Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls marks final week of 2026 rodeo season

The $1.5 million Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serves as the final week of the 2026 professional rodeo season, with significant implications for the World Standings and National Finals qualifications.

In the heeling category, Colter Todd sits at No. 16 in the standings, approximately $13,166 away from the projected heeling cut. Derrick Begay, who recently won $28,016 alongside Todd across four rodeos between Sept. 14 and Sept. 20, has opted to pass on competing in the Governor’s Cup to avoid roping with Todd during this critical period.

In breakaway roping, the event features 12 invited athletes. Several competitors currently outside the top 15 in the World Standings, including Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, Jackie Crawford, Martha Angelone, and Jill Tanner, are competing for a chance to secure a trip to the National Finals Breakaway Roping.