Circle L Australia 2026 National Finals Rodeo

The National Rodeo Association is excited to announce that we are partnering with the Ipswich Show Society to host all three rounds of the Circle L Australia 2026 National Finals Rodeo on the 20-21 November 2026!

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Circle L Australia presents the 2026 National Finals Rodeo

Round 1 – Friday 20th November 2026 – 4:00pm - Tough Enough to Wear Pink

Round 2 – Saturday 21st November 2026 – 9:00am

Round 3 – Saturday 21st November 2026 – 4:00pm

Conducted by: National Rodeo Association and Ipswich Show Society. Venue: Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Road, IPSWICH QLD. (PIC No: QJI1193) (Cattle Tick Free Zone). Contractors: TBA

  • Bull Ride $1650 e/f $125 per round + $2500 average
  • Saddle Ride $1650 e/f $125 per round + $2500 average
  • Bareback Ride $1650 e/f $125 per round + $2500 average
  • Rope & Tie $1650 e/f $125 per round + $2500 average
  • Steer Wrestling $1650 e/f $125 per round + $2500 average
  • Team Roping $3300 e/f $125 per round + $5000 average
  • Barrel Race $1650 e/f $125 per round + $2500 average
  • Breakaway Roping $1650 e/f $125 per round + $2500 average
  • Steer Undecorating $550 e/f $50 per round + $850 average
  • U18 Junior Barrel Race $220 e/f $20 per round + $330 average
  • U18 Junior Breakaway Roping $220 e/f $20 per round + $330 average
  • U18 Junior Bull Ride $220 e/f $20 per round + $330 average
  • U15 Mini Bull Ride $220 e/f $20 per round + $330 average

  • 7-U12 Mini Bull Ride $220 e/f $20 per round + $330 average

    AUTOMATIC ENTRIES DO NOT APPLY TO FINALS

    NOTICES:

  • All finalist competitors receive free entry. Junior competitors accompanied by one (1) adult may receive complimentary admission. 
  • All other tickets must be purchased online. 
  • We kindly ask all competitors and officials to familiarize themselves with the Competitor Information Kit provided by the Ipswich Show Society closer to the date, and to always show respect to our committee. 
  • Further information regarding parking and FAQs National Finals Rodeo Information

NOMINATIONS:

Final Nominations will be accepted during Office Hours 07 5495 8668 from 9am Monday 2nd November to 12pm Monday 9th November 2026. Successful finals contestants will be available from the office from Tuesday 10th November. Nominations and Horse Health declarations emailed to finals@nationalrodeoassociation.com.au.  Nominations close at 12:00pm on Monday 9th November 2026.
The top 20 competitors in each event standings are invited to nominate their availability for the Circle L Australia 2026 National Finals Rodeo, this will allow competitors to have their nominations in if the standings change after Lowood Rodeo. Finalists will be announced the following week. 

EVENT INFORMATION: