One of the biggest ropings in the world returns to Fort Worth, Texas, as the 2026 USTRC Cinch National Finals of Team Roping kicks off Sunday, April 19—streaming live on Roping.com. With more than $3.4 million paid out last year, the NFTR continues to set the standard for opportunity and scale in the sport.
Held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, the USTRC Cinch NFTR draws more teams than any other roping event in the world. The 2026 edition begins with the #16.5 Succeed Shootout, the #15.5 NRS Shootout, and the $10,000-added Open Yeti Shootout, marking the start of a full week of competition.
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2026 USTRC Cinch NFTR Schedule
*Ropings start at 8:30 a.m. CST daily
Sunday, April 19
- 16.5 Succeed Shootout
- 15.5 NRS Shootout
- Open YETI Shootout ( $10,000 Added )
Monday, April 20
- 14.5 Cowboy Tack Shootout
- 13.5 Succeed Shootout
- 12.5 Key Card Advantage WSTR Qualifier
Tuesday, April 21
- 12.5 Resistol Shootout
- 12.5 Horse Power Boots Legends Over 40
- 11.5 Key Card Advantage WSTR Qualifier
Wednesday, April 22
- 11.5 Bloomer Shootout
- 11.5 Horse Power Boots Legends Over 40
- 10.5 Key Card Advantage WSTR Qualifier
- Cinch Ladies Open with 9.5 Incentive
10 AM Start Time | Watt Arena
- Total Feeds 19 & Under Breakaway
- Total Feeds 15 & Under Breakaway
- Total Feeds Open Breakaway ( $5,000 Added )
Thursday, April 23
- 10.5 YETI Shootout (6.5 Heeler Cap)
- 10.5 Priefert Legends Over 40 (6.5 Heeler Cap)
- 9.5 Key Card Advantage WSTR Qualifier
Friday, April 24
- 9.5 Hot Heels Shootout (5.5 Heeler Cap)
- 9.5 NRS Legends Over 50 (5.5 Heeler Cap)
- 8.5 Stretch Shootout (4.5 Cap Both Ends)
Saturday, April 25
- 8.5 Total Feeds Legends Over 50 (4.5 Cap Both Ends)
- 9.5 Holiday Auto Truck Roping (5.5 Heeler Cap)
Sunday, April 26
7.5 Classic Equine USTRC Championships (4 Cap Both Ends)
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