FORT WORTH, Texas – The Patriot Fort Worth and Hooey Junior Patriot return to the Will Rogers Memorial Complex March 5–15, 2026, bringing 10 full days of elite competition to one of rodeo’s most iconic venues. Fans can watch every run live and on-demand on Roping.com, with additional coverage available through Ride TV.
From youth standouts chasing life-changing payouts to open competitors competing at the highest level, The Patriot Fort Worth continues to cement its place as one of the premier western events in the country. With hundreds of thousands of dollars paid out across multiple disciplines, the event draws top talent from across the United States.
The Patriot Fort Worth and Hooey Junior Patriot will feature rodeo action across multiple arenas at the Will Rogers Memorial Complex:
- John Justin Arena – Tie-down roping and breakaway roping
- Will Rogers Coliseum – Roughstock events and barrel racing, Patriot finals
- Watt Arena – Junior Patriot pole bending and goat tying
- Pavilion Arena – Team roping, steer wrestling, and bonus timed event jackpots
2026 Patriot Fort Worth Event Schedule
| Date | John Justin Arena | Will Rogers Coliseum | Watt Arena | Pavilion Arena |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5–7 | Team Roping WSTR Qualifiers | Roughstock – 12pm Daily | Team Roping WSTR Qualifiers | |
| March 8 | $15,000 Added Breakaway (Thanks to Rattler Ropes) | 9.5 All Age Jeep Roping – 2nd & 3rd Round | 9.5 All Age Jeep Roping | |
| Monday – March 9 | 8am 15U Breakaway Jackpot 1pm 19U Breakaway Jackpot | 9am Move In 12pm Office Opens 1–9pm Open Arena | 9am 12U Poles Jackpot 11am 15U Poles Jackpot 3pm 19U Poles Jackpot | 8am #12.5 Slide Team Roping Jr Patriot Open Team Roping Jackpot 10.5 Jr Patriot Team Roping |
| Tuesday – March 10 | 8am 12U Breakaway Jackpot 11am 15U Tie Down 2pm 19U Tie Down Jackpot | 9am Cinch Young Guns Hooley Last Chance Qualifier | 9am 3D Poles Jackpot 12pm 19U Goat Tying Jackpot 2pm Open Goat Tying | 8am #12.5 Slide Team Roping Jr Patriot Open Team Roping Semi-Finals |
| Wednesday – March 11 | 8am 12U Tie Down Jackpot 10am 15U Breakaway Semi-Finals 3pm 19U Tie Down Semi-Finals | 9am Open 5D Section 1 4pm Top 15 Point Earners Added Money 5pm Open 5D Section 2 | 9am 12U Goat Tying 11am 3D Goat Tying 3pm 15U Goat Tying | 8am #12.5 Slide Team Roping #10.5 Team Roping #8.5 Team Roping |
| Thursday – March 12 | 8am 19U Breakaway Semi-Finals 6pm Top 15 Year End Added Money Event | 9am 12U Barrels Semi-Finals 12pm 15U Barrels Semi-Finals 3pm 19U Barrels Semi-Finals | 8am 15U Goat Tying Semi-Finals 10am Top 15 Year End Added Money 2pm 19U Goat Tying Semi-Finals | 8am Tie Down Jackpots (19U, 15U, 12U) 15U Breakaway Jackpot 12U Breakaway Jackpot |
| Friday – March 13 | 8am 12U Rattler Ropes Breakaway Semi-Finals 12pm 15U Tie Down Semi-Finals 5pm 12U Tie Down Semi-Finals | 9am Open 5D Section 3 4pm American Contender Tournament Qualifier 5pm Open 5D Section 4 | 9am 12U Poles Semi-Finals 11am 15U Poles Semi-Finals 3pm 19U Poles Semi-Finals | 8am Open Breakaway 19U Breakaway Jackpot |
| Saturday – March 14 | 9am Open Breakaway (Limit 100) | 10am Open 5D Finals Round | 8am Jr Patriot Steer Wrestling Last Chance Qualifier 1pm Jr Patriot Steer Wrestling Semi-Finals | |
| Sunday – March 15 | 8am 19U Back Number Ceremony – Sale Ring 9am Church Service – Sale Ring 12pm Hooley Jr Patriot Rodeo Finals – Will Rogers Coliseum | |||
Where to Watch
For fans who can’t make it to Fort Worth, Roping.com provides a front-row seat. Viewers can tune in March 5–15, and watch performances live and on-demand from anywhere on any device.
To stream the 2026 Patriot Fort Worth and Hooey Junior Patriot, visit roping.com or download the app and start your free 3-day trial today!
Viewers can also access The Patriot Fort Worth action live and on-demand over on Ride TV.
About The Patriot Fort Worth & Hooey Junior Patriot
The Patriot Fort Worth is one of the premier rodeo events in the country, offering elite competition across youth and open divisions. The Hooey Junior Patriot, known for some of the highest-paying youth rodeo payouts in history, provides young athletes the opportunity to compete on a national stage and earn significant prize money.
For more information and full event details, visit www.patriotevent.com.
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