03DEC
Hadlie Jo
Opening Performance
2026 NATIONAL ANTHEM GUIDE
TEN NIGHTS. TEN OPENING VOICES.
Meet the eight announced performers, track the two National Anthem Contest slots and know exactly when each voice opens the arena.
Independent visitor guide • Verified against official 2026 information
LIVE AT THE THOMAS & MACK
8Artists announced
2Contest winners
OCT 9Winner reveal
10 NIGHTSAnthem moments
NIGHTLY ROSTER
Every confirmed 2026 anthem assignment.
The schedule below follows the official NFR announcement. TBD means the official contest result is still pending—not missing research.
04DEC
Bryce Leatherwood
Second Performance
05DEC
Caden Gillard
Golden Night • Golden Circle of Champions
06DEC
A.R. Simmons
Memorial Night
07DEC
Peyton Grace
Pink Night
08DEC
Anthem Contest Winner • TBD
Resistol Rookie Night
09DEC
Walker Montgomery
Military Night
10DEC
Morgan Klaiber + Contest Winner
Two anthems: Canadian anthem by Morgan Klaiber; U.S. anthem by a contest winner.
11DEC
Gunnar Latham
Legacy Night
12DEC
Kalsey Kulyk
Wrangler National Patriot Night
NATIONAL ANTHEM CONTEST
Two slots. One official reveal date.
The contest closes the last two gaps in the ten-night schedule.
CONTEST
UPDATE
UPDATE
Two opening-night voices are still to be named.
The National Anthem Contest supplies the performer for Resistol Rookie Night on December 8 and the U.S. anthem performer on Canadian Night, December 10. The official announcement date is October 9, 2026. Until then, those slots remain correctly marked TBD.
Follow the official contest ↗BEYOND THE ARENA
Three additional resort appearances.
A few anthem performers are also scheduled for NFR-week appearances away from the Thomas & Mack Center.
DEC 3 & DEC 11 • WESTGATE
Caden Gillard
Additional Las Vegas appearances are listed at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
DEC 4 • RIO
Peyton Grace
An additional appearance is listed at the Rio Hotel & Casino during NFR week.
DEC 8 • RIO
Gunnar Latham
An additional appearance is listed at the Rio Hotel & Casino during NFR week.
Appearance note: the official announcement identifies the dates and host resorts but not full public-access details. Confirm the venue schedule before traveling.
PLAN THE MOMENT
Do not arrive during the anthem.
A little timing preserves one of the most powerful parts of every NFR night.
Reach your section early.
The anthem belongs to the opening ceremony. Leave time for transport, the clear-bag line, security and ticket scanning.
Listen for both anthems.
On December 10, Morgan Klaiber is scheduled for the Canadian anthem and a contest winner for the U.S. anthem.
Watch the two TBD slots.
This page will stay conservative until the official contest result is released; no rumor or placeholder artist is treated as confirmed.
ANTHEM FAQ
The 2026 roster at a glance.
Eight artists are confirmed and two contest positions remain open until the official reveal.
Eight performers are officially announced. Two National Anthem Contest winners will fill the December 8 slot and the U.S. anthem slot on December 10.
The official announcement says the two winners will be named October 9, 2026.
December 10 is Canadian Night. Morgan Klaiber is scheduled to sing the Canadian anthem, followed by a contest winner for the U.S. national anthem.
All performances start at 5:45 p.m. Pacific. Be through security and at your seat before then so you do not miss the opening ceremony or anthem.
SEE THE FULL CEREMONY PLAN.
Pair each anthem performer with the nightly theme and confirmed 2026 opening information.
OFFICIAL SOURCES & IMPORTANT NOTE
Roster and contest details were verified October 2, 2026 from the official 2026 anthem performer announcement, National Anthem Contest and Opening Ceremonies schedule. The two contest-winner names were not yet official at verification time. Vegas NFR is an independent guide.
