Youth Rodeo

Where Champions Are Crowned Watch as top notch youth rodeo contestants come from all over the Midwest to compete against the best. Since 2007, the American Royal Youth Rodeo has presented more than $101,625 in prize money! Come see the true grit and determination of today’s youth at the American Royal this spring. Entries for the 2026 Youth Rodeo will open on March 1st. Entries will close on March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Late entries will be open until April 10th and will incur a $50 late fee. Youth Rodeo Rule Book Youth Rodeo Entry Form Jackpot Rule Book Jackpot Entry Form SCHEDULE  Wednesday, April 22 – Senior Day 10:00 AM – Performance Contestant Meeting Noon – Senior Division Performance Slack Contestant Meeting immediately following the perf. Senior Division Slack immediately following the perf. (Not before 1:00 p.m.) Thursday, April 23 – Junior Day 10:00 AM – Performance Contestant Meeting Noon – Junior Division Performance Slack Contestant Meeting immediately following the perf. Senior Division Slack immediately following the perf. (Not before 1:00 p.m.) Friday, April 24 10:00 AM – Performance Contestant Meeting 12:00 PM – Youth Contract Act Showcase and Youth Jackpot Purchase Youth Rodeo Tickets Here