that contestant shall be subject to a $500 fine.

10.4.1.11. Conflicts 10.4.1.11.1. Conflict Due to Qualification for Progressive Go-Rounds, Semi-Finals, or Finals. A contestant who qualifies for a progressive go round, semi-finals, or finals, resulting in a conflict with another “official entry” rodeo at which she has not yet competed, may request that Procom draw her out of the conflicting rodeo. This notification must be no later than the turnout deadline of her scheduled competition at the conflicting rodeo. Contestant shall pay $5 draw out charge. 

4 Badlands Circuit Rodeos Selected as Qualifying Rodeos for North Dakota Rough Rider Cup in Mandan - September 18-20

The North Dakota Rough Rider Cup in Mandan, North Dakota the end of September will be limited to 36 in barrels and breakaway. The top 32 from the 2026 WPRA World Standings 7 days prior to entries open will earn a spot with the remaining 4 entries coming from the winners of the following 4 predetermined qualifying rodeos.

The 2026 Qualifying Rodeos Are:

• Mandan, ND – July 2-4 - entries closed
• Deadwood, SD – July 19-25 - Entries Open June 23
• Aberdeen, SD - August 10-11
• Rapid City, SD – August - exact dates TBA

Click the buttons below to go directly to the rodeo listing on the WPRA website.

Contestants Traveling with Horses to Canada

Competitors planning to travel to Canada with horses should be aware of current import restrictions that may affect their travel plans. Please review your route and work closely with your veterinarian and any border or transportation professionals to ensure compliance with Canadian import requirements.

Competitors should make travel decisions based on the regulations currently in effect and continue to monitor CFIA updates for any changes that may impact entry into Canada.

Please note that all horses entering Canada must meet CFIA import requirements and these requirements may change with little notice. The CFIA requirements are being strictly enforced at the border, with no exceptions.



Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available.