With the finish line in sight, Round 9 of the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo raises the pressure to another level. Only two rounds remain after tonight, and every dollar, tenth of a second, and ride score now carries massive Gold Buckle consequences. The standings are tightening across all events, and the All-Around race continues to demand perfection from the contenders.
WATCH: NFR 2025 LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS Round 9
Below is your complete Round 9 day sheet, featuring the full draw and stock matchups as the championship chase heads into its final stretch.
Bareback Riding – Round 9 Matchups
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Mason Clements – Lewandowski’s Shoutin’ Shoes
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Wacey Schalla – Lost Lakota
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Waylon Bourgeois – Western Hauler’s Cosmic Stardust
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Jayco Roper – Risky Business
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Cooper Cooke – No Whiskey’s Redlicious Meats
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Jacek Frost – Optiwize’s Cajun Queen
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Dean Thompson – Scarlett Cat
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Garrett Shadbolt – Buckle Bunny
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Kade Sonnier – South Point’s Happy Hour
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Cole Franks – Tequila Queen
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Jess Pope – Painted Smoke
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Bradlee Miller – Peach Juice
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Sam Petersen – OLS Tubs Side Show
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Rocker Steiner – Cafe Risque
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Tilden Hooper – Independence
Steer Wrestling – Round 9 Order
Ty Erickson
Chance Howard
Bridger Anderson
Scott Guenthner
Kyle Irwin
Dakota Eldridge
Tyler Waguespack
Stetson Jorgensen
JD Struxness
Tucker Allen
Rowdy Parrott
Justin Shaffer
Jesse Brown
Will Lummus
Gavin Soileau
Team Roping – Round 9 Pairings
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Kolton Schmidt / Jonathan Torres
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Luke Brown / Trey Yates
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Riley Minor / Brady Minor
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Jake Smith / Douglas Rich
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Dawson Graham / Dillon Graham
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Cyle Denison / Lane Mitchell
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Tyler Wade / Wesley Thorp
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Andrew Ward / Jake Long
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Clay Smith / Coleby Payne
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Dustin Egusquiza / Levi Lord
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Clint Summers / Jade Corkill
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Derrick Begay / Colter Todd
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Tanner Tomlinson / Travis Graves
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Kaleb Driggers / Junior Nogueira
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Lightning Aguilera / Kaden Profili
Saddle Bronc Riding – Round 9 Matchups
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Ben Andersen – Greeley Hat Works’ Hired Gun
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Q Taylor – Chisholm Trail
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Stetson Wright – R Watson’s Mad Skills
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Weston Patterson – Cancun Moon
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Brody Cress – Jacks Valley
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Statler Wright – Cash Deal
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Sage Newman – Rose Valley
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Zac Dallas – Freedom Xpress
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Brody Wells – Optiwize’s Tickled Pink
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Kade Bruno – San Angelo Sam
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Zeke Thurston – Falkland Playboy
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Dawson Hay – Priefert’s Dirty Roots
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Damian Brennan – What 5 Minutes
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Ryder Wright – Indian Burn
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Lefty Holman – Big Rich’s Awesome Sauce
Tie-Down Roping – Round 9 Order
Kyle Lucas
Haven Meged
Ty Harris
Zack Jongbloed
Joel Harris
Brushton Minton
Tom Crouse
Marty Yates
Riley Pruitt
Dylan Hancock
John Douch
Kincade Henry
Shad Mayfield
Riley Webb
Shane Hanchey
Barrel Racing – Round 9 Draw
Brittany Pozzi-Tonozzi
Emily Beisel
Hailey Kinsel
Megan McLeod-Sprague
Lisa Lockhart
Carlee Otero
Halyn Lide
Tayla Moeykens
Tricia Aldridge
Hayle Gibson-Stillwell
Wenda Johnson
Andrea Busby
Katelynn Scott
Julie Plourde
Kassie Mowry
Bull Riding – Round 9 Matchups
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Jesse Petri – Purple Wave’s Karaoke Nights
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Rawley Johnson – Sneaky Situation
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Mason Moody – Frontier Coffee Bailey’s Brew
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Bryce Jensen – Dream On
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Jordan Spears – Vitalix Dialed In
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Qynn Andersen – Mr. Gold
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JR Stratford – Fiesta
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Hayes Weight – 44 Karat
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Hudson Bolton – Boot Barn’s Handcuffed
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TJ Gray – Mellow Yellow
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Tristen Hutchings – Priefert’s G Wagon
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Ky Hamilton – Cross Eyed Kelly
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Stetson Wright – Belly Dump
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Wacey Schalla – Ace
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Luke Mackey – Judge and Jury
How to Watch Round 9 Live
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TV: The Cowboy Channel, RFD-TV
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Streaming: Cowboy Channel+
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Start Time: 5:45 PM PST / 8:45 PM EST
Round 9 is where championships begin to take final shape. One great night can change everything—and one mistake can cost it all. If you’d like, I can prepare the Round 9 results, a Round 10 preview, or a polished SEO-ready version for publishing.
