The PBR announced earlier this week it had formed a new women’s rodeo association, Premier Women’s Rodeo, which it called a “rebirth” of the Women’s Rodeo World Championship.

The WRWC was founded in 2020 and has since paid $4.5 million to female rodeo athletes. Like the WRWC, the PWR will feature team roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing, and goat tying and hold its marquee event, the PWR Championship, in Cowtown Coliseum from May 12-15.

“PBR is all-in on women’s rodeo,” said Sean Gleason, CEO and Commissioner of PBR. “PWR gives us the chance to grow the sport by showcasing the amazing stories of these athletes – their drive, their grit, their passion. Empowering all levels of female rodeo athletes with more money, more visibility, and more opportunity than ever will inspire competitors, fans and partners, ringing in a new era for women’s rodeo.”

PWR will feature three divisions, Pro, Challenger, and Limited, and will use a Virtual Rodeo Qualifier system to allow athletes to earn points from anywhere.

Linsay Rosser Sumpter, the former commissioner of the WRWC, will serve as PWR commissioner.

“The evolution from the Women’s Rodeo Championships to Premier Women’s Rodeo marks a powerful step forward. With the full backing, strength, and vision of PBR, our foundation has never been stronger,” Rosser Sumpter said. “We’re elevating women’s rodeo to new heights, expanding opportunities, celebrating inclusivity, and showcasing the undeniable power of the cowgirl. Premier Women’s Rodeo isn’t starting over; we’re continuing the legacy with new momentum.”