Western Sports
ROPER ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR THE COJO CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
Last year’s inaugural event paid out over $845,000 in cash and $500,000 in prizes
Nashville, Tenn. (August 11, 2025) – Roper entries are now open for multi-Platinum recording artist Cody Johnson’s premier roping competition, The COJO Championship Event, that is set to return October 7–12, 2025 at the Cadence Bank Center Arena in Belton, Texas. The elite event brings together some of the toughest ropers in the nation for six days of high-stakes competition. Ropers can secure their spot now at cojoteamroping.com.
The Texas-native is upping the stakes with exciting new additions to this year’s event including a dedicated All Ladies Day, where it’s the Cowgirls’ turn to take center stage, show off their grit, and dominate the arena in Breakaway Roping and Ladies Team Roping. The spotlight doesn’t stop there: the competition will also feature an entire day devoted to Youth Junior Team Roping, giving the next generation of champions their moment to shine. Adding to the prestige, both the Breakaway Roping and the COJO Open are now officially recognized as American Contender Series Events, making them must‑compete stops for ropers aiming for the top.
Last year’s inaugural COJO Championship Event set the bar sky-high, paying out an impressive $845,000 in cash and awarding over $500,000 in physical prizes. Competitors rode away with everything from Bill Fick Ford trucks and Bloomer Trailers to custom guitars, Gist buckles, Cactus saddles, Smarty trainers, Turtlebox speakers, Resistol hat packs, Cactus Gear horse blankets, Blue Otter sunglasses, Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum rifles, and Clint Orms money clips.
Tickets to The COJO Championship Event go on sale Monday, August 18 at 10:00 AM CT giving fans, families and competitors alike the chance to witness the six days of adrenaline‑pumping roping action, big‑money stakes, and superstar talent. Visit the website and join the e-mail list at cojoteamroping.com to be a part of roping history in Belton, Texas.
About Cody Johnson:
Cody Johnson has established a following of passionately loyal fans who regularly sell out shows across the country. The artist that media has touted “just might be the future of real country music” has skyrocketed success with numerous celebrated albums: Leather Deluxe Edition, Leather, Human The Double Album, A Cody Johnson Christmas, Cody Johnson & The Rockin’ CJB Live, and Ain’t Nothin’ To It plus an award-winning feature-length documentary “Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story.”
Cody’s #1 single “Dirt Cheap,” written by Josh Philips, was awarded as Storyteller of The Year at the “People’s Choice Country Awards” and Song of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards. “The Painter” was awarded as the NSAI 2024 Song of The Year for writers Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins and Ryan Larkins.
His numerous industry honors include recognition as a CMT Artist of The Year, three CMT Music Awards wins, four CMA Awards including Album of The Year (2024) for Leather, and being named “Best New Country Artist” at the iHeart Music. His television appearances have entertained fans on the Today Show, the Kelly Clarkson Show and the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in addition to outstanding live tv performances at the iHeart Music Awards, the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, CMT Music Awards, CMT Giants honoring Vince Gill, and the CMT Artist of the Year Special and more.
About Texas FFA Association:
The Texas FFA is the nation’s largest state FFA association with a membership of more than 182,000 individuals. FFA gives students the opportunity to apply practical agriculture-based classroom knowledge to real world experiences through local, state, and national competitions and programs. For more information please visit www.mytexasffa.org.
About The American:
Owned and produced by Teton Ridge, The American Rodeo is a defining force in Western sports. Entering its 13th year, it has grown into a year‑long series of open and regional qualifying events leading to The American Championship Weekend – the richest weekend in rodeo. Competitors from grassroots contenders to top professionals compete side by side on a national stage. Held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas and broadcast live on FOX, the weekend blends elite competition, world‑class entertainment, and national visibility, creating a one‑of‑a‑kind platform for the future of Western sports.
PROVIDED COURTESY OF COJO CHAMPIONSHIP TO TENN TEXAS MEDIA
