The Ipswich Show Society is proud to welcome the Circle L Australia 2025 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 21 and Saturday 22 November 2025.
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 21st November | Gates Open 3:00pm
Round 1 – 4:00pm (Tough Enough to Wear Pink)
Saturday 22nd November | Gates Open 8:30am
Round 2 – 9:00am start
Round 3 – 4:00pm start
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
GETTING HERE
Venue
Main Arena, Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Road, Ipswich.
Parking
PUBLIC PARKING:
NO public parking at the Ipswich Showgrounds
Parking available off site or at Willey Street Park
Courtesy Bus available
DISABLED PARKING:
Disabled Parking available at the Ipswich Showgrounds
Vehicle entry via Main Gate 1 – Salisbury Road
Australian Disability Parking Permit must be clearly displayed.
NO Vehicle entry via Gate 3 or 4 – Parker Avenue
DROP OFFS/COLLECTIONS:
Drop-offs and collections for guests available at the Ipswich Showgrounds
Vehicle entry via Main Gate 1 – Salisbury Road
NO Vehicle entry via Gate 3 or 4 – Parker Avenue
Courtesy Shuttle Bus | Willey Street Park
A courtesy coach will transport spectators between Willey Street Park and the Ipswich Showgrounds:
Friday - 3:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Saturday - 8.30 am to 10.30 pm
VIEW ON MAP
Will there be road closures in place?
No road closures in place.
Please note that there is no vehicle access via Gate 3 or 4, Parker Avenue.
Is camping available on-site?
NO the Ipswich Showgrounds Caravan Park is closed to public bookings for the duration of the event. Camping is only permitted to approved competitors and crew for the event.
If you are seeking accommodation we recommend the following options: Willowbank Caravan Park, Ipswich Caravan Village, Rosewood Showgrounds and Quest Ipswich – Serviced Apartments.
For more options please visit: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/accommodation/
DAILY SCHEDULES
FRIDAY:
3:00pm - Gates open
4:00pm - Rodeo Round 1 events commence
9:00pm - After Party with live entertainment from Riley Young
10:00pm - Event closes
SATURDAY:
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 from Mick Lindsay
9:30pm - NRA Awards Presentation Grandstand Pavilion
10:30pm - After Party continues with live entertainment from Riley Young in the Grandstand Pavilion
12:00am - Event closes
