The 56th annual International Finals Rodeo (IFR), presented by Love’s, is scheduled for Jan. 15–18, 2026, at the historic Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla. Serving as the year-end championship event for the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA), the IFR will feature the top 15 athletes in each discipline competing for world titles.
With $500,000 awarded in 2025, the event continues to mark new milestones in IPRA history, thrilling fans and athletes alike. The 2025 regular IPRA season concludes Nov. 30, with IFR lineups to be announced shortly after. Following a final audit of world standings on Dec. 1, athletes will be notified of their qualification and receive official event details.
Ticket information will be available soon through the Lazy E Arena. Since its founding in 1957, the IPRA has sanctioned hundreds of rodeos across North America. Today, as the second-largest professional rodeo association, the IFR remains a premier event showcasing the sport’s top talent.
A full schedule of events, including the Gold Buckle Gala, committee details and performance times, will be released in the coming months. Fans and athletes can secure lodging at the Hilton Garden Inn Edmond, the official host hotel of the IFR.
This year, a new rule has been implemented for IPRA personnel “of the year” awards: nominees must submit their names to be considered for the ballot. Nominations open Sept. 1 and will be accepted online only.
A complete convention and performance schedule will be released as the event approaches.
To view the current IPRA world standings and upcoming schedule, please visit HERE.
