American Rodeo Championship 2026

Our 2026 American Rodeo Champions 🏆
Tonight in Arlington, TX a new class of champions were crowned - and for the first time ever, three contenders, Rickie Fanning, Sage Newman, and Gavin Soileau, split a $2 million bonus! The payout came in addition to the $100,000 prize money for first place in each event.
Invitees Rocker Steiner, Hayle Gibson-Stillwell, Stetson Wright, Kincade Henry, Jade Corkill, and Clint Summers rounded out the winners from Championship Weekend.

LET’S GO LIVE! 🔴🔥
The dust, the drama, the champions — tonight we witness it all.
This is the night where legacies are written…
Where champions rise…
And where every ride, run, and rope counts more than ever.
All the heart-pounding action right here!
Don’t blink — this is SEMI FINAL NIGHT at the The American Rodeo!

Banker always brings the horsepower. Can he bring a big payday at The American?
The Justin Shaffer-owned horse is our Las Tunas Horsepower to Watch.

The American Rodeo Championship Weekend rolls into Globe Life Field, tonight with electrifying live performances by Midland and Chris Young!

The day is here!
The American Rodeo Semi Finals at Globe Life Field .
We can’t wait to see what the stars align for some incredible rodeo athletes this weekend. We wish y’all all the very best and safe trips in that stadium.
Let’s make some Moments That Matter

🚨BREAKING🚨 Reigning American Rodeo Champion Barrel Racer Kassie Mowry will not compete this weekend at the 2026 American Rodeo.

Two years ago today, there was a tragic accident in Utah. Spencer and Kallie Wright’s lives changed forever when they lost their little dinosaur-loving, tractor-driving cowboy Levi at 3.
The rest of us can’t possibly understand this level of parental pain. Kallie bravely stepped up and bared all on Episode 100 of No Spin Rodeo podcast, which’ll be back in action soon. I’m so grateful to her for how much she helped so many, including me.
Thank you, Kallie, and love to you and Spencer and your beautiful family today and every day.

Gold buckle memories with the 2025 PRORODEO World Champions at Media Day!

The Saddle Bronc field at The American Championship Weekend is absolutely STACKED — and the Wright family rivalry is about to take center stage at Globe Life Field!
Good luck to Stetson, Statler Ryder & Rusty wishing you best out come with good health most of all be safe out their will be watching & Cheering you all on.

Money in the bank 💰
The American Rodeo Regionals paid out more than $1.2 million to athletes on their way to Championship Weekend. Now they’ll get a chance at $2.1 million.