North Dakota Rough Rider Cup is a WPRA-sanctioned rodeo in Mandan, North Dakota, running 3 days — September 18-20, 2026. Competition covers 2 events, including barrel racing and breakaway roping. Advertised payout is $60,000, with an entry fee of $231.
Trade Deadline: TBA. Limited to 36. Qualifications: Top 32 from 2026 WPRA Pro Rodeo World Standings 7 days prior to entries open. The remaining 4 entries will be filled by the champions from the following qualifying rodeos: Dickinson, ND; Mandan, ND; Deadwood, SD; Rapid City, SD. If the champion from the listed rodeos is already qualified through the 2026 WPRA Pro Rodeo World Standings, the position will be passed onto to the next highest winner, not to exceed 5th place at any of the qualifying rodeos, then revert to the 2026 WPRA Pro Rodeo World Standings 7 days prior to entries open. If there is a tie for 1st place at one of the qualifying rodeos, the tied contestant that is ranked highest based on 2026 money won will be accepted for the position. The "30-Hour Replacement" Policy will be in effect. Tractor Drag at 6 (Not Condensed). Format: 1 round. Barrel Race will pay 12 positions. This rodeo will not count for circuit standings or circuit rodeo count. All fireworks banned from Dakotah Centennial Park property. Contestants are to clean up manure and garbage and place in designated spots.