The American Rodeo

The American Rodeo, or simply The American, is an annual rodeo held since 2014 in Arlington, Texas.

The event features the eight standard events in professional rodeo. It accepts competitors from across the world who partake in qualifier events. Both amateur competitors and professionals may qualify in the competition. The competition begins with preliminary rounds in January. The top competitors then proceed to the semifinals and eventually the championship event in Arlington in the spring. The champions of each event at The American win a trophy belt buckle, trophy saddle, and a minimum of $100,000. In 2022, the total purse surpassed $3 million.