2026 NLBRA Finals

2026 FINALS - information subject to change

2026 NLBRA Finals: Competition starts Sunday June 28, 2026 through July 4, 2026. There will be two long rounds and a short go.
2026 NLBRA Finals: OKC Fair, 3001 General Pershing Blvd., OKC, OK 73107; 405-948-6700
2026 Qualifications:

The qualifications for the 2025 Finals will be six placings in the Top 6 per event.
2026 Top Hand: 5 first places in one event

Tentative Dates are as follows:

Last Chance Rodeo: 5/31
Stall Sales: 5/5 until sold out
Finals Entries: 5/5-6/3 to be completed on line only (No Late Entries will be accepted)
Royalty Entries: 4/1-4/31
Mandatory Arrival: 6/27 at 2 pm (No Exceptions)
Early Arrival: 6/25 and 6/26, fees applicable
Rodeo Starts: 6/28 9:00 am through 7/4

more details listed below
additional information at this link https://www.nlbra.com/p/newsforms/our-future

**National Points can be contested until 12:00 noon MST on June 4, 2025.

2026 FINALS - information subject to change

Photo, Video, Etc.

Livestream: https://legendsandlines.com

Video: D&C Productions

Photography: TBD

Golf Carts: Fore Wheeler Golf Carts, Available through the NLBRA website. Pick up location north of Pavilion.

ICE: will NOT be sold by the NLBRA; bagged ice available at Feed & Bedding and Champions BBQ for $6 per bag; additional 3rd party filtered water / ice at South RV Park

Feed Store: no outside shavings please; feed and shavings delivered to your stall; contact information +1 (405) 948-6786

Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Location: Barn 3

2026 QUALIFIER BUCKLES / PENDANTS: TBD

Secretary Office Location / Rodeo Draw Posting Location: in the Coliseum in the green room

NLBRA National Office Location: possible location will be in the super barn

Check-in Entrance: TBD

Check-in Process: TBD

FAQ Sheet: will be provided for RV Repair, Vet, Horse Shoer, etc.

Jr Patriot: TBD

YOUTH BOARD ETC

Bouncy House

outside Barn 4

Coliseum

Cornhole

Barn 3

Dances
FCC Ministries

Barn 7/8

segway barrel race
volleyball

Barn 7

Trail practice and Jackpot

Camping, Stalling, etc.

Camping Details: Opens 11/10 10 CST
Camping spots will be managed through OKC, so any further questions may be directed to them.

link https://okcfairpark.com/visitors/rv-park/ or 405-948-6700
if you purchase and decide not to go, you can sell it and swap the name or get a refund less the processing fee
you make book more than 1 spot
total of 1100 spots available: 30 amp and 50 amp available, along with limited service lots, dry camping sold after all other spots
water may be purchased
dump services may be purchased

Stalling: Opens 5/5, $260 per stall

Number of Stalls: over 2500 in barns 1,2,3,4,6 and 8
Stalls are on concrete
Stall sizes: 10 x 10
Elite Stall Mats https://www.stallmatrentals.com/crm/order/
Removable centers: available in some stalling areas for a fee - Paid for when selecting stalls
If any early arrival is permitted it will be $35/per day/per stall

Mandatory Arrival: 6/27 at 2 pm
No late arrivals will be allowed. If you are late, and not checked in, you will be drawn out as a No Show. In order to expedite the check-in process, please have all of the required documents completed and bring them into the office when you pickup your packets. Should you arrive at finals without horses, you are still required to check in and obtain your packet prior to the mandatory meeting.
While traveling to the LBR finals, In the event of unforeseen circumstances, and you can not make the mandatory check-in time, you must call the national office.

FINALS VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested in volunteering at our 2026 finals, please email swilliams@nlbra.com.

ARENAS

Coliseum- rodeo arenas

140' x 270' (climate controlled)
seating for 5000

Performance Arena /Barn 6 - rodeo arena

120' x 250' (climate controlled)
seating for 1200

Arena 8 - rodeo arena

130' x 255' (climate controlled)
seating for 500

West Covered Arena - jackpot / practice pen

150' x 400' (fans)
seating for 150

Barn 3 - goat roping

Barn 7 - trail practice & jackpot

Barn 7/8 - segway barrel race, volleyball

SuperBarn - Awards

Entries, Extras, etc.

ENTRIES: The 2026 Finals entries will open up May 5th, the last day to enter is on June 3rd. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED, NO EXCEPTIONS!!

ALL ENTRIES WILL BE DONE ONLINE. It will be listed under the Rodeo Registration and Sign Up. Make sure you have your login ready. There will not be a paper form available on our website.

Format: Format C, with $4500 per event added monies
Entry Fees: TBD
Stock Charge: TBD
Other contestant fees: Security, Activity and NLBRA Fee is $50 per contestant

TEAM EVENTS: If you are entering in a Team Event don’t forget only one person from the team enters and pays for both contestants. If your partner enters you and that is the only event you are in you will still have to call the Nat’l Office at 719-389-0333 to pay your contestant fees of $50 to be eligible for Finals.

If you need a partner and would like the secretary to put you in her draw, you will need to fill out the paper entry form for that event to enter. Just put need a partner where it requests their name. You can send it with a check or email it back and call with a credit card to pay. Keep in mind it all entries must be received and paid by 4pm on June 3rd. You will need to email points@nlbra.com to get an Entry Form emailed to you.

WINNINGS / PAYOUT MONIES: We will strive to have all winnings earned at the NLBRA finals available for pickup after each round. Please ensure you complete a W9 to receive these monies.

EXTRAS: prebuy &post buy options available (link coming soon) (prices TBD)

helper pass / adult wristband 18 and over
5-17 yr old wrist bands
Under 5 are free
performance tickets available at each arena
programs at secretary office

VENDORS

Vendor Spots

will be offered to Sponsors first
remaining spots will be first come first serve
spots will be assigned
applications available in January
applications and down payment due 3/15
final payment due 5/1
Checks are the preferred payment option