THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR RODEO
The Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo (WCJR), presented by Montana Silversmiths, has announced the event format and schedule for the 2026 event, along with a new collaboration with CN Productions. The event will return to the iconic Lazy E Arena on new, earlier dates, July 6–11, and will feature enhanced payouts, updated qualification routes, and more opportunities to win for athletes. The 2025 event paid out over $410,000.
WHO QUALIFIES?
The top 15 contestants per timed event discipline and the top 15 contestants per roughstock discipline will earn a direct spot in the semi-finals with no additional entry fee—standings determined from the VRQ 2026 WCJR Leaderboard as of June 22, 2026.
NOMINATION DEADLINE
Start Date: June 23, 2025
End Date: June 14, 2026
The top 15 contestants per timed event discipline and the top three contestants per roughstock discipline will earn a direct spot in the semi-finals with no additional entry fee—standings determined from the VRQ 2026 WCJR Leaderboard as of June 14, 2026.
HOW DO YOU NOMINATE?
1- Visit the Nomination Portal
2- Click “Sign In” or “Register” (if you don’t already have an account)
3- Select “Nominate” from the menu
4- Enter the event name and location
5- Choose your discipline
6- Select the competition date
7- Review and confirm your payment
8- Start earning points and climb the leaderboard!