Thursday · November 12
Time TBA
GCPRA Team Roping Jackpot
Information will be forthcoming.
5–7 PM
Early Contestant Check-In available at the office
Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo Association
2026 GCPRA FINALS
November 13–15, 2026
Buckeye Equestrian & Events Center · Buckeye, Arizona
$50,000++ in Added Money & Prizes
Important Finals Information
Location
Buckeye Equestrian & Events Center
10300 S. Miller Road
Buckeye, AZ
Finals Entries
Open: Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 AM
Close: Friday, October 23 at 9:00 PM
Qualifications & Alternates
Contestants who have met the required rodeo count may enter even if they are not among the top 15 money earners. Those contestants will be placed on the alternate list and notified if drawn into the Finals.
Most events
6 GCPRA lead rodeos
Bareback · Saddle Bronc · Bull Riding
4 GCPRA lead-sanctioned rodeos
Awards & Contestant Benefits
All Finals contestants receive a finalist jacket and felt back number. Buckles will be awarded to each go-round winner, Finals average winners, and the All Around Cowboy and Cowgirl. Year-end event and All Around winners (top four) will receive saddles and prizes, with more awards planned.
Guest admission: Each contestant receives one guest wristband for admission to each performance. Additional admission tickets must be purchased. Contestants may pick up children's wristbands at the office.
2026 Finals Schedule
Friday · November 13
8–10 AM
Open arena time
10 AM–1 PM
Contestant check-in at office
2 PM
Round 1 · Incentive Tie Down, Team Roping & Barrels
All 15 incentive finalists
4 PM
Mandatory contestant meeting · Arena stands
5 PM
Gates open for fans
7 PM
Round 1 performance · Open events
Saturday · November 14
11 AM
Round 2 · Incentive events
3 PM
Gates open for fans
5 PM
Round 2 performance · Open events
Sunday · November 15
9 AM
Round 3 · Incentive events
11 AM
Gates open for fans
1 PM
Round 3 performance · Open events
4 PM
Year-End GCPRA Awards Banquet
RV & Stall Reservations
RV and stall reservations are handled directly by Buckeye Equestrian & Events Center.
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