Beyond the Bucking Chutes: The Complete Las Vegas NFR Week Guide
Plan the complete National Finals Rodeo experience in Las Vegasāfrom ten nights of championship action and Cowboy Christmas to hotels, free shuttles, dining, watch parties, attractions and first-timer essentials.
Road to NFR 2026: September 21 Standings Mark the Final Push to Las Vegas
The latest PRCA and WPRA world standings update puts the late-season NFR qualification race into sharper focus as contestants chase a top-15 finish.
2026 NFR Announces Announcers, Arena Team and Specialty Acts
The experienced crew selected for the 2026 NFR includes Wayne Brooks, Roger Mooney and Anthony Lucia in the announcersā booth, plus veteran arena personnel.
NFR 2026 Expands Go-Round Payoffs to Top Eight, Sets Record $14.27M Purse
The 2026 National Finals Rodeo will pay eight places in every go-round and distribute a record $14.27 million to contestants in Las Vegas.
Teton Ridge Acquires The Cowboy Channel, Strengthens Hold on Western Sports
Teton Ridge has acquired The Cowboy Channel, The Cowgirl Channel, and Cowboy Channel+ from Rural Media Group, cementing its position as the largest rights holder in Western sports. This acquisition includes an exclusive licensing agreement with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), granting coverage of over 600 sanctioned rodeos, including marquee events like the National […]
