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For 2026, all 20 finalists will advance from the Semi-Finals and Qualifier Finals Performances. The addition of new regional qualifier events expands the event's geographic reach and improves accessibility for athletes nationwide.
The Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway Semi-Finals consist of the following qualifiers, listed in order of occurrence:
1. FIRST CHANCE QUALIFIER -20 spots (COMPLETED)
Held December 21, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. 20 qualifiers earned their spots in the Semi-Finals.
2. SUMMER QUALIFIER -20 spots (NEW)
Dates and location to be announced. $30,000 added qualifier Finals Performance. The winner of the Finals Performance earns an automatic spot in the 20-woman MDB Finals.
3. FALL QUALIFIER -20 spots (NEW)
Dates and location to be announced. $30,000 added qualifier Finals Performance. The winner of the Finals Performance earns an automatic spot in the 20-woman MDB Finals.
4. OKLAHOMA'S RICHEST -60 spots
October 15-18, 2026 at Lazy E Arena, Guthrie, Oklahoma. $30,000 added qualifier Finals Performance. The winner of the Finals Performance earns an automatic spot in the 20-woman MDB Finals.
5. LAST CHANCE QUALIFIER -40 spots
November 23-24, 2026 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The final live qualification event before the MDB Finals. Entry: $500 (70% payback).
6. BUY BACK ROUND -5 spots
Held during Last Chance Qualifier week. Contestants who do not advance from the LCQ may purchase a buy back entry for another chance to compete. Entry: $500 per entry, may enter twice (50% payback).
7. VRQ LEADERBOARD -20 spots
The Virtual Rodeo Qualifier (VRQ) is the premier global points-based qualification system. The top 20 competitors on the Kimes VRQ Leaderboard earn positions in the Semi-Finals with no additional entry fees. VRQ Nomination: $150. Athletes earn leaderboard points by nominating at PRCA, UPRA, and IPRA sanctioned rodeos through the PWR (Premier Women's Rodeo) platform. Visit vrqapp.com for details.
8. PWR (PREMIER WOMEN'S RODEO) -26 spots
5 qualifiers from each of the five main qualifiers (First Chance, Summer, Fall, Oklahoma's Richest, and Last Chance) plus 1 from the Buy Back Round.
17 competitors advance from the Semi-Finals to the Million Dollar Breakaway Finals. Additionally, 3 competitors earn automatic advancement as winners of the Summer Qualifier, Fall Qualifier, and Oklahoma's Richest Finals Performances. Together, these create a 20-athlete Championship Finals field.
The High Money title is determined by cumulative earnings across all qualifier events and the Finals, rather than being limited to the finals performance alone. As a transition measure, earnings from the 2025 First Chance Qualifier will not count toward 2026 High Money standings. Beginning in 2027, all qualifier events including the First Chance Qualifier will be included in cumulative High Money calculations.