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How to Qualify for the Million Dollar Breakaway 2026
The Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway continues to expand in 2026, offering more opportunities than ever for female breakaway ropers to qualify for the Semi-Finals and compete for one of the sport's most prestigious titles.
With new qualifiers, increased advancement spots, and a restructured path to the Finals, the road to Scottsdale is more accessible and competitive than ever.
View full event details→2026 Qualifier Schedule
Every qualifier feeding the 2026 Semi-Finals, from early pathways through the final Scottsdale opportunities.
First Chance Qualifier (Completed)
- Date
- December 21, 2025
- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Advancement
- 20 athletes advanced to the Semi-Finals
Coastal Qualifier (New)
- Date
- September 23-24, 2026
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, California
- Added Money
- $30,000
- Advancement
- 20 qualifiers advance to the Semi-Finals
- Automatic Finals Berth
- Winner of the Finals Performance
Entries close September 14, 2026
Canadian Qualifier (New)
- Date
- October 9-10, 2026
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Added Money
- $30,000
- Advancement
- 20 qualifiers advance to the Semi-Finals
- Automatic Finals Berth
- Winner of the Finals Performance
Oklahoma's Richest Qualifier
- Date
- October 15-18, 2026
- Location
- Lazy E Arena, Guthrie, Oklahoma
- Added Money
- $30,000
- Advancement Format
- Top 15 from each round (3 rounds); Top 15 from the aggregate
- Total Advancing
- 60 athletes to the Semi-Finals
- Automatic Finals Berth
- Winner of the Finals Performance
Entries close September 28, 2026
VRQ Leaderboard Qualification
- Advancement
- Top 20 athletes qualify directly to the Semi-Finals
- Leaderboard Period
- November 3, 2025 - October 18, 2026
Last Chance Qualifier
- Date
- November 23-24, 2026
- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Advancement Format
- Top 10 from each round; Top 10 from the aggregate
- Total Advancing
- 40 athletes
- Plus
- 5 PWR Challengers
Buy Back Round
- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Timing
- Held prior to the Semi-Finals
- Entries
- Athletes may enter twice for an additional opportunity
- Advancement
- 5 additional athletes
- Plus
- 1 PWR Challenger
Who Can Compete
The Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway is an open event for all female breakaway ropers.
- No membership required
- Open to all ages
Semi-Finals Structure
- The Semi-Finals field will include
- 20 qualifiers from the 2025 First Chance Qualifier
- 20 qualifiers from the Coastal Qualifier
- 20 qualifiers from the Canadian Qualifier
- 60 qualifiers from Oklahoma's Richest
- 40 qualifiers from the Last Chance Qualifier
- 5 qualifiers from the Buy Back Round
- 20 qualifiers from the Kimes VRQ Leaderboard
- 26 PWR qualifiers (5 from each qualifier and 1 from the Buy Back Round)
- Total Semi-Final Competitors
- 211
Finals Advancement
From the Semi-Finals, 17 athletes will advance from the Semi-Finals to the Championship Finals.
- Automatic Finals Qualifiers
- Coastal Qualifier Finals Performance winner
- Canadian Qualifier Finals Performance winner
- Oklahoma's Richest Finals Performance winner
- Total Finals Field
- 20 athletes
Finals Competition Format
The Championship Finals will consist of 10 rounds.
- Rounds 1-3: Thursday
- Rounds 4-6: Friday
- Rounds 7-10: Saturday
- Mid-Finals Cut
- After Round 6, the field will be cut from 20 athletes to 15 athletes based on money won and average.
High Money Title
The High Money Champion will now be determined by cumulative earnings across all qualifier events and the Finals.
- 2025 First Chance Qualifier earnings will not count toward 2026 High Money standings
- Beginning in 2027, all qualifier events will count toward cumulative High Money calculations
PWR Challenger Incentive
In partnership with Premier Women's Rodeo, the Challenger Incentive adds even more opportunity for athletes throughout the season.
- $25,000 in additional incentive money
- Available across qualifiers, Semi-Finals, and Finals
- Includes an exclusive Challenger Showcase
- Athletes must meet Challenger eligibility requirements
- Athletes must have a PWR ID Card and nominate the event in the VRQ to be eligible