ROPER ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR THE COJO CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT

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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.