The 2025 National Finals Rodeo showcased thrilling performances at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, with competitors pushing their limits in various events. The seventh go-round took place on December 10, 2025, revealing standout performances across multiple disciplines.
Bareback Riding saw Jess Pope dominate with an impressive score of 88 points on Pete Carr Pro Rodeo’s Foxhole Gunner, earning him $36,668. Mason Clements and Cole Franks both tied for second place, notching 85.75 points and each taking home $25,431. The average leaders showcased Wacey Schalla leading with 604.5 points over seven head, while Rocker Steiner maintained a commanding lead in the world standings with earnings of $421,185.
Steer Wrestling was highlighted by Rowdy Parrott, who clocked in at 4.0 seconds, earning him the top prize of $36,668. Tucker Allen and Bridger Anderson followed closely, finishing at 4.2 and 4.3 seconds, respectively. In the average standings, Tucker Allen led with a cumulative time of 32.7 seconds on seven head, while Will Lummus held the top spot in the world standings, boasting earnings of $290,871.
In Team Roping, the duo of Dawson Graham and Dillon Graham clocked an impressive 3.5 seconds to secure first place, each earning $36,668. Tying at 3.7 seconds, Luke Brown/Trey Yates and Clay Smith/Coleby Payne took home $25,431 each. Clint Summers and Jade Corkill led the average standings with 31.3 seconds over seven head, with Tanner Tomlinson leading headers in the world standings with an impressive $313,274.
The Saddle Bronc Riding event featured Statler Wright scoring 89.75 points on Flying U Rodeo’s Talk Derby 2 Me, which earned him $36,668. Zeke Thurston and Stetson Dell Wright closely followed with scores of 88.5. Among the average leaders, Zeke Thurston stood out with a total of 606 points on seven head, while Ryder Wright maintained the top position in world standings with $392,017.
In Tie-Down Roping, Joel Harris topped the leaderboard with a time of 7.5 seconds, collecting $36,668. Riley Mason Webb and Dylan Hancock also performed well, securing times of 7.8 and 8.0 seconds, respectively. Riley Mason Webb clinched the average lead with 58.6 seconds over seven head and remains at the summit of the world standings with $411,829.
Barrel Racing was led by Hayle Gibson-Stillwell, who completed the race in 13.45 seconds, earning $36,668. Tricia Aldridge and Kassie Mowry followed closely with times of 13.52 and 13.62 seconds. Kassie Mowry emerged as the average leader, while she also leads the world standings with earnings of $338,234.
The Bull Riding event saw T.J. Gray take center stage, scoring 90.50 points on McCoy Rodeo’s Blue Duck, securing him $62,986. His impressive performance places him among the top with $323,373 in world standings, where Stetson Dell Wright currently reigns with $499,158.
Moreover, Stetson Dell Wright leads the All-Around standings with total earnings of $684,315, illustrated by impressive performances across both saddle bronc riding and bull riding.
This year’s rodeo continues to highlight the skill and dedication of the competitors, drawing significant attention and enthusiasm from fans and participants alike, with a robust list of stock contractors ensuring high-quality livestock for the events. The competition remains fierce as riders aim for further accolades in the upcoming rounds of the National Finals Rodeo.
