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Rodeo Austin 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Hali Williams Rodeo Austin
Calli MontagueMar 16, 2026

Rodeo Austin kicks off March 14-28, 2026, continuing the Texas Swing of rodeos.

Rodeo Austin traces its roots back to 1938 when it was first established as the Travis County Youth Show. Over the years, it evolved into a prominent event celebrating Texas’ rich cowboy heritage and agricultural traditions. In 1989, it officially adopted the name “Rodeo Austin” and expanded its offerings to include professional rodeo competitions alongside livestock shows, concerts, and other entertainment.

Here’s everything you need to know about Rodeo Austin to stay in the loop.

Rodeo Austin 101

2026 Rodeo Austin Breakaway Roping Results

Qualifying Round

Place

Roper

Time

1 (T)

Hali Williams

1.6

1 (T)

Josi Conner

1.6

3

Jaci Hammons

1.7

4 (T)

Jordan Hollabaugh

1.9

4 (T)

Sawyer Gilbert

1.9

4 (T)

Summer Williams

1.9

7 (T)

TiAda Gray

2

7 (T)

Aspen Miller

2

7 (T)

Jordi Edens-Mitchell

2

7 (T)

Jimmie Smith

2

7 (T)

Cadee Williams

2

12 (T)

Melyssa McDonald

2.1

12 (T)

Bradi Good

2.1

12 (T)

Kelsie Domer

2.1

15 (T)

Beau Peterson

2.2

15 (T)

Maddy Jacobs

2.2

17 (T)

Jenna Fulton

2.3

17 (T)

Macy Young

2.3

17 (T)

Taylor Engesser

2.3

17 (T)

Jenna Dallyn

2.3

21

Tiffany Schieck

2.4

22 (T)

Jade Mitchell

2.5

22 (T)

Rheagan Cotton

2.5

22 (T)

Kendal Pierson

2.5

23

Lucy Richards

2.7

24 (T)

Maelee Wade

2.8

24 (T)

Neelley Armes

2.8

Playoff Round Night 1

Place

Roper

Time

1

Kelsie Domer

2.0

2

Tiffany Schieck

2.1

3

Jade Mitchell

3.6

4

Kendal Pierson

12.0

Playoff Round Night 2

Place

Roper

Time

1

Bradi Good

2.8

2

Cadee Williams

4.4

Playoff Round Night 3

Place

Roper

Time

1

Jordan Hollabaugh

2.3

2

TiAda Gray

2.8

3

Sawyer Gilbert

3.2

Finals Qualifiers

Place

Roper


1

Kelsie Domer


2

Tiffany Shieck


3

Jordan Hollabaugh


4 (T)

Bradi Good


4 (T)

TiAda Gray


6

Sawyer Gilbert


7

Jade Mitchell


8

Cadee Williams


Rodeo Austin Format

For the WPRA events, Rodeo Austin will consist of 1 qualifying round to be held over the 11 performances (March 14-24) before moving into a playoff round that is held over three performances (March 25-27). From there, the top eight ropers from the playoff rounds will go head-to-head in the finals held March 28.

Rodeo Austin Payout

Payout can vary from year to year as format changes happen. This year’s rodeo has $64,000 added to the pot.

In 2025, current NFBR average champion Rylee George walked away the winner with an 1.7-second run, good for $11,280

Rylee George Takes Rodeo Austin 2025 🤘🏽 Full Results

2026 Rodeo Austin Concert Lineup

  • March 13: Eli Young Band
  • March 14: 49 Winchester
  • March 15: La Original Banda El Limón
  • March 16: Hudson Westbrook
  • March 17: Shane Smith & The Saints
  • March 18: Midland
  • March 19: Anne Wilson
  • March 20: William Clark Green
  • March 21: Randall King
  • March 22: Los Invasores de Nuevo León
  • March 23: Diamond Rio
  • March 24: Clint Black
  • March 25: Wyatt Flores
  • March 26: Flatland Cavalry
  • March 27: Tanya Tucker
  • March 28: Aaron Watson
This article was originally published on Breakaway Roping Journal — WPRA Coverage. View original article →

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