The American Rodeo Semifinals Roster Set With $2 Million on the Line

The self proclaimed “Crown Jewel of Rodeo” is about to take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The world knows it as The American Rodeo.

Contestants all over the country have been competing for their spot in the semifinals. The successful competitors coming out of the semifinals will be eligible for the $2 million grand prize (the last time this large a prize will be available).

It has been quite a journey for these athletes. They first had to advance from a qualifier. Then they went to their respective Regional Finals, where they had to come out and be in the top five finishers. There were three Regional Finals across various parts of the country meaning that a total of 15 competitors (give or take for ties) will compete at the semifinals.

The roster has been set and the action will happen May 22. Only the top five coming out of the semifinals performance will have the chance to compete against the best in the world on Saturday, May 23.

The top five in the 2025 PRCA/WPRA World Standings have been invited to throw down against the top five coming out of the semi-finals. If the World Standings leader wins their respective event, they will receive $100,000, but if a semifinal qualifier happens to win, they can be eligible for a portion of the grand prize of $2 million.

With the exception of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, this will be the richest event in history.

Here are the top 15 competitors that have worked their way through the long journey to the semifinals.

BAREBACK

1. Tilden Hooper
2. Tanner Aus
3. Richmond Champion
4. Chett Deitz
5. Bodee Lammers
6. Ty Pope
7. Leighton Berry
8. R.C. Landingham
9. Jacob Lees
10. Kade Berry
11. Keenan Hayes
12. Weston Timberman
13. Daxtyn Feild
14. Mason Stuller
15. Orin Larsen
16. Jayco Roper

BREAKAWAY

1. Emmry Edwards
2. Rickie Fanning
3. Lydia Townson
4. Kelsie Domer
5. Beau Peterson
6. Timber Allenbrand
7. Kali Jo Bannister
8. Macy Hancock
9. Jackie Crawford
10. ShyAnne Jarrett
11. Hadley Thompson
12. Madison Outhier
13. Fallon Ruffoni
14. Maddy Jacobs
15. Sutton Mang

TEAM ROPING