How to Watch the 2026 Ruby Buckle East Barrel Race on Ride TV

PERRY, GA — The third richest weekend in barrel racing streams live and on-demand, and every run comes straight to you on Ride TV. The $1,220,000 Ruby Buckle East Barrel Race runs August 20 to 23, 2026, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Georgia, and fans can watch the entire event from anywhere.

As the final leg of the Ruby Buckle season, East brings the 2D Futurity, 2D Derby, Rookie Ruby, 5D Open, and Youth divisions, all for horses sired by nominated Ruby Buckle stallions. With more than a million dollars on the line, it is the last chance of the year to see the sport’s top futurity and derby horses run under one roof.

How to Watch

Every round of the Ruby Buckle East Barrel Race streams live on Ride TV, with each run available on-demand shortly after so you never miss a thing. Here is how to tune in.

1. Go to ridetvgo.tv on your computer, phone, or tablet, or open the Ride TV app on your smart TV or streaming device.
2. Sign in or subscribe. New viewers can create an account and subscribe in a few minutes. Start a three-day free trial today.
3. Find Ruby Buckle East on the Ride TV homepage or live events page once the broadcast goes live.
4. Watch live all four days, then rewatch any run on-demand on your own schedule.

A free stream is also available on the Ruby Buckle website. Click here to watch.

For the ultimate streaming experience, watch the action live from Perry, then go back and watch any run as many times as you want once it posts on-demand. You can also find the EQN Sports Desk winner’s interviews on Ride TV as well.

Watch on Ride TV.

Event at a Glance

• Event: Ruby Buckle East Barrel Race
• Purse: $1,220,000
• Dates: August 20 to 23, 2026
• Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry, Georgia
• Divisions: 2D Futurity, 2D Derby, Rookie Ruby, Youth, Open 5D
• Eligibility: Horses sired by nominated Ruby Buckle stallions
• Where to watch: Live and on-demand on Ride TV at ridetvgo.tv or the Ruby Buckle website.
  
  Event results coming soon.

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About the Ruby Buckle

The Ruby Buckle Regional Barrel Races are built to increase both opportunity and quality in the sport. Each event features an Open 5D, a 2D Futurity, and a 2D Derby, structured to reward depth across the field. Focused on promoting Ruby Buckle stallions and their offspring, the program continues to raise the standard of competition while giving riders at every level a real shot at meaningful payouts. With three regional races and equal payouts, it’s a format designed for consistency, opportunity, and long-term success. Click here for more information.