June 19–July 4, 2026 | Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas
The APHA World Championship Show is the world’s premier Paint Horse competition, taking place annually in Fort Worth, Texas, at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. During June and July, the event celebrates Open, Amateur and Youth competitors. The world-class competition has events such as reining, roping, hunt-seat and Western all-around events, and more. More than $1.5 million in awards and money is paid out each year. The World Championship Show also features the World of Color Gift Show and family activities like the Youth Team Tournament, dog races and exhibitor parties. Be sure to join us this summer!
For questions regarding the APHA World Championship Show, please contact us at aphaevents@apha.com or 817-222-6402.
Enter for your shot at championship titles, prizes and over $1.5 million in cash payouts. No qualifying required!
Watch the APHA World Show classes during the event on our free livestream.
Check out past class results from the APHA World Championship Show.
| NO QUALIFYING REQUIRED! | |
| Premium Book & Forms available online | April |
| Breeders’ Trust Stakes initial payment deadline (Open & Non-Pro) | May 1 |
| Gold Breeders’ Futurity Performance Classes initial payment deadline | May 1 |
| Pre-Entry, Stall & RV reservations deadline | May 15 |
| Post-Entry deadline—until 5 p.m. the day before the class takes place. Late fees apply. | Beginning May 16 |
| Late RV Reservations will be assessed a late fee | Beginning May 16 |
| Late Stall Reservations will be assessed a late fee | Beginning May 16 |
| Breeders’ Trust Stakes second payment deadline (Open & Non-Pro) | June 1 |
| Gold Breeders’ Futurity Performance Classes second payment deadline | June 1 |
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