Canadian Finals Rodeo Payout Increases for 2024
W ith the 2024 edition of the Canadian Fi - nals Rodeo (CFR) set for Oct 2-5 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, the CPRA is excit - ed to announce an increase to the contestant payout from $1,455,00 (2023) to $1,508,000. $1,480,000 in total will be paid out in the major events (Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Ladies Barrel Racing and Team Roping). An additional $28,000 will be spread across the three junior events (Novice Bareback and Saddle Bronc and Steer Riding).
All of these numbers are exclusive of the Breakaway Roping payout which will fea - ture the top twelve contestants in all per- formances. But BAW prize money will come from a separate bucket of money, partially funded by the CPRA and partially funded through the efforts of the breakaway ropers themselves. CPRA General Manager Denny Phipps notes, “The CFR is one of the highest paying rodeos in the world where the top 12 athletes in major events, top 6 Steer Riders, and top 3 Novice Bareback and Saddle Bronc riders via for high dollars and Canadian Championships.”
PAYOUT: * 7 Major events (BB, SB, BR, TDR, SW, TR, LBR) will be $185,000/event (per side in the TR) for a total of $1,480,000. * Novice BB and NSB (featured in the first 3 performances) - $9,000/event * Steer Riding (featured in the first four performances) - $10,000
PAYOUT STRUCTURE FOR MAJOR EVENTS:
Go Round $11,100.00 $8,253.85 $5,407.69 $2,561.54 $1,138.46 $28,461.54
Aggregate (1.5 value to a go round)
1st
$16,650.00 $12,380.77 $8,111.54 $3,842.31 $1,707.69 $42,692.31
2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Canadian Rodeo News – May, 2024 – 12
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