Who Competes at the Rodeo?
The San Antonio Rodeo is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA).
The PRCA and WPRA rodeo seasons begin on October 1 and end September 30 each year.
Contestants are eligible to enter based on the below criteria:
PRCA
- Top 45 contestants in each event in the 2020 PRCA World Standings
- Top 5 contestants in each event in the 2021 PRCA World Standings
WPRA
- Top 37 contestants in the 2020 WPRA World Standings
- Top 4 contestants from the 2020 WPRA Tour Standings
- Top 9 contestants from 2021 WPRA World Standings