Thursday — November 26
Performance 1 — Rounds 1, 2, 3
- Doors Open
- 5:30 PM MST
- Breakaway Performance
- 6:30 PM MST
November 23-29, 2026
Million Dollar Breakaway 2026
WestWorld of Scottsdale
$1,000,000 Prize Money
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.
Prize Information
Performances
Friday — November 27
Performance 2 — Rounds 4, 5, 6
Logan Ryan Band Concert
- Doors Open
- 5:30 PM MST
- Breakaway Performance
- 6:30 PM MST
- Concert
- 9:30 PM MST
Saturday — November 28
Performance 3 — Rounds 7, 8, 9, 10
Ashley McBryde Concert
- Doors Open
- 5:30 PM MST
- Breakaway Performance
- 6:30 PM MST
- Concert
- 9:30 PM MST
Event Schedule
Nov 23-24: Last Chance Qualifier & Buy Back
Nov 25: Semi-Finals & 20-Finalist Back Number Ceremony
Nov 26-29: Finals Performances with evening concerts
Venue
WestWorld of Scottsdale16601 N Pima Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
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