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Million Dollar Breakaway

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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.

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Semi-Finalists
211
Finals Field
20 athletes
New Qualifiers
2
Qualifier Added Money
$90,000

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

Summer Qualifier (New)

Date
TBD
Location
TBD
Added Money
$30,000
Advancement
20 qualifiers advance to the Semi-Finals
Automatic Finals Berth
Winner of the Finals Performance

Fall Qualifier (New)

Date
TBD
Location
TBD
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

VRQ Leaderboard Qualification

Advancement
Top 20 athletes qualify directly to the Semi-Finals
Leaderboard Period
April 2 - November 2, 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 Summer Qualifier
  • 20 qualifiers from the Fall 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
  • Summer Qualifier Finals Performance winner
  • Fall 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 enter the PWR Package in the NextGen Rodeo App