The Ipswich Show Society is proud to welcome the Circle L Australia 2026 National Finals Rodeo to the Ipswich Showgrounds this November, in partnership with the National Rodeo Association. This is the pinnacle event of the rodeo season, with three action-packed rounds taking place over two huge days - Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to witness the nation’s top competitors battle it out for championship glory, right here in Ipswich. Grab a single-day ticket or make the most of the full experience with a two-day pass!

Friday 20^th November 
3:00pm - Gates open
4:00pm – Rodeo Round 1 (Tough Enough to Wear Pink) events commence 
9:00pm - After Party with live entertainment
10:00pm - After Party continues with live entertainment inside the Grandstand Pavilion
12:00am -  Event closes

Saturday 21^st  November
8:30am - Gates open
9:00am - Rodeo Round 2 events commence
4:00pm -  Rodeo Round 3 events commence
9:00pm - After Party with live entertainment
9:30pm - NRA Awards Presentation Grandstand Pavilion
10:30pm - After Party continues with live entertainment inside the Grandstand Pavilion
12:00am -  Event closes

Competitions featured at each round:
U18 JUNIOR BARREL RACE
STEER UNDECORATING
7-U12 MINI BULL RIDE
U18 JUNIOR BREAKAWAY ROPING
U15 MINI BULL RIDE
BARREL RACE
ROPE & TIE
BAREBACK RIDE
TEAM ROPING
U18 JUNIOR BULL RIDE
BREAKAWAY ROPING
SADDLE RIDE
STEER WRESTLING
BULL RIDE

Program subject to change on the day of the Rodeo