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The richest breakaway roping in the world. $1,000,000 in prize money. 20 finalists. 10 go-rounds. Five nights of competition at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
MDB 2026 · Scottsdale, AZ
The Million Dollar Breakaway is the premier breakaway roping event in the country, bringing together the best ropers from across the nation to compete for record-setting prize money. Created by Kimes Ranch and producer Chris Neal, the event welcomes all female breakaway ropers to compete on the biggest stage in the sport: three nights of competition at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
Over $1,000,000 in prize money across 10 go-rounds and the aggregate average.
Per round × 10 rounds
| 1st | $25,000 |
| 2nd | $17,500 |
| 3rd | $15,000 |
| 4th | $12,500 |
| 5th | $7,500 |
| 6th | $5,000 |
Aggregate across all rounds
| 1st | $50,000 |
| 2nd | $40,000 |
| 3rd | $30,000 |
| 4th | $25,000 |
| 5th | $17,500 |
| 6th | $12,500 |
The Sport
Breakaway roping is one of the fastest events in western sport. A calf is released from the roping chute and the roper, positioned on the right-hand side, chases to lasso the calf around the neck in a clean bell-collar catch. Her rope is tied to the saddle horn with a breakable string, and the clock stops the instant the string breaks away. The fastest clean run wins.
The Million Dollar Breakaway is the richest event in the sport: $1,000,000 in prize money, all-female, no membership required, broadcast on CBS Sports Network, held over five nights at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
Latest Results
The aggregate champion and top money-earners from the most recent completed Million Dollar Breakaway.
Past Champions
Revisit event winners, go-round leaders, and full results from every Million Dollar Breakaway.
Frequently Asked
The quick answers. For everything else, visit the full FAQ.
Don't miss your chance to witness the best breakaway ropers in the world compete for record-setting prizes.
The richest breakaway roping in the world returns with an expanded 2026 format. $1,000,000 in total prize money across 10 go-rounds and the aggregate. For 2026, all 20 finalists advance from the Semi-Finals and Qualifier Finals Performances -17 from the Semi-Finals and 3 automatic qualifiers (winners of the Summer, Fall, and Oklahoma's Richest Finals Performances). A broader qualifier pathway featuring six live events, the VRQ Leaderboard, and PWR feeds 211 competitors into the Semi-Finals at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
Multiple pathways to earn your spot at the Million Dollar Breakaway.
The Buy Back Round provides an additional pathway to the MDB Semi-Finals. Contestants who do not advance from the Last Chance Qualifier may purchase a buy back entry for another chance to compete. 5 athletes advance to the Semi-Finals from the Buy Back Round.
The Fall Qualifier is a new addition to the 2026 Million Dollar Breakaway qualifier schedule. This $30,000 added event sends 20 athletes to the MDB Semi-Finals. The winner of the Fall Qualifier Finals Performance earns an automatic spot in the 20-woman MDB Finals. Dates and location to be announced.
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