The League
The PIRL Vision
A professional nonprofit league platform built to support live events, official standards, sponsorship, streaming, and media storytelling — and carry Indian Relay to a larger stage.
What PIRL Adds
Structure the Sport Deserves
Unified Rulebook
A unified rulebook and professional event standards across every sanctioned race.
Safer Competition
Safer, more consistent competition environments for riders and horses alike.
Transparent Championships
Clear points and championship qualification systems everyone can follow.
Better Storytelling
Stronger storytelling for riders, teams, families, and horse relatives.
Sponsors & Purses
A platform that helps attract sponsors, fans, media, and larger prize purses.
Men's & Women's Divisions
A future system designed to support both men's and women's professional divisions.
League Structure
A Planned Division System
The long-term model under development may include four competitive divisions, alongside regular-season events, wildcard competition, and a season-ending championship. These structures are planned and remain subject to Board approval.
Men's Premier
The top tier of men's professional relay competition.
Men's Challenger
A development tier and pathway toward the Premier division.
Women's Premier Relay
Elite women's relay racing on the professional stage.
Women's Challenger
A growing tier expanding opportunity in women's relay.
Building the platform to help that spirit reach the world.
PIRL is not replacing the spirit of Indian Relay. It is building the professional stage for it.