Fort Worth & the Celebration of Champions
Will Rogers Memorial Center · Fort Worth, Texas.
The World’s Greatest Horseman Venue
The World’s Greatest Horseman takes place during the NRCHA Celebration of Champions at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a separate event from the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. This distinction matters when searching for schedules, tickets and results.
2027 Dates
The next Celebration of Champions is scheduled for February 13–27, 2027. NRCHA lists the World’s Greatest Horseman for February 27. Consult the official event page for current schedules and visitor information.
Fort Worth’s Cow Horse Tradition
The Will Rogers complex hosts the arenas used for the championship’s herd work and coliseum events. In 2026 the finals concluded on February 28, with Jordan Williams and Jaymes Bond winning the Open title.
For World’s Greatest Horseman planning, use NRCHA’s event information rather than assuming the Stock Show calendar covers this championship.