Schedule
2026 Event Schedule
The X-treme Bulldogging Finals Weekend features a qualifying event and championship round, bringing together top-ranked competitors and elite qualifiers for one decisive weekend of competition.
Qualifying Event
Friday, March 27
Start Time: 8:00 AM
The Qualifying Event determines the final entries into the X-treme Bulldogging Finals. Each competitor will run two steers, followed by a short round to determine placement.
Advancement:
The top 10 competitors from the Qualifying Event will earn automatic qualification to the Finals on Sunday.
X-treme Bulldogging benefit
saturday March 28, 2026
X-treme Bulldogging Finals Benefit Calcutta and Auction
Benefiting: Texas High School Rodeo Association
Venue: Potosi Live - 897 FM 1750, Abilene TX 79602
6:00 VIP Happy Hour hosted by Coors / Doors Open
7:00 General Admission
8:00 Benefit Calcutta and Auction along with live music
Live music by Seth James on Saturday night after Calcutta.
Autograph Signing, Tasting, and Live Radio Broadcast
1:00pm-4:00pm with H&H Beverages
1626 Denali Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
X-treme Bulldogging Finals
Sunday, March 29
Cowboy Church will be held at 9:00am in the Taylor Telecom Arena, led by David McQueen. Music led by Jean Prescott.
Start Time: 2:00 PM - Taylor Telecom Arena: 1700 TX-36, Abilene, TX 79602
The X-treme Bulldogging Finals feature an elite field of 40 finalists, competing for the championship title.
Finals Field Includes:
Top 20 competitors from the 2025 World Standings
Top 10 competitors from the 2026 World Standings (as of March 6)
Top 10 qualifiers from the March 27 Qualifying Event
Experience the pinnacle of X-treme Bulldogging as the season’s top competitors take the arena.