# Cinch Playoff Series rodeo competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cinch-playoff-series-rodeo-competition
> Updated: 2026-09-10T19:08:37.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Cinch Playoff Series progressed through its qualifying stages in late August and September. Following an August 24 points cutoff, Josie Conner secured the No. 1 seed for the Puyallup Playoff Series in Washington, maintaining a lead of 174.88 points over Danielle Lowman.

The Puyallup Rodeo, held from September 10-13 at the Washington State Fair, functioned as a critical Wildcard Round. The event allowed the top 24 contestants from each event in the PRCA Playoff Series standings to compete for positions in the PRCA Bill Fick Ford World Standings.

Early results from the Puyallup competition included a bareback riding win by Garrett Shadbolt and a tie for first in steer wrestling between Tristan Martin and Traver Johnson. Top finishers at this event qualify for the Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which serves as a major pathway toward the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Puyallup Rodeo hosts critical Cinch Playoffs Wildcard Round

The Puyallup Rodeo serves as a high-stakes Wildcard Round for the Cinch Playoffs, with top contestants competing for spots in the Governor’s Cup and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puyallup-rodeo-hosts-critical-cinch-playoffs-wildcard-round

### 2026-08-25: Josie Conner secures No. 1 seed for Puyallup Playoff Series

Josie Conner has secured the top seed for the 2026 Cinch Playoff Series in Puyallup, Washington, following the August 24 points cutoff. The top 23 ropers will compete for spots in the Governor’s Cup.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josie-conner-secures-no-1-seed-for-puyallup-playoff-series

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