NTR Black Friday Ropings at Rancho Rio – November 27-28, 2026

Trade the shopping crowds for cowboy hats and team-roping action! The NTR Black Friday Ropings return to Rancho Rio in Wickenburg on Friday and Saturday, November 27-28, 2026, with a new Ram truck, saddles, buckles and cash prizes on the line.

Produced by Yost Events, Inc., this Thanksgiving-weekend competition brings two days of National Team Roping to Wickenburg’s Rancho Rio.

Friday, November 27

The day opens with the 9.5 Megabucks competition for ropers ages 21 and over. Entries close at 8:30 a.m., with roping beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Friday also features the 9.5 Ram Truck Roping, with a new Ram 3500 dually awarded to the high-point roper. Entries for the truck roping close at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 28

Saturday’s lineup includes:

• 8.5 Megabucks for ropers ages 21 and over
• 8.5 Saddle Up, featuring ten saddles for first through fifth places
• 7.5 Buckle Up 2-Steer, featuring ten buckles for first through fifth places

The first scheduled roping begins at 9:00 a.m., with entries closing at 8:30 a.m. Saddle Up entries close at 9:30 a.m.

Important scheduling note: If Friday’s truck roping exceeds 1,000 teams, the remaining teams and short round will rope Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Plan Your Visit

Rancho Rio is located at 1325 N. Tegner Street, Wickenburg, AZ 85390. Stalls and RV accommodations are available onsite.

Competitors must have a current Global Handicap and NTR membership. Contact the producer for division requirements, entry fees and the latest schedule.

Roping information: 520-251-1495
Stalls and RV information: 928-231-3331

View the official competition flyer

Make Rancho Rio part of your Thanksgiving weekend and experience another exciting chapter of Wickenburg’s team-roping season!