Three ways to win
A go-round winner has the best qualifying result that night. The NFR average winner leads the aggregate competition under that event’s rules. A world champion finishes on top of the season earnings standings after the Finals. The same athlete can win more than one of these honors, but they are not interchangeable.
2025 and 2024 world champions
| Category | 2025 champion | 2024 champion |
|---|---|---|
| All-around | Stetson Wright | Shad Mayfield |
| Bareback riding | Rocker Steiner | Dean Thompson |
| Steer wrestling | Tucker Allen | J.D. Struxness |
| Team roping · header | Andrew Ward | Tyler Wade |
| Team roping · heeler | Jake Long | Wesley Thorp |
| Saddle bronc riding | Statler Wright | Ryder Wright |
| Tie-down roping | Riley Webb | Riley Webb |
| Barrel racing | Kassie Mowry | Kassie Mowry |
| Bull riding | Stetson Wright | Josh Frost |
These names come from the organizer’s Past Winners archive. The 2026 titles have not been decided as of this guide’s November 12 review; Round 10 is scheduled for December 12.
Recent title patterns: 2019–2025
Stetson Wright won the all-around world title in 2019–2023 and again in 2025, with Shad Mayfield taking the 2024 title. In barrel racing, Hailey Kinsel won in 2019, 2020 and 2022; Jordon Briggs won in 2021, Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi in 2023, and Kassie Mowry in 2024 and 2025. Bull riding’s recent champions include Sage Kimzey, Stetson Wright, Ky Hamilton and Josh Frost. These sequences help explain the defending-champion storylines without predicting this year’s outcome.
Records need a label
Career world titles, individual-event titles, all-around titles, NFR average wins and single-round records measure different achievements. Trevor Brazile’s career is central to the all-around and timed-event record books, while names such as Hailey Kinsel, Sage Kimzey, Kaycee Feild and the Wright family appear prominently in modern event histories. For an exact record count, check the PRCA or WPRA record publication for the category and season.
Prize money changes over time, so a larger earnings total in a newer season does not by itself prove a better competitive performance than an older record. Scores, times, number of qualified rides and the rules in force all supply context.
How to follow 2026 results responsibly
- Open the official PRCA results and the relevant WPRA standings for barrel racing.
- Read the round result separately from aggregate and season standings.
- Check penalties, no-times and qualification counts.
- Wait for confirmed results before calling a world champion.
- Use the official archive after the Finals for permanent year-by-year records.
Why an average race can change the title
A contestant can add money in both nightly rounds and the aggregate. The large average award means a consistent performer may remain in title contention while another athlete wins headlines for one spectacular night. Read the 2026 payoff table alongside results to understand what is still at stake.
Career records and recent championship storylines
Trevor Brazile and the career-title record
Trevor Brazile’s 26 world championships span all-around and timed-event categories. A total-title record combines categories; it should not be compared directly with an athlete’s count in just one event. Consult the PRCA record book when making an exact historical comparison.
Stetson Wright and modern roughstock
Wright’s all-around run from 2019–2023, followed by another title in 2025, illustrates how multi-event success can shape the championship story. His 2025 all-around and bull-riding titles are separate awards. The 2026 roster also lists him in saddle bronc and bull riding; qualification alone does not establish a new world title.
Hailey Kinsel, Kassie Mowry and barrel racing
Kinsel won world titles in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022. Mowry followed Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi’s 2023 title with championships in 2024 and 2025. Compare world titles, average wins and arena records separately, and use WPRA records for the specific category.
Bull-riding champions and other repeat winners
Sage Kimzey’s championship years include 2014–2019 and 2021. Ky Hamilton won in 2023, Josh Frost in 2024 and Stetson Wright in 2025. Repeat winners in other events include Riley Webb, Zeke Thurston, Tyler Waguespack and established team-roping champions. The complete year-and-event archive is more reliable than an unlabeled list of “NFR winners.”
Frequently asked questions
Who are the reigning world champions?
The 2025 champions are listed above. Stetson Wright holds the all-around and bull riding titles; the other categories each have their own champion.
Are the 2026 champions known?
No. This guide was reviewed before the December 3–12 Finals.
Is average winner the same as world champion?
No. The average covers the Finals aggregate; the world title follows the final season standings.
Why are there two team-roping columns?
Headers and heelers have separate world titles and standings.
Where are official results?
Use PRCA results, WPRA barrel-racing standings and the organizer’s Past Winners archive.
Who has the most titles?
Use the PRCA career record category you intend to compare; total world championships and event-specific records are different measures.
Sources & checking details
Official world-champion archive ↗PRCA results and records ↗WPRA standings and records ↗Reviewed for this rebuild on November 12, 2026. Schedules, prices, inventory and service terms can change. Confirm final details directly with the organizer or provider.