Championship of Champions
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Indian Relay |
| Location | Cheyenne, Wyoming |
| Dates | September 25, 2026–September 27, 2026 |
| Established | 2017 |
The Championship of Champions is the marquee Indian Relay race in North America organized by the Horse Nations Indian Relay Council.[1]
Eligibility
[edit]Riders from the United States and Canada compete all summer long in the Tour of Champions to earn entry into the Championship of Champions [1]
History
[edit]The first Championship of Champions race took place in 2017 in Billings, Montana.[2] It then took place in Walla Walla, Washington followed by Fort Pierre, South Dakota.
In 2023, the race moved to Casper, Wyoming for a three-year contract.
In 2026, it moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming in part to accommodate the growing demand for the sport.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Lakota Horse Teams Compete in Indian Relay Championship of Champions". Lakota Times. 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "The Championship of Champions". Rodeo Life. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
- ↑ Byrd, Klark (2026-03-19). "Indian Relay Championship of Champions relocates from Casper to Cheyenne". Oil City News. Retrieved 2026-07-12.