

DECEMBER 4-5, 2026
The plaza hotel & casino CORE Arena
Las Vegas, NV
event information
Entry Deadline: November 9th
Schedule
Thursday - December 3rd
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5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 1
Friday - December 4th
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8:00AM Rope for the Crown Last Chance Qualifier Open Ladies Breakaway
⭐️American Qualifier⭐️-
Top 5 in the average advance to RFTC Finals
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All ladies can enter the last chance jackpot.
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Only allowed 1 spot to Finals.
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If an already qualified lady wins in the top 5, we will drop down in the average to get our 5 finalists.
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5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 2
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5:30PM Awards Presentation (Plaza Showroom Stage)
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8:00PM Rope For The Crown Back Number Ceremony and Calcutta (MANDATORY)
Saturday - December 5th
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9:00AM Rope For The Crown Las Vegas World Championship Breakaway Finals
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3 Full Rounds of 75 ladies
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3 head + Short - $30,000 ADDED
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Top 15 advance to Short Round
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5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 3
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5:30PM RFTC Queen of Breakaway Awards Presentation (Plaza Showroom Stage)
Sunday - December 6th
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9:00AM WRWC Limited Breakaway ($500 Added)
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10:00AM WRWC Challenger Ladies Breakaway ($1,000 Added)
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5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 4
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5:30PM Awards Presentation (Plaza Showroom Stage)
Monday December 7th
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9:00AM WRWC Open Ladies Breakaway ($3,000 Added)
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12:00PM Open Tie-Down ⭐️American Qualifier⭐️
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5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 5
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5:30PM Awards Presentation (Plaza Showroom Stage)
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Tuesday December 8th
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8:00AM 15U Girls BA Junior RFTC & JR Patriot Last Chance
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11:00AM 19U Girls BA Junior RFTC & JR Patriot Last Chance
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5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 6
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5:30PM Awards Presentation (Plaza Showroom Stage)
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8:00PM Junior RFTC Back Number Ceremony & Calcutta (MANDATORY)
Wednesday December 9th
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8:00AM Junior RFTC 15 & Under Finals ($10,000 Added)
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10:00AM Junior RFTC 19 & Under Finals ($10,000 Added)
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12:00PM Las Vegas Stars 19U Tie-Down JR Patriot Last Chance
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5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 7
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5:30PM Awards Presentation (Plaza Showroom Stage)
Thursday - December 10th
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8:00AM 12 & Under Tie-Down Junior Patriot Vegas Last Chance
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10:00AM 15 & Under Tie-Down Junior Patriot Vegas Last Chance
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12:00PM 12 & Under Breakaway Junior Patriot Vegas Last Chance
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5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 8
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5:30PM Awards Presentation (Plaza Showroom Stage)
Friday - December 11th
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5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 9
Saturday - December 12th
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5:00PM NFR Round 10 American Hat Watch Party
1X OFFICE CHARGE $40/ CONTESTANT
fees
RFTC Last Chance - $400
(75% Payback)
RFTC Championships - $750
(85% Payback)
3 Rounds + Top 15 Short Go
(Must pay all inclusive fees - $1,480)
WRWC Limited - $275
WRWC Challenger - $300
WRWC Open BA - $400
(75% Payback)
PICKUP:
Location: The Plaza Hotel, Core Arena at the PSM Trailer
PICKUP & BOOTH HOURS:
December 1st: 3PM-8PM
December 2nd-4rd: 10AM-7PM
December 5th-12th: 10 AM-4PM
Pre order Performance Stall Mats to be picked up at The Plaza Hotel. These mats will be yours to take home!
Pre order at a discounted price of: $379
6x9x1.25" Black Mat | 24LBS
$30,000 Added

how to qualify
Below you will find associations and roping's that will be sending their champion to rope in Vegas. You must win the association year-end or win 1st in the roping. If the first place winner can not commit to their spot, we will drop down until the spot is filled. Should a lady double qualify, you will represent your event that was first qualified.

MacKenzie Spencer
CN Productions
Office Manager

2026 Qualifying
Event LETTER
This list is not complete or final. If you have any other associations or ropings that you feel should be represented, please feel free to contact us. If you qualify for Rope For The Crown, it is because you did it on an open women's platform. Examples of associations not eligible would be- NIRA or High School Champion, due to the champion only competing against their age competition. For information on hosting a qualifier or submitting your contestant paperwork please contact MacKenzie.
I am qualified!
Rope For THe Crown CONTESTANT LETTER
Disclaimer: Please note that by entering and paying contestant fees, you authorize RFTC to send you emails and messages regarding the event.

2025 RFTC CHAMPION
Haiden thompson
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Rope For The Crown General Information
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Online Entries Open October 1, 2026
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Entry Deadline: November 9th
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$50 Late Fee after November 9th
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All Ropings will be 1 loop with the back gate open
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A BELL COLLAR Catch Will Be Mandatory
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Full Dress Code required in all ropings
CN PRODUCTIONS EVENTS DRAW OUT GUIDELINES:
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Refund Policy: Due to hotel reservations and stalls being paid for in full, if you turn out for a personal reason, or other unforeseen circumstances past November 1, 2026, there will be no refunds. If you cannot attend the finals, you need to contact Chris or MacKenzie immediately. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we hope you understand our position. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
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The $5 transaction fee and Stripe Fees (Credit Card Processing Fee) and CN Productions $40 Office Fee and NOT refundable.
2026 OPEN QUALIFIERS
KAONOULU RANCH OPEN BREAKAWAY
BFI OPEN BREAKAWAY
ACTRA
ARKANSAS COWBOYS ASSOCIATION
OKLAHOMA'S RICHEST
RFTC LAST CHANCE
GRAND CANYON PRO RODEO ASSOCIATON
HEARTLAND RODEO ASSOCIATION
WORLD'S RICHEST BREAKAWAY
COLUMBIA RIVER CIRCUIT
RICHEST IN THE WEST
ELLENSBURG 5 HEADER
POT OF GOLD
UNITED PROFESSIONAL RODEO ASSOCIATION
PATRIOT EVENT
NEW MEXICO RODEO ASSOCIATION
THE BREAKAWAY CLASSIC
TARCUTTA JACKPOT
DESTINY DOWNS CATTLE CO
BOBBY JOE CUDD MEMORIAL
JOE BEAVER’S LABOR DAY WEEKEND
JOHNNY WAYNE HAMPTON MEMORIAL
TOP GUN BREAKAWAY
LAUREN SMITH
JANUARY 9
INTERNATIONAL FINALS RODEO
MAELEE WADE
JANUARY 15-18
THE QUEEN OF CALI ROPING
RODEO CORPUS CHRISTI
SPICER GRIPP
POCKET CHANGE
STS CHAMPIONSHIP
SPARROW BARN
SPRING CLASSIC
DOUG HAZELBAKER MEMORIAL
MILLION $ BREAKAWAY QUALIFIER
JOE BEAVERS EASTER WEEKEND
THE COWGIRL GATHERING
AUSTRALASIAN TEAM ROPING ASSOCATION
BADLANDS CIRCUIT FINALS YEAR END CHAMPION
CALIFORNIA’S RICHEST
KAKEYOW COWBOYS RODEO ASSOCIATION (KCRA)
BRING THE HEAT
RISING STARS 2026
CPRA 2026 CHAMPION
FUTURE STARS
JOE BEAVER'S SAN LUIS OBISPO ROPING
WPRA 2026 YEAR END CHAMPION
RISING STARS 2025
RYLIE EDENS
DECEMBER 19, 2025
TXC MEMORIAL
CHEYANNE MCCARTNEY
JANUARY 10
KANSAS PROFESSIONAL RODEO ASSOC. FINALS
BADLANDS DIVISIONAL CIRCUIT YEAR END CHAMPION
WILDROSE RODEO ASSOCIATION
TEXAS TECH RODEO
BONUS RACE WORLD FINALS
YASS RIVER ROPING
NORTH DAKOTA RODEO ASSOCATION
COLORADO PRO RODEO ASSOCATION
NEBO RODEO
WORLD CUP FINALS
MONTANA’S BIGGEST BREAKAWAY
CANADA’S FINEST BREAKAWAY
NORTHWEST RANCH COWBOYS ASSOCIATION
WOMENS RODEO CHAMPIONSHIPS
DIAMOND L WINTER SERIES
WPRA 2025 AVERAGE CHAMPION
WOMENS RODEO CHAMPIONSHIPS
PRAIRIE CIRCUIT FINALS YEAR END CHAMPION
SOUTH DAKOTA RODEO ASSOCIATION
CREEK BASH RODEO
CANADIAN COWBOYS ASSOCIATION
AVERAGE JOE FINALS
SHAYLEE BAXLEY
JANUARY 3
SANDHILLS STOCK SHOW & RODEO
JACKIE CRAFORD
JANUARY 11
about the venue

Located in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas and at the beginning of the Fremont Street Experience. This iconic Hotel has been a part of Las Vegas downtown history since 1971 and the best hotel in Downtown Las Vegas.

Check out Our History in “A Time to Remember – 1971”.
As the city has always reinvented itself, so has the Plaza.








