Where Champions Are Crowned
Watch as top notch youth rodeo contestants come from all over the Midwest to compete against the best. Since 2007, the American Royal Youth Rodeo has presented more than $101,625 in prize money! Come see the true grit and determination of today’s youth at the American Royal this spring.
2026 Youth Rodeo Scholarship
The American Royal Association will select two outstanding Youth Rodeo participants to each receive a $500 scholarship.
Scholarship Application Evaulation Process:
- Resume
- Essay
- Performance Scores/Times at the American Royal Youth Rodeo
- Result/Behavior at the American Royal Youth Rodeo
- Must have competed at the 2026 American Royal Youth Rodeo
Timeline:
- June 15, 2026 | Applications open
- June 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. cst | Application deadline
- July 8-July 15, 2026 | Selection Committe Review
- July 17, 2026 | Youth Rodeo Scholarship Announcement
Applications open on June 15, 2026
2026 Youth Rodeo Results
Schedule of Events
JUNIOR EVENTS | Ages 13 and under, as of April 23, 2026
Events Include:
- Junior Bulls (12-13 years)
- Girls Barrel Racing
- Girls Goat Tying
- Tie Down Roping
- Boys Breakaway Roping
- Girls Breakaway Roping
- Girls Pole Bending
- Team Roping (must enter as a team)
- Junior Bareback (12-13 years)
- Steer Riding (9-11 years)
SENIOR EVENTS | Ages 14-19, as of April 22, 2026
Events Include:
- Bareback Riding
- Bull Riding
- Barrel Racing (Ladies)
- Breakaway Roping (Ladies)
- Goat Tying (Ladies)
- Pole Bending (Ladies)
- Tie-Down Roping
- Steer Wrestling
- Saddle Bronc Riding
- Team Roping (must enter as a team)
YOUTH JACKPOT
- Ages 19 and under as of April 24, 2026
Events include:
- Barrel Racing
- Breakaway
- Team Roping (must enter as a team)
When
April 20 - 22, 2027
Where
American Royal
Doors Open
Information coming soon.
Contact Info
816-569-4023
