The NILE has announced an exciting new addition to the professional rodeo calendar. Debuting October 16th  – 17th  during the 2026 NILE in Billings, The Riggin Masters will feature the top 24 PRCA bareback bronc riders in the world standings competing for a record-setting $100,000 purse — making it the largest standalone bareback bronc riding event in the world.

Sanctioned as a PRCA Rank 45 Xtreme Broncs event, the elite field is expected to include the Top 15 qualifiers for the 2026 National Finals Rodeo (NFR), offering fans a rare opportunity to see rodeo’s premier athletes compete in Billings before heading to the sport’s biggest stage in Las Vegas.