What Is The Finale?
The Ariat WSTR Finale is the second largest equestrian event in the world and is focused on the sport of amateur
handicapped team roping. Held each year at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, "The Finale"
has continued to be the premier team roping event since its inception in 2006.
The partnership between the South Point and the Ariat World Series of Team Roping evolved over the years to
include what is now one of the top Western trade shows and shopping experiences in town during "The Finale"
From the main concourse of the arena through the entire exhibit hall space, the South Point hosts thousands
of vendors ranging from Western boutiques, art, toys, gifts and furniture, to roping dummies, Cactus and Fast
Back Ropes, and custom-shaped Resistol Hats.
For the past 18 seasons World Series of Team Roping has strived to provide personal service to a small but influential
group of ropers who share our philosophy of easier, smaller and richer ropings. It is our goal to continue improving
our service to this elite group.
For the past decade, catering to the recreational team roper, the Ariat WSTR Finale cash payout has grown steadily by
a $1 million per year, at $14 million in the 14th year, $15 million in the 15th and last year $16 million during the
16th Finale. In 2023, the payout shot past all predictions and expectations, increasing $2 million and setting the new
bar at more than $18 million.The roper attendance was a monumental 4400 ropers making up 5894 teams, and this high roper
participation was reflected in the individual division payouts with five ropings paying out over $1 million and three
divisions paying out over $2 million apiece.
The Finale is perfectly timed alongside the National Finals Rodeo, so team ropers and their families get to not only
experience the life-changing money at the South Point but also enjoy watching the nightly performance of the top
cowboys and cowgirls in the world down the road at the Thomas and Mack Arena.
Qualification Events Info
Finale Roping Info
2024 Finale Schedule
South Point Qualifiers: Outdoor Arena
