This year's Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA) 2025 Ariat National Finals Rodeo will be held at White Park Equine Complex, Scone, in the Upper Hunter on November 27-29, 2025, and tickets are on sale now.
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The event was previously held in Queensland, most recently in Gracemere, and before that, it was staged in Warwick for many years.
But come November, Pro-rodeo competitors from around Australia will be heading to the heart of horse country in Scone, for the APRA 2025 Ariat National Finals Rodeo, the pinnacle event of the Rodeo year.
The top competitors across eight rodeo events will be vying for a spot in the top 15 to be invited to the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) for four rounds, across three days, to compete for the Australian Champion titles.
"Securing a top-notch facility in White Park is exciting for the association. With the growth in APRA membership and the interest in pro rodeo, we couldn't think of a better location for the NFR than Scone. We look forward to welcoming rodeo fans from throughout the Hunter Valley and beyond" said Glen Mansfield, speaking on behalf of the APRA executive board.
APRA NFR committee member Shona Tribe said "The APRA continues to elevate the sport of roieo and the NFR. Working collaboratively with members, sponsors, and the local community is key to bringing the best of rodeo to all fans.
"Moving to White Park provides a modern and spacious facility for competitors to bring their A-game in the arena to entertain the crowd and walk away with an Australian Championship Buckle," said Shona.
Bringing the APRA 2025 Ariat National Finals Rodeo to White Park is an exciting opportunity to bring the excitement of pro rodeo to the Upper Hunter Region.
Long-term APRA partner Ariat is returning as the naming rights sponsor of the National Finals Rodeo in Scone.
"Ariat has a long history with the Australian Professional Rodeo Association and is proud to continue to partner with an elite event like the National Finals Rodeo that really showcases riders' peak performances in Ariat," said Terry Donohue, Ariat Australia's managing director.
Head to prorodeo.com.au to get your APRA 2025 Ariat National Finals Rodeo Tickets and stay up to date on all NFR announcements.
