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National Finals Rodeo — Las Vegas

National Finals Rodeo — NFR 2025 Schedule & Live Stream Official Channels

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) 2025 is set to bring ten thrilling days of world-class rodeo action to Las Vegas from November 30 to December 14. As the crown jewel of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) season, the NFR gathers the top cowboys, cowgirls, and rodeo stock in the nation for a showcase of skill, grit, and tradition. Fans from across the country travel to experience the electric atmosphere, bustling events, autograph sessions, and vibrant western culture that surrounds the competition.

Whether you’re attending in person or tuning in from home, our clean, fast, and people-first guide makes it easy to follow every moment of the action. From the full daily schedule of events at iconic venues like the Thomas & Mack Center, South Point, and Las Vegas Convention Center, to complete details on official live stream channels, we’ve got you covered—so you can focus on enjoying the biggest rodeo of the year.

Full NFR 2025 Schedule (Nov 30 – Dec 14)

Tap a date to expand. Venues include South Point, Las Vegas Convention Center, Thomas & Mack Center, Orleans, Rio, and more.

Sunday, November 30 Kickoff

Miss Rodeo America — Official Contestant Introductions

9:30 a.m. Doors open · 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Introductions & visit

South Point Showroom · Free · missrodeoamerica.com

Monday, December 1 Convention

PRCA National Convention (Registration)

12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Early registration & Contract Personnel Trade Show Setup

South Point Convention Area & Exhibit Hall · prcaconvention.com

Tuesday, December 2 Events

PRCA National Convention

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. South Point Convention Area

prcaconvention.com

PRCA General Session

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. South Point Ballroom

Miss Rodeo America — Horsemanship (AQHA)

7:30 a.m. Doors · 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Competition

South Point Arena · Free · missrodeoamerica.com

Cinch Western Gift Show

Dec 2–14, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. South Point Exhibit Hall · Free

PRCA Breakout Sessions

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. South Point Ballroom

PRCA Contract Personnel Trade Show & JCCF Silent Auction

12:30 – 4:30 p.m. South Point Exhibit Hall · Convention Attendees

National Finals Breakaway Roping

1:00 p.m. Doors · 2:00 p.m. Competition

South Point Arena & Equestrian Center · Ticket Required

Wednesday, December 3 Pageant

PRCA National Convention

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. South Point Convention Area

PRCA General Session

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. South Point Ballroom

Miss Rodeo America — Contestants’ Speeches (Resistol)

7:30 a.m. Doors · 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Speeches

South Point Showroom · Ticket Required

Cinch Western Gift Show

See Dec 2

PRCA Breakout Sessions

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

PRCA Trade Show & JCCF Silent Auction

12:00 p.m. JCCF Silent Auction · 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Trade Show · 3:00 p.m. Auction Ends

Rodeo Royalty Seminar

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. South Point — Brunswick Room · Ticket Required

National Finals Breakaway Roping

1:00 p.m. Doors · 2:00 p.m. Competition

Thursday, December 4 Shop & Shows

PRCA National Convention

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. South Point Convention Area

ALL IN Barrel Race / Breakaway / Calf Roping

Race 1: Dec 4–6 · Breakaway & Calf Roping: Dec 7–10 · Race 2: Dec 11–14

The Orleans Arena · Free

PRCA Trade Show (Public)

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. South Point Exhibit Hall

Cowboy Christmas (with RMEF Expo)

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. LVCC South Hall

YETI Junior NFR

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. LVCC Wrangler Rodeo Arena · Ticket Required

Breakaway, Bull Riding, Bareback

Downtown Christmas Expo

Dec 4–13 · 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. · Plaza · Free

2025 Benny Binion’s Horse & Bull Sale + PRCA Permit Challenge

8:00 a.m. Doors · 9:00 a.m. Start · South Point Arena · Ticket Required

Cowboy Marketplace Gift Show

Dec 4–13 · 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. · Horseshoe · Free

Country Christmas

Dec 4–14 · 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. · Rio · Free

Stage Programming @ Cowboy Christmas

10:15–11:15 a.m. Storme Sessions · 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Live with Lucia · 12:45–1:45 p.m. Conserving Country · 2:00–3:30 p.m. RMEF Films

Miss Rodeo America — Chap Luncheon & Silent Auction

10:30 a.m. Doors · 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sonoma Room · Ticket

WPRA Star Celebration

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. South Point Grand Ballroom · Ticket

Friday, December 5 Autographs

ALL IN Barrel Race

See Dec 4–14 schedule

Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale XIX

Dec 5–14 · South Point Arena · Free

Cinch Western Gift Show

Dec 2–14 · 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. · Free

Cowboy Christmas

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. · LVCC South Hall

Downtown Christmas Expo / Marketplace / Country Christmas

See venue times

YETI Junior NFR

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. · LVCC Wrangler Rodeo Arena · Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Tie-Down

Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Barrel Racers

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Golden Nugget · Free (first come)

Miss Rodeo America — Fashion Show Luncheon

11:00 a.m. Doors · 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. South Point Grand Ballroom · Ticket

Stage Programming @ Cowboy Christmas

Storme Sessions · Live with Lucia · Conserving Country · RMEF Films

Miss Rodeo America — Autograph Session

5:15 – 5:45 p.m. South Point Grand Ballroom Entrance · Free

Saturday, December 6 Community

ALL IN / Ariat WSTR Finale / Gift Shows

See ongoing times

Miss Rodeo America — Scholarship Foundation Auction

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. South Point Showroom

YETI Junior NFR

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. · Breakaway, Bull Riding, Bareback

JCCF Bowling Tournament (Boyd Gaming)

10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Orleans Bowling Center · Fee to bowl

Wrangler NFR Autograph — Tie-Down Ropers

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MGM Grand (Lobby) · Free

Golden Circle of Champions — Clinic & Banquet

11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuscany Suites & Casino

Stage Programming @ Cowboy Christmas

Storme Sessions · Live with Lucia · Conserving Country · RMEF Films

Sunday, December 7 Family

ALL IN / Ariat WSTR Finale / Gift Shows

See ongoing times

Cowboy Church with Susie McEntire

9:30 a.m. Doors · 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. South Point Showroom · Free

Fellowship of Christian Cowboys — Cowboy Church

10:00 a.m. LVCC South Hall Rooms S‑219‑222 · Free

Miss Rodeo America — Coronation Performance

9:45 a.m. Doors · 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom · Ticket

WSTR Finale XIX Showcase Sale

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. South Point Arena · Free

Stage Programming @ Cowboy Christmas

Storme Sessions · Live with Lucia · Conserving Country · RMEF Films

Monday, December 8 Autographs

ALL IN / Ariat WSTR Finale / Gift Shows

See ongoing times

YETI Junior NFR

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tie‑Down, Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding

Wrangler NFR Autograph — Team Ropers

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Horseshoe — Flavortown Sports Kitchen · Free

Stage Programming @ Cowboy Christmas

Storme Sessions · Live with Lucia · Conserving Country · RMEF Films

Tuesday, December 9 Signings

ALL IN / Ariat WSTR Finale / Gift Shows

See ongoing times

YETI Junior NFR

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Pole Bending, Barrel Racing

Wrangler NFR Autograph — Steer Wrestlers

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Circa — Underhang Bar · 21+ · Free

Stage Programming @ Cowboy Christmas

Storme Sessions · Live with Lucia · Conserving Country · RMEF Films

Wednesday, December 10 Meet & Greet

ALL IN / Ariat WSTR Finale / Gift Shows

See ongoing times

YETI Junior NFR

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Pole Bending, Barrel Racing

Wrangler NFR Autograph — Bull Riders

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Gilley’s (Treasure Island) · Free

2nd Annual Black Cowboy/Cowgirl Meet & Greet

3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Gold Coast · Free · Viewing Party follows

Stage Programming @ Cowboy Christmas

Storme Sessions · Live with Lucia · Conserving Country · RMEF Films

Thursday, December 11 Exceptional Rodeo

ALL IN / Ariat WSTR Finale / Gift Shows

See ongoing times

YETI Junior NFR

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Pole Bending, Barrel Racing

Exceptional Rodeo

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Thomas & Mack — On the Dirt · Free

Wrangler NFR Autograph — Bareback Riders

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Beerhaus @ New York‑New York · Free

Stage Programming @ Cowboy Christmas

Storme Sessions · Live with Lucia · Conserving Country · RMEF Films

Friday, December 12 Legends

ALL IN / Ariat WSTR Finale / Gift Shows

See ongoing times

18th Annual World of Rodeo Reunion & Gold Card Gathering

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Orleans Ballroom · Ticket

YETI Junior NFR

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Pole Bending, Barrel Racing

Wrangler NFR Autograph — Saddle Bronc Riders

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Resorts World — Wrangler Dawg House

Stage Programming @ Cowboy Christmas

Storme Sessions · Live with Lucia · Conserving Country · RMEF Films

Saturday, December 13 Finale Eve

ALL IN / Ariat WSTR Finale / Gift Shows / YETI Jr NFR

See ongoing times

Stage Programming @ Cowboy Christmas

Storme Sessions · Live with Lucia · Conserving Country · RMEF Films

Sunday, December 14 Final Day

ALL IN Barrel Race — Race 2 Final Day

Orleans Arena · Free

Ariat WSTR Finale XIX — Final Day

South Point Arena · Free

Cinch Western Gift Show — Final Day

South Point Exhibit Hall · Free

Country Christmas — Final Day

Rio Las Vegas · Free

Live Stream — Official Channels

The Cowboy Channel is the official media partner of the PRCA and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2025. Due to exclusivity, it’s the only place to watch the NFR live from Las Vegas during the 10‑day period. Wrangler Network offers additional rodeo coverage, highlights, and stats.

The Cowboy Channel (TCC)

National carriage across major providers. Also features expanded PRCA programming, including ProRodeo Tour and Xtreme Bulls.

Channel Finder (examples)
  • DIRECTV — 603
  • DISH — 232
  • Cox — 260
  • AT&T — 566
  • Plus: Charter Spectrum, Comcast, Mediacom, Suddenlink, Verizon FiOS TV, Sling TV (Heartland)

Cowboy Channel+ App

Watch Wrangler NFR broadcast streaming and special events. Available on iOS and Android.

  • Access: $9.99 Monthly or $89.99 Annually
  • Billing auto‑renews based on plan (monthly or every 365 days)

Wrangler Network

Online network for the Western lifestyle featuring live rodeo coverage across the USA, highlights, and artist performances.

About This Guide

This guide is designed to be your all-in-one companion for the Wrangler NFR 2025. It brings together the complete event schedule, venue details, and official live streaming options in one convenient place. Whether you’re a first-time viewer or a seasoned rodeo fan, you’ll find quick, clear information to help plan your experience. From daily highlights and special appearances to autograph sessions and behind-the-scenes events, this guide ensures you won’t miss a single moment of the excitement in Las Vegas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a cable subscription to watch?
You can watch via The Cowboy Channel on participating TV providers or stream through the Cowboy Channel+ app with a monthly or annual subscription.
Is there free coverage?
Some events and highlights may be available on the Wrangler Network. The 10‑day NFR live broadcast itself is exclusive to The Cowboy Channel and Cowboy Channel+.
Are the shopping expos open to the public?
Yes. Cowboy Christmas, Cinch Western Gift Show, Country Christmas, and more list Free Admission/Open to the Public with daily hours shown in the schedule above.

Contact

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