Fort Worth, TX, February 20, 2025 – Teton Ridge, the premier Western sports and entertainment brand, has unveiled the official athlete lineup for the 12th annual American Rodeo Championship Weekend at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on April 11-12, 2025.
This year’s roster showcases the sport’s most dominant athletes and inspiring comeback stories, with 180 competitors—women and men ranging in age from 11 to 53—representing four countries, 31 U.S. states, 10 National High School Rodeo Association athletes, and 29 World Champions.
Eight-time World Champion and two-time American Rodeo Champion Stetson Wright returns to competition after overcoming a career-threatening injury, while six-time World Champion and three-time American Rodeo Champion Kaycee Feild and five-time World Champion Luke Branquinho come out of retirement for another shot at victory. The lineup also features two-time World Champion tie-down roper and two-time American Rodeo Champion Shad Mayfield, 23-time World Champion and American Rodeo Champion Jackie Crawford, four-time World Champion barrel racer and three-time American Rodeo Champion Hailey Kinsel, and 11-year-old barrel racing prodigy Dusky Lynn Hall.
The full list of qualifiers is HERE.
The American Rodeo Championship Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 11 with the Contender Finals, where the top five finalists in each discipline will secure their spot in Saturday’s main event. From there they will face off against the top five athletes from the 2024 year-end standings in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). These Contenders will not only compete for the title but are also eligible for the $1 million bonus.
In addition to the thrilling rodeo action, the weekend’s entertainment lineup is just as exciting. Bailey Zimmerman, the 2023 ACM Awards New Male Artist of the Year nominee, will perform on Friday, April 11, bringing his high-energy performance as the final Contender field is determined.
The musical excitement continues on Saturday, April 12, with Riley Green, a country sensation celebrated for his chart-topping hits and authentic Southern sound. Green will deliver a powerhouse performance, blending modern hits with classic country favorites. Joining him as a special guest is rising star Ella Langley, whose soulful voice and commanding stage presence will captivate the crowd. Together, Green and Langley will close out the weekend with an electrifying performance, making The American Rodeo Championship Weekend an unforgettable experience for music and rodeo fans alike.
The event will broadcast live on FOX, FS1, and FS2, bringing Western sports to a national audience. With a record-breaking $3.6 million awarded in 2024, The American Rodeo Contender Tournament and Championship Weekend continues to raise the bar as one of the most lucrative and thrilling events in Western sports.
Two-day packages, Infield Party Passes, and single tickets for The American Rodeo Championship Weekend are now on sale. Packages and passes include access to both the rodeo and musical performances across both days. The Infield Party Pass offers an epic new experience this year, giving rodeo and concert fans an exclusive chance to be right in the heart of the action on the arena floor.
Visit www.americanrodeo.com to purchase tickets, and follow @TheAmericanTR on TikTok and Facebook, and @TheAmerican.TR on Instagram to stay up to date on all the latest happenings leading up to the event.
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