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The RODEOHOUSTON Super Series is a 20-day tournament-style competition that crowns an event champion in bareback riding, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, and women’s barrel racing and breakaway roping.  With a total payout of $2,533,500, each champion is awarded $65,000, plus previous round winnings, a custom-made saddle and belt buckle, and an invitation to compete at RODEOHOUSTON the following year.

RODEOHOUSTON is an official PRCA NFR money event, with earnings from RODEOHOUSTON counting toward qualification for the NFR and the PRCA World Standings.

Super Series Breakdown2025 Champions

DAY SHEETS

SCHEDULE

PAYOUT

LIVESTOCK CARE

HOW TO WATCH

HOW IT WORKS

RODEOHOUSTON is organized into five three-day Super Series, two Semifinal rounds, two Wild Card rounds and a Championship round. Each series includes three rounds, with one round being performed each day. There are eight contestants in each of the eight rodeo events during the series. Each series advances the top four money winners in each event to one of the two Semifinal rounds, where 10 athletes compete in each event. Both Semifinal rounds send the top four athletes in each event to the Championship, while the remaining six move to one of the two Wild Card rounds for a second chance at earning a spot in the Championship. From both Wild Card rounds, the top one athlete in each event advances to the Championship.

The Championship includes all 10 athletes competing in each event. The top four advance and immediately ride again in the Championship Shootout Round to determine the event champion and the $65,000 payout.

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2025 SCHEDULE

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Performance Date Time
Super Series I, Go-Round 1 Tuesday, March 4 6:45 p.m.
Super Series I, Go-Round 2 Wednesday, March 5 6:45 p.m.
Super Series I, Go-Round 3 and Super Series I Championship Thursday, March 6 6:45 p.m.
Super Series II, Go-Round 1 Friday, March 7 6:45 p.m.
Super Series II, Go-Round 2 Saturday, March 8 2:45 p.m.
Super Series II, Go-Round 3 and Super Series II Championship Sunday, March 9 2:45 p.m.
Super Series III, Go-Round 1 Monday, March 10 6:45 p.m.
Super Series III, Go-Round 2 Tuesday, March 11 6:45 p.m.
Super Series III, Go-Round 3 and Super Series III Championship Wednesday, March 12 6:45 p.m.
Super Series IV, Go-Round 1 Thursday, March 13 6:45 p.m.
Super Series IV, Go-Round 2 Friday, March 14 6:45 p.m.
Super Series IV, Go-Round 3 and Super Series IV Championship Saturday, March 15 2:45 p.m.
Super Series V, Go-Round 1 Sunday, March 16 2:45 p.m.
Super Series V, Go-Round 2 Monday, March 17 6:45 p.m.
Super Series V, Go-Round 3 and Super Series V Championship Tuesday, March 18 6:45 p.m.
Semifinal 1 Wednesday, March 19 6:45 p.m.
Semifinal 2 Thursday, March 20 6:45 p.m.
Wild Card 1 Friday, March 21 6:45 p.m.
Wild Card 2 Saturday March 22 2:45 p.m.
RODEOHOUSTON® Super Series Championship Sunday, March 23 2:45 p.m

2025 PAYOUT

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ALL EVENTS

Event Payout:                               $281,500

Team Roping doubled                     {$563,000}

Super Series Payout:                  $22,500

Five series, per event

Go-Round Payout:             $7,500

Three rounds per series, per event

  • First Place:                                $3,000
  • Second Place:                           $2,000
  • Third Place:                              $1,000
  • Fourth Place:                            $750
  • Fifth Place:                                $500
  • Sixth Place:                               $250

 

Semifinals Payout:                       $6,750

Two semifinal rounds, per event

  • First Place:                                 $3,000
  • Second Place:                             $2,000
  • Third Place:                                $1,000
  • Fourth Place:                              $750

 

Wildcard Payout:                           $7,750

Two wildcard rounds, per event

  • First Place:                                 $3,000
  • Second Place:                             $2,000
  • Third Place:                                $1,000
  • Fourth Place:                              $750
  • Fifth and Sixth Place:                $500 (each)

 

Championship:                                 $140,000

One payout/round, per event

  • First Place:                                  $65,000
  • Second Place:                             $30,000
  • Third Place:                                $20,000
  • Fourth Place:                              $10,000
  • Fifth – 10th Place:                      $2,500 (each)

 

Total RODEOHOUSTON® Payout: $2,533,500

 

HEADLINES

RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Championship

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RODEOHOUSTON Championship is underway, and the daysheet is here. Check out the top headlines of the round that kicks off March 23 at 2:45 p.m. Riley Webb - Tie-Down RopingRiley knows pressure. He is the two-time and reigning World Champion, who also won RODEOHOUSTON in 2023. The former rookie of…

RODEOHOUSTON Headlines | Wild Card 2

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RODEOHOUSTON Wildcard 2 is underway, and the daysheet is out. Check out the top headlines of the round that kicks off March 22 at 2:45 p.m. Leighton Berry - Bareback RidingLeighton has been in our headlines before, but this time the stakes are even higher. He has a one in…

RODEOHOUSTON Headlines | Wild Card 1

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RODEOHOUSTON Wild Card 1 is underway, and the daysheet is out. Check out the top headlines of the round that kicks off March 21 at 5:45 p.m. Dakota Eldridge - Steer WrestlingDakota is hoping to defend his title, but is taking the long way home through the Wildcard. Winning in…

RODEOHOUSTON Headlines | Semifinal 2

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RODEOHOUSTON Semi Final 2 is underway, and the daysheet is out. Check out the top headlines of the round that kicks off March 20 at 5:45 p.m. R.C. Landingham - Bareback RidingR.C. has a pathway to the Championship by trying to be one of the top 4 as he matches…

RODEOHOUSTON Headlines | Semifinal 1

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RODEOHOUSTON Semi Final 1 is underway, and the daysheet is available. Check out the top headlines of the round that kicks off March 19 at 5:45 p.m. Cole Clemons - Tie Down RopingCole had one of the fastest runs in the tie down roping this year at RODEOHOUSTON with a…

RODEOHOUSTON Headlines | Super Series V Round 3

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RODEOHOUSTON Super Series V is underway, and the daysheet is out for Round 3. Check out the top headlines of the round that kicks off March 18 at 5:45 p.m. Clay Jorgenson - Bareback RidingClay is two for two in this Super Series winning both rounds with an 86.5 and…

RODEOHOUSTON Headlines | Super Series V Round 2

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RODEOHOUSTON Super Series V is underway, and the daysheet is out for Round 2. Check out the top headlines of the round that kicks off March 17 at 5:45 p.m. Tuf Cooper - Tie Down RopingTuf started off strong with a win in Round 1. With four World Titles to…

RODEOHOUSTON Headlines | Super Series V Round 1

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RODEOHOUSTON Super Series V is underway, and the daysheet is out for Round 1. Check out the top headlines of the round that kicks off March 16 at 2:45 p.m. Shad Mayfield - Tie Down RopingShad just won his second World Championship, this one being an all-around title to add…

RODEOHOUSTON Headlines | Super Series IV Round 3

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RODEOHOUSTON Super Series IV is underway, and the daysheet is out for Round 3. Check out the top headlines of the round that kicks off March 15 at 2:45 p.m. Weston Patterson - Saddle Bronc RidingWeston is an up and coming Saddle Bronc Rider who has impressed the audiences in…

RODEOHOUSTON Headlines | Super Series IV Round 2

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RODEOHOUSTON Super Series IV is underway, and the daysheet is out for Round 2. Check out the top headlines of the round that kicks off March 14 at 5:45 p.m. Shay Carrol - Team RopingShay and his partner Logan Moore won a check in Round 1 with a 6.1. If…

LIVESTOCK CARE

RODEO IS NOT AN INDIVIDUAL SPORT

Honoring the skills of the American cowboy, the sport of rodeo is just as much about livestock as it is cowboys and cowgirls — each are athletes in their own right. To ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes competing, RODEOHOUSTON provides on-site medical care for both livestock and contestants. RODEOHOUSTON also follows strict protocol regarding the equipment contestants are allowed to use in the arena.

Audiences raise the most questions about the equipment used during rough stock events — flank straps and spurs. These “tools of the trade” are used during bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding to enhance the livestock’s bucking action. The flank strap is a sheepskin-lined strip of leather placed on the flank of the horse or bull, which is located behind the animal’s rib cage. RODEOHOUSTON strictly regulates the use of the strap, which must have a quick-release buckle without any sharp objects. Dull spurs also are utilized in rough stock and speed events. RODEOHOUSTON regulations mandate that spurs have blunt rowels (the star-shaped wheel located on the spur) that are approximately one-eighth of an inch thick and, therefore, cannot cut or harm the livestock. Competitors using non-regulation spurs will be disqualified.

As with any sport, there is always a chance of injury. To ensure all livestock are treated with appropriate care, a licensed veterinarian remains near the RODEOHOUSTON arena at all times during the 20 rodeo performances.

RODEOHOUSTON acknowledges the importance of livestock to the sport of rodeo and ensures all competitors, staff and volunteers adhere to best practices for keeping livestock healthy and ready to perform each night.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Animal Welfare Policy

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is committed to ensuring all those responsible, including but not limited to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo personnel, volunteers, competitors, exhibitors, and stock providers, accept responsibility for the husbandry, care and handling of animals for the duration of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Our organization is committed to the humane treatment of animals and works with various organizations and associations to monitor industry best practices, as well as ensure the ongoing maintenance of our competition rules to create and maintain an environment that results in the respect and care of our animals. Show management reserves the right to disqualify and remove any exhibitor or contestant deemed to be in violation with this principle of animal husbandry.

HOW TO WATCH

Fan Zone

RODEOHOUSTON brings superstar rodeo athletes to thousands of fans every night. The Fan Zone offers an opportunity for fans of all ages to meet the real cowboys and cowgirls who bring this larger-than-life sport to Houston every spring.

Take home a piece of RODEOHOUSTON with an autographed back number replica from all-star athletes. A Rodeo ticket is required for entry into NRG Stadium, and the Fan Zones are located on the main concourse in sections 103 & 124.

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RODEOHOUSTON BROADCAST ON THREE NETWORKS

Catch all the Rodeo action in NRG Stadium on Space City Home Network, The Cowboy Channel and Telemundo Texas. The three networks will showcase 20 nights of RODEOHOUSTON, including the RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Semifinals, Wild Cards and Championship Rounds. 

The Cowboy Channel’s RURAL RADIO, Channel 147 on Sirius XM, also includes coverage of RODEOHOUSTON. The 20-day event is livestreamed via Telemundo Houston as well as online at RODEOHOUSTON.com.