GUTHRIE, Okla. – The 2025 World Championship Junior Rodeo (WCJR) is set to take center stage at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma, from July 23–26, bringing together hundreds of the world’s elite youth rodeo athletes to compete for a record-breaking estimated $400,000 payout and gold buckle glory. The competition will be broadcast exclusively on Nextgen Rodeo, delivering every second of action to fans around the world.
Competition gets underway Wednesday, July 23, with Round One of the WCJR Open Rounds. Round Two follows on Thursday, July 24. Each day will feature a full slate of Youth and Junior Division heats in timed event disciplines. On Friday, July 25, the action intensifies with a full Buy Back Round before launching into the Semi-Finals, beginning with Roughstock. The Youth Division Semi-Finals will follow, featuring all timed event disciplines. The Junior Division Semi-Finals will close out the day.
The excitement reaches a fever pitch on Saturday, July 26, when the Championship Round takes center stage. The top seven athletes in each roughstock discipline and the top ten in each timed event discipline will compete head-to-head in a final showdown to crown the 2025 WCJR event champions.
Event advancement can be found here.
Division Youth World Champions will be crowned following the conclusion of the Championship Round. These titles will be awarded to the athletes who earn the most world points across all disciplines between June 23, 2024, and July 26, 2025.
In addition to the competition, July 23–25 will also feature open jackpots in goat tying, breakaway roping, and team roping at the Reliance Arena.
For detailed schedule, please see here. Event Schedule is as follows.
|
DATE |
TIME |
ROUND |
ARENA |
Disciplines |
|
23-Jul |
8 A.M. |
WCJR Open Round One |
Lazy E Arena |
GBR, TD, TR, SW |
|
23-Jul |
9 a.m. |
WCJR Open Round One |
Reliance Arena |
BAW, GT, PB |
|
24-Jul |
8 A.M. |
WCJR Open Round Two |
Lazy E Arena |
GBR, TD, TR, SW |
|
24-Jul |
9 a.m. |
WCJR Open Round Two |
Reliance Arena |
BAW, GT, PB |
|
25-Jul |
7 a.m. |
Buy Back Rounds |
Lazy E Arena |
All Disciplines |
|
25-Jul |
Noon |
Junior Division Semi-Finals Round |
Lazy E Arena |
Roughstock |
|
25-Jul |
2 p.m. |
Youth Division Semi-Finals Round |
Lazy E Arena |
All Timed Events |
|
25-Jul |
5:30 p.m. |
Junior Division Semi-Finals Round |
Lazy E Arena |
All Timed Events |
|
26-Jul |
2 p.m. |
Youth Division Championship Round |
Lazy E Arena |
All Disciplines |
|
26-Jul |
7 p.m. |
Junior Division Championship Round |
Lazy E Arena |
All Disciplines |
Nextgen Rodeo will be the exclusive home of the 2025 WCJR, streaming the event live July 23–26. The Qualifying Rounds on July 23–24 will be available via paid subscription, while the Semi-Finals and Championship Rounds will be offered as a free stream to fans everywhere. For streaming access or to download the app, visit NextgenRodeo.com.
2025 WCJR entries are open now HERE and will close on July 17 at Noon CT. All Open Entry athletes will begin in the Qualifying Rounds.
For more event details, advancement charts, and athlete information, visit wcjrodeo.com.
Photo courtesy of Bull Stock Media