The International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) and the Premier Women’s Rodeo (PWR) are proud to announce a new partnership that will expand competitive opportunities and increase earning potential for women rodeo athletes. In 2026, up to $10,000 from the PWR Championship earnings will now count toward the IPRA World Standings, strengthening alignment between the two organizations and offering athletes more ways to advance.
For the PWR earnings to count towards an IPRA member’s World Standings, athletes must compete in at least 10 IPRA “first sanctioned” rodeos and hold an active IPRA membership before competing a PWR event. The partnership also integrates the IFR56 Finals into the W26 leaderboard, with expanded points awarded down to 15 places in every round for athletes who nominate the event. These points will apply exclusively to the W26 leaderboard, creating additional pathways for athletes to climb standings and compete for the coveted titles.
As part of the partnership, IPRA members will receive 10% off PWR (W26) nominations using the code W26IPRA10, valid through April 12, 2026.
“The IPRA is proud to have been involved as a partner with the WRWC (PWR) since its inception, and aligns to create more opportunities for IPRA and PWR athletes,” said Dale Yerigan, General Manager of the IPRA. “I am anxious to see where this new venture leads, and ready to see PWR World Champions take home an IPRA World Championship.”
“Supporting cowgirls has always been at the heart of what we do at PWR,” said Linsay Rosser-Sumpter, PWR Commissioner. “Partnering with the IPRA allows us to expand real earning potential for the incredible women who compete there. Together, we're opening more doors, creating more pathways, and ensuring that every cowgirl has the opportunity to be rewarded for her talent and hard work.”
Members are eligible to nominate and earn leaderboard points towards the PWR leaderboard until April 12, 2026 by nominating at vrqapp.com. All Earnings from the PWR World Championship, May 12-15 at the historical Cowtown Coliseum, will count towards the 2026 IPRA World Standings.
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About the IPRA:
Since 1957, the IPRA has sanctioned hundreds of rodeo opportunities across North America. As the second-largest professional rodeo association, the IPRA also crowns yearly world champions at the International Finals Rodeo, currently held at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla. The IPRA proudly supports the growth of youth rodeo as the parent organization of the International Finals Youth Rodeo. For media and communications inquiries, contact IPRA Director of Communications Julia Dondero at 775-737-1431 or julia@iprarodeo.com.
About PWR (Premier Women’s Rodeo):
PWR is the leading organization for women’s rodeo, sanctioning the Premier Women’s Rodeo World Championship and other key events. Founded by PBR and built upon the success of the Women’s Rodeo Championship, PWR is dedicated to empowering women in Western sports through equitable competition, visibility, and opportunity. PWR offers the richest payouts, the broadest range of disciplines, and an inclusive qualification system designed for athletes of all levels — from grassroots competitors to elite professionals.For media and communications inquiries, contact PWR Director of Operations & Rodeo Administration, Sami Jo Smith at (307) 286-2653 or sjsmith@wrwc.rodeo.
About PBR (Professional Bull Riders):
PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. More than 1,000 bull riders compete in more than 200 events annually across the televised PBR Unleash The Beast tour (UTB), which features the top bull riders in the world; the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT); the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD); and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. In 2022, the organization launched PBR Teams—10 teams of the world’s best bull riders competing for a new championship—as well as the PBR Challenger Series with more than 50 annual events nationwide. PBR events are broadcast on CBS Television Network, Paramount+, the CW Network, and FOX Nation. PBR is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, X at X.com/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR.
