Brody Wells Wins 2026 United States Open Xtreme Broncs Match

The 2026 United States Open Xtreme Broncs Match is officially in the books, with some of the best saddle bronc riders in the world putting on a spectacular display of talent in South Dakota.

In the first round, Brody Wells finished atop the leaderboard with an 87-point ride aboard Burch Rodeo's Rambo to collect $4,399. Brody Cress finished second with 86.5 points, followed by Darcy Radel’s 85.5-point ride. There was a four-way tie for fourth between Zachary Dallas, Sage Newman, and Q Taylor, who each scored 85 points. Wright brothers Statler and Ryder rounded out the final payout spot with a pair of 84.5-point rides.

In the final round, Wells once again led the field with an 89-point ride on Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo's Bugsy, worth nearly $4,000. Statler Wright finished second with 87 points, Brody Cress third with 86.5, and Zachary Dallas and Q Taylor tying for fourth with matching 85.5-point rides.

United States Open Xtreme Broncs Match Results

First round:

1. Brody Wells, 87, $4,399

2. Brody Cress, 86.5, $3,373

3. Darcy Radel, 85.5, $2,493

4. (tie) Zachary Dallas, Sage Newman and Q Taylor, 85, $1,124 each

7. (tie) Statler Wright and Ryder Wright, 84.5, $513 each

Finals:

1. Brody Wells, 89, $3,910

2. Statler Wright, 87, $2,933

3. Brody Cress, 86.5, $1,955

4. (tie) Zachary Dallas and Q Taylor, 85.5, $489 each

After adding over $8,000 to his season earnings, Wells now sits ninth in the world standings. A two-time NFR qualifier, he has earned significant paydays at some of the sport’s most premier events this season – Utah Days of '47 Rodeo, Ogden Pioneer Days, Sheridan WYO Rodeo, and Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo.

Brody Cress, who collected over $5,000 at the event, is officially in the Top 15 in the world standings. While he’s not in the clear just yet, if he continues this momentum he could very likely punch his ticket to his tenth consecutive NFR.

2025 Saddle Bronc Riding World Champion Statler Wright is also looking to make a late season push. His performance helped him jump up a couple spots in the standings – up to No. 23. Darcy Radel and Zachary Dallas are two other cowboys looking to make major moves over the next few weeks. They sit just outside the Top 15, at No. 25 and No. 19, respectively.

Events like the United States Open Xtreme Broncs Match give saddle bronc riders the perfect opportunity to cash in when every dollar counts. We're wishing all roughies a safe, healthy, and successful final stretch.