What is the finale?

This is where breakaway roping steps onto the biggest stage. 

The inaugural Cinch Breakaway Roping Championships Finale is OPEN TO EVERYONE—no qualifications, just opportunity. 

The 2026 Cinch BRC Finale is where the gates swing wide open and pro athletes, rising competitors, and first-time ropers compete side-by-side in a true championship atmosphere. It’s a place where everyone has a seat at the table and the opportunity to achieve meets you at your level. 

the need-to-knows

Membership 

Cinch BRC Membership required — First-Year Memberships are FREE 

Where? 

Oklahoma City, OK at the brand-new

OG&E Coliseum 

When?

 April 10–12, 2026 

Added Prizes/Awards  

$50,000

Added Money 

$100,000

Divisions    

For EVERY level of breakaway roper 

Cinch brc q&A

Find all of your questions for the Cinch Breakaway Roping Championships Finale here!

  • Competitors may purchase a membership online through our website HERE or in person at the entry office at any BRC event.

  • Members will receive confirmation to the email they used to sign up within 3 business days after joining.

    If you have not received your Membership ID after 3 business days, please contact the BRC Office at 817-565-8677.

  • In this inaugural year, there is no qualification requirements for the Finale.

    All competitors must hold a current membership, and all first -year membership are FREE.

  • Competitors may pre-enter and pay through the website HERE or enter onsite with a late fee.

    Deadlines and details are listed on the official Finale flyer.

  • Open ropings:

    Open to everyone. No hanicap.

    Handicap ropings:

    The number of the roping represents the highest rated roper allowed to enter.

    Example: In a #4, only ropers rated 4 or lower may enter.

    Ropers receive 0.2 seconds off their time for each number they are below the roping number.

    Example:

    • #3 in a #4 roping = 0.2 seconds off

    • #2 in a #4 roping = 0.4 seconds off

    Producers may set a Maximum Handicap (Max HC).

    Example: A #4 with a 0.2 Max HC means no roper may receive more than 0.2 seconds off, regardless of rating.

    Slide ropings:

    Open to all ropers.

    • 0.2 seconds added for every number above the roping number

    • 0.2 seconds taken off for every number below the roping number

    A maximum Handicap may also apply.

    Floor Rule:

    Some ropings may have a floor, meaning competitors must be that number or higher to enter.

    Youth Ropings:

    Age is determined as of January 1 of the current year.

    See the event flyer for divisions.

    All 12 & Under events are co-ed.

  • Refer to the official Finale flyer for entry limits and fees.

  • During the pre-entry period, competitors may draw out.

    After pre-entries close, no refunds will be issued.

  • Stalls may be reserved through the website Here.

  • Yes. BRC dress code applies.

    Full western attire is required: button-down shirt, cowboy hat and boots.

  • Updates are posted on the website and social media.

    Specific inquiries should be directed via email.