American Rodeo Qualifier Tournament
Better Barrel Races is honored to be the official sanctioning body of THE AMERICAN RODEO QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT. Join us at an American Rodeo Qualifier Tournament Event to earn your way to The American Rodeo and your chance to compete at the richest single-day event in all of western sports. The American boasts an unmatched total purse of more than $2 million, which includes a $100,000 check for the individual winners of each discipline and a $1 Million Bonus pot.
Books for each event will open approximately one (1) week prior to the event entry deadline and will close at 5pm Central on Monday prior to the event. The American will carry over to the main race so you must enter the main race at the same time as you enter The American.
Not A BBR Member? You can join or renew your membership in the same transaction with your American Qualifier entry!
2026-27 American Qualifier Barrel Racing Schedule
June 11, 2026
Columbiana, OH - BBR Midwest Xtravaganza
Producer Website - BetterBarrelRaces.com
Enter Here - Books Close June 8 at 5pm
June 28, 2026
Powell Butte, OR - Showdown in the Cascades
Producer Website - TurnNBurnBarrelRacing.com
Enter Here - Books Close June 25 at 5pm
We are currently putting together our schedule for 2026-27 American Rodeo barrel racing qualifiers. Please check back regularly as events will be added as they are confirmed!
2026 American Rodeo and 2025-25 Qualifier Tournament Results Available Here
2025 American Rodeo and 2024-25 Contender Tournament Results Available Here