.NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The COJO Championship Event, presented by Tractor Supply Company, is a Super Qualifier event for The American Rodeo and proud to announce that the Breakaway Short Round Finals, followed by the COJO Team Roping Short Round, will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on The Cowboy Channel on Saturday, October 11, from 1:30 PM–4:30 PM CT (2:30 PM–5:30 PM ET).
The highly anticipated broadcast of this event combines the heart-pounding, lightning-fast action of roping with the added thrill of seeing platinum-selling country music superstar, Cody Johnson, compete personally in the Team Roping. Rodeo goers and country music fans nationwide, can enjoy the rich tradition and fierce competition of these fan favorite events unfolding in real time.
The weeklong COJO Championship Event showcases the best roping athletes in the world and for the first time the COJO Team Roping and Ladies Breakaway divisions are officially Super Qualifiers for The American Rodeo Central Regional Finals. Contestants have the chance to secure a spot on one of rodeo’s biggest stages so fans can expect edge-of-your-seat competition where every second makes the difference between victory and defeat.
Don’t miss your chance to witness rodeo history, tune in to The Cowboy Channel or The Cowboy Channel+ on Saturday, October 11, 2025 and stream all week long at cojoteamroping.com/live to catch every thrilling moment of the COJO Championship Event. For fans who can’t get enough, full event replays will be available on-demand exclusively at Roping.com.
Tune-In Schedule:
Tuesday, October 7
- 1:00 PM CT — Breakaway Roping Open & Junior Breakaway
- 4:00 PM CT — All-Girl Team Roping
Wednesday, October 8
- 9:00 AM CT — 10.5 Junior Team Roping
- 12:00 PM CT — Open Junior Team Roping
Thursday, October 9
- 9:00 AM CT — COJO Team Roping Long Round Friday, October 10
- 9:00 AM CT — 12.5 W/11.5 Team Roping
Saturday, October 11
- 9:00 AM CT — Pro AM Celebrity Invitational
- 1:00 PM CT — Breakaway Short Round (Broadcast Live on The Cowboy Channel)
- 1:30 PM CT — The COJO Team Roping Short Round (Broadcast Live on The Cowboy Channel)**
Sunday, October 12
- 9:00 AM CT — 10.5 Businessman’s
** The American Rodeo Super Qualifier
Prizes for this year’s champions include an impressive collection of awards, among them: 22 championship Cactus saddles, 22 custom event-only guitars, two Bill Fick Ford trucks, two Bloomer trailers, 24 Gist Silversmiths buckles, 14 Turtlebox speakers, 16 Cactus saddle pads, 32 Cactus horse blankets, 20 Cactus breast collars, six pairs of Kerry Kelly spurs, and two firearms, among other awards.
This year’s event is made possible by the City of Belton, the incredible support of our presenting sponsor Tractor Supply, our individual event and prizing sponsors including Bill Fick Ford, Bloomer Trailers, Boot Barn, Cactus Saddlery, Cedar Gap Wealth Management, Charlie 1 Horse, Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmith, Husky Trailer Parts Co, PDI, Rafter P Construction Inc., Resistol, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Priefert, Purple Wave Auction, our other sponsorship partners Ada Hotel Signs, Ag Trust Farm Credit (Champs for Charity) AQHA (Fan Favorite Horse Awards), Cactus Ropes (Official Rope of The COJO), Cattaneo Bros, Equinity, Hooey (Golf Tournament), Justin Brands, PDI, Tanner Roofing, R-C Ranch (Contestant Hospitality), Unbeetable Feeds (Official Feed of The COJO) and our beverage sponsors Surtierra Tequila & Stockman Wines, and Farmhouse Vineyards
For more information, visit www.cojoteamroping.com.
The COJO Championship Event
The COJO Championship Event, presented by country music superstar and Texas native Cody Johnson, is an annual premier five-day celebration of Western sportsmanship, music and community. Launched in 2024, the event brings together elite team roping competitions, including newly sanctioned American Rodeo Super Contender Series Events, along with family-friendly programming, charity initiatives and live performances hosted in Belton, Texas.
Inspired by the legacy of George Strait’s team roping classic, the event was created to honor the heritage of rodeo while supporting the future of agriculture with the Texas FFA. Produced by Ullman Peterson Events, The COJO Championship Event embodies grit, generosity and a deep love for the cowboy way of life.
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 has 42 Gold and Platinum certifications, nearly 10 Billion career global streams and four #1 singles.
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 “The Painter” was awarded as the NSAI 2024 Song of The Year for writers Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins and Ryan Larkins. Both #1 hits are included on Cody’s current album Leather Deluxe Edition.
His numerous industry honors include recognition as a CMT Artist of The Year, two ACM Awards, 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 and recognized with the Spirit award at the 2025 ACM Honors event. 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.
The Cowboy Channel
Cowboy Channel, owned by Teton Ridge, delivers 24-hour rodeo and Western sports broadcasting from live events to documentaries with year-round coverage that reaches tens of millions of fans. Together with Cowboy Channel+, its direct-to-consumer digital and OTT service, the networks reach audiences across linear, digital, social, and audio platforms, broadcasting more than 600 live rodeo events each year.
Known for flagship programs including Rodeo Live, Western Sports Round-Up and Let’s Freakin’ Rodeo, and as the exclusive broadcast home of the National Finals Rodeo, The Cowboy Channel has become a cornerstone of the Western sports community.
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