December 18, 2024

THE FIELD IS SET FOR THE 55th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FINALS RODEO, RETURNING TO THE LAZY E ARENA JANUARY 16-19, 2025

For the 55th year, the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) will host the thrilling conclusion to the 2024 season at the International Finals Rodeo (IFR), set for Jan. 16-19, 2025, at the Fabulous Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla., featuring the IPRA’s best athletes. 

During this exciting 55th annual edition of the IFR, the top 15 of the association’s best will square off throughout four riveting performances of rodeo action. Accomplished Western sports athletes will compete for one of the most coveted titles in Western sports-the IPRA World Championship, and a piece of the impressive $500,000 total payout. 

Oklahoma native Garrett Tribble, a bull rider from Okemah, leads the competitive field after taking home one of the IPRA’s largest rodeo titles, the Festival Western de Saint-Tite in September. Also representing the Sooner State is steer wrestler Cody Doescher of Webbers Falls, locked in a tight battle for the championship. Doescher will enter the steer wrestling race just thousands of dollars behind North Carolina cowboy and current all-around leader Tanner Lloyd.

The breakaway roping features a highly contested competition, with reigning world champion Kyla Matthews in a tightly locked battle between front runners Maelee Wade and Grace Toberer.

Also returning to the IFR55 after taking home previous world champion honors are saddle bronc rider Kody Rinehart, team roping heeler Stephen Brittnell and header Heath King. All of these reigning world champions return to the Lazy E Arena in the driver’s seat, as they look to add another title to their extended resumes.

With all the IPRA title races in close contention and 10 IPRA world titles on the line, the IFR promises a thrilling showcase of Western sports. Individual tickets start at $20, all-session packages start at $68.  Fans can purchase tickets now for individual performances or all-session packages

The event schedule is as follows:

  • January 16-18: Performances at 7:30 p.m. CT
  • Jan. 19: Performance at 2 p.m. CT; doors open at noon for OG&E Kids Day

The IFR will feature top athletes competing in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping (heading and heeling), saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing, and bull riding.

The Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond, Oklahoma, is the official host hotel. Guests can book using the code “IPRA IFR 2025” to receive a special rate. Reservations must be made by Dec. 13, 2024.

In addition to the rodeo action, the event will include a back-number ceremony and nightly awards presentations. Additional details will be announced closer to the event.

For more information about the IPRA and IFR55, please visit https://www.ipra-rodeo.com/ifr.

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About the IPRA:
Since 1957, the IPRA has sanctioned hundreds of rodeo opportunities across North America. As the second-largest professional rodeo association, the IPRA also crowns yearly world champions at the International Finals Rodeo, currently held at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla. The IPRA proudly supports the growth of youth rodeo as the parent organization of the International Finals Youth Rodeo. For media and communications inquiries, contact IPRA Director of Communications Julia Dondero at 775-737-1431 or [email protected].