The American

RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN is the results of a full-year of work. Qualifying events are held across the country, throughout the calendar year as ropers and riders hope to compete in Arlington during the world's richest one-day rodeo! RFD-TV’s The American is an annual event that occurs each year at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. The American is now “the world’s richest weekend in Western Sports” and will pay out $2.35 million through a series of qualifiers, The Semi-Finals, and the final event, RFD-TV’s The American. The event unites the top athletes in the world from the PRCA and pits them against underdogs who advance from The American Semi-Finals, together to battle for the biggest single paycheck of their lives.

  • Episode 4   •   Air Date: Mar 07, 2021
    2021 The American - Short-Go/Shoot-Out (Broadcast)

    Live Broadcast of the Short Round and Shoot-Out Round of RFD-TV's The American Rodeo presented by Durango Boots, from Arlington, Texas. The Top 8 compete in the Short Round with hopes to advance to the Shoot-Out Round where they will compete for $2.4 million in prize money.

    Episode 4   •   Air Date: Mar 07, 2021
    2021 The American - Short-Go/Shoot-Out (Arena)

    Live Broadcast of the Short Round and Shoot-Out Round of RFD-TV's The American Rodeo presented by Durango Boots, from Arlington, Texas. The Top 8 compete in the Short Round with hopes to advance to the Shoot-Out Round where they will compete for $2.4 million in prize money.

    Episode 4   •   Air Date: Mar 07, 2021
    2021 The American - Short-Go/Shoot-Out (Portuguese)

    Transmissão ao vivo da Short-Go e Rodada Shoot-Out de The American Rodeo da RFD-TV apresentada por Durango Boots, de Arlington, Texas. Os 8 melhores competem na Rodada Curta com a esperança de avançar para a Rodada Shoot-Out, onde competirão por $ 2,4 milhões em prêmios em dinheiro.

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Mar 07, 2021
    2021 The American - Pre-Show Day 2

    In-depth analysis by host Justin McKee along with special guests leading into the Short-Go and Shoot-Out rounds of RFD-TV's The American Rodeo, Live from the The Cowboy Channel studios in Fort Worth Texas.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Mar 06, 2021
    2021 The American - Long-Go (Arena)

    Live broadcast of the Long Round from RFD-TV's The American Presented by Durango Boots, live from Arlington, Texas. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.4 million in prize money.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Mar 06, 2021
    2021 The American - Long-Go (Broadcast)

    Live broadcast of the Long Round from RFD-TV's The American Presented by Durango Boots, live from Arlington, Texas. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.4 million in prize money.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Mar 06, 2021
    2021 The American - Long-Go (Portuguese)

    Transmissão ao vivo da Long-Go do The American Presented by Durango Boots, da RFD-TV, ao vivo de Arlington, Texas. Os 10 melhores cowboys / cowgirls do mundo competem contra lendas do rodeio em cada evento, junto com um seleto grupo de classificatórias, por $ 2,4 milhões em prêmios em dinheiro.

    Episode 1   •   Air Date: Mar 06, 2021
    2021 The American - Pre-Show Day 1

    In-depth analysis by host Justin McKee along with special guests leading into the Long-Go of RFD-TV's The American Rodeo, live from the Cowboy Channel studios in Fort Worth, Texas.

  • Episode 5   •   Air Date: Mar 08, 2020
    2020 The American - Top 8 Round

    The Top 8 (Short Round) from RFD-TV's The American in Arlington, Texas. The world’s Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.4 million in prize money.

    Episode 5   •   Air Date: Mar 08, 2020
    2020 The American - Shoot-Out Round

    The Shoot-Out Round from RFD-TV's The American in Arlington, Texas. The world’s Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.4 million in prize money.

    Episode 4   •   Air Date: Mar 08, 2020
    2020 The American - Pre-Show Day 2

    Pre-show coverage of RFD-TV's The American Long Round in Arlington, TX. The world’s Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.5 million in prize money.

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Mar 07, 2020
    2020 The American - Long Round Part 1 (TCC)

    Split-screen broadcast of the Long Round from RFD-TV's The American in Arlington, Texas. The world’s Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.4 million in prize money. Part 1 includes bareback riding, breakaway roping,...

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Mar 07, 2020
    2020 The American - Long Round Part 2 (TCC)

    Split-screen broadcast of the Long Round from RFD-TV's The American in Arlington, Texas. The world’s Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.4 million in prize money. Part 2 includes saddle bronc riding, tie-down...

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Mar 07, 2020
    2020 The American - Long Round Part 1 (RFD-TV)

    Broadcast of the Long Round from RFD-TV's The American, live from Arlington, Texas. The world’s Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.4 million in prize money. Part 1 includes bareback riding, breakaway roping, team...

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Mar 07, 2020
    2020 The American - Long Round Part 2 (RFD-TV)

    Broadcast of the Long Round from RFD-TV's The American, live from Arlington, Texas. The world’s Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.4 million in prize money. Broadcast of the Long Round from RFD-TV's The American,...

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Mar 07, 2020
    2020 The American - Pre-Show Day 1

    Pre-show coverage of RFD-TV's The American Long Round in Arlington, TX. The world’s Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.5 million in prize money.

    Episode 1   •   Air Date: Mar 07, 2020
    The Cowboy Channel's Junior NFR

    Qualifiers age 14-19 will compete in the long go-round with the top 15 contestants advancing to the semifinals, and the top 6 move on to compete in RFD-TV's The American. The Jr. NFR will feature bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping...

  • Episode 5   •   Air Date: Mar 03, 2019
    2019 The American - Shootout Rounds

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN Shootout Rounds from Arlington, TX. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.5 million in prize money.

    Episode 4   •   Air Date: Mar 03, 2019
    2019 The American - Long Round Part 2

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN Long Round from Arlington, TX. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.5 million in prize money.

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Mar 03, 2019
    2019 The American - Pre-Show 2

    Pre-show coverage of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2019.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Mar 02, 2019
    2019 The American - Long Round Part 1

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN Long Round from Arlington, TX. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers, for $2.5 million in prize money.

    Episode 1   •   Air Date: Mar 02, 2019
    2019 The American - Pre-Show 1

    Pre-show coverage of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2019.

  • Episode 4   •   Air Date: Feb 25, 2018
    2018 The American - Shootout Rounds

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2018 from Arlington, TX - presented by DISH. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Feb 25, 2018
    2018 The American - Long Round Part 2

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2018 from Arlington, TX - presented by DISH. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Feb 25, 2018
    2018 The American - Long Round Part 1

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2018 from Arlington, TX - presented by DISH. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 1   •   Air Date: Feb 25, 2018
    2018 The American - Pre-Show

    Pre-show coverage of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2018 from Arlington, TX - presented by DISH.

  • Episode 4   •   Air Date: Feb 19, 2017
    2017 The American - Shootout Rounds

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2017 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Feb 19, 2017
    2017 The American - Long Round Part 3

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2017 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Feb 19, 2017
    2017 The American - Long Round Part 2

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2017 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 1   •   Air Date: Feb 19, 2017
    2017 The American - Long Round Part 1

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2017 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

  • Episode 4   •   Air Date: Feb 28, 2016
    2016 The American - Shootout Rounds

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2016 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Feb 28, 2016
    2016 The American - Long Round Part 2

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2016 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Feb 28, 2016
    2016 The American - Long Round Part 1

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2016 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 1   •   Air Date: Feb 28, 2016
    2016 The American - Pre-Show

    Pre-show coverage of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2016 - presented by Polaris RANGER.

  • Episode 4   •   Air Date: Mar 01, 2015
    2015 The American - Shootout Rounds

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2015 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Mar 01, 2015
    2015 The American - Long Round Part 2

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2015 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Mar 01, 2015
    2015 The American - Long Round Part 1

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2015 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 1   •   Air Date: Mar 01, 2015
    2015 The American - Pre-Show

    Pre-show coverage of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2015 - presented by Polaris RANGER.

  • Episode 4   •   Air Date: Mar 02, 2014
    2014 The American - Shootout Rounds

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2014 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 3   •   Air Date: Mar 02, 2014
    2014 The American - Long Round Part 2

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2014 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.

    Episode 2   •   Air Date: Mar 02, 2014
    2014 The American - Long Round Part 1

    Broadcast of RFD-TV's THE AMERICAN 2014 from Arlington, TX - presented by Polaris RANGER. The world's Top 10 cowboys/cowgirls compete against legends of rodeo in each event, along with a select group of qualifiers for $1 million in prize money.