Get Ready for the World Championship Show in Fort Worth

APHA World Championship Show

June 20-July 6, 2025, 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

World Show logo.

Get in on the Action

A Paint Horse tacked and ready for roping at the World Show.

Enter the Show

Enter for your shot at championship titles, prizes and over $1.5 million in cash payouts. No qualifying required!

A Paint Horse is showmanship at the World Show.

Watch the Show

Watch the APHA World Show classes during the event on our free livestream.

A champion Paint Horse at the World Show.

Show Results

Check out past class results from the APHA World Championship Show.

Dates & Deadlines

NO QUALIFYING REQUIRED!
Premium Book & Forms available online April
Breeders’ Trust Pleasure Stakes initial payment deadline (Open & Non-Pro) April 1
Gold Breeders’ Futurity Performance Classes initial payment deadline April 15
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 Pleasure Stakes second payment deadline (Open & Non-Pro) June 1
Gold Breeders’ Futurity Performance Classes second payment deadline June 1

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Paint Horse and rider doing a victory lap at World Show.

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