Over $2.5 million dollars will be paid out across the eight events at the 2025 RODEOHOUSTON.
Yes, you read that right! With an increase of over $350,000 in total payout in comparison to 2024, this upcoming RODEOHOUSTON is sure to be one for the record books. Now earning the title of the world’s richest regular-season rodeo, this historic rodeo is sure to have major world standings race implications.
Increasing the payout to $65,000 for each event winner provides unhead of opportunities to rodeo athletes and holds the power to truly be a life-changing opportunity. RODEOHOUSTON reaffirms its commitment to excellence by investing more funds in the top four winning athletes per event. Responding to valuable athlete feedback, increasing the total purse to $2.5 million was a decision the Rodeo was proud to make. For each of the eight events, the total payout has now increased from $242,000 to $281,500. The rodeo events include tie-down roping, bareback riding, team roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and bull riding. This increase not only elevates the stakes but also underscores the event’s responsiveness to its athletes’ needs, further cementing its reputation as a leader in the rodeo industry.
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“As the world’s richest regular-season rodeo, we are so proud to say we can now offer a purse of this size to our incredible contestants,” said Chris Boleman, president and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. “As RODEOHOUSTON continues to maintain its place among top rodeos, we continue to evolve, and it’s one of our priorities to ensure our payout amounts do too. These athletes are among the most competitive in the world, and we are proud to be a rodeo they strive to compete in.”
Mark your calendars and make plans to be in Houston March 4-23, 2025 for this historic display of elite rodeo competition. For more information, visit the RODEOHOUSTON website.
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