NFR - National Finals Rodeo 2026

A FOURTH STRAIGHT 90+ POINT RIDE FOR JOHN CRIMBER IN CHEYENNE

Carlee Otero and "Regina" are back for more in Salt Lake City!
Carlee claimed the gold medal during the 2025 Days of 47 Rodeo, and she is back to defend her title. Carlee takes the top spot after the kick off of the rodeo on Tuesday night with a time of 17.43 seconds.
Photo by Clay Guardipee courtesy of Utah Days of '47 Rodeo

Cowboy Corral
The Rodeo Starts to Rock Here

Doors open nightly at 4 pm for dancing and live music in Cowboy Corral, located in the Cox Pavilion, adjacent to the Thomas & Mack Center. There are live performances by the acts below BEFORE and AFTER the Wrangler NFR performance.

The 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will take place December 3-12 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Eight-time PRCA World Champion Fred Whitfield Joins Legendary Voice of Rodeo Bob Tallman as 2026 Vegas NFR Icons
LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas Events announced today that two Vegas NFR Icons will be honored at the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The next group of distinguished Vegas NFR Icons includes eight-time PRCA World Champion Fred Whitfield and legendary announcer/contributor Bob Tallman.

The Wrangler NFR in Las Vegas will run from Thursday, Dec. 3 through Saturday, Dec. 12. During the Dec. 4 and 5 performances, each of the Vegas NFR Icons will be honored on the hallowed dirt of the Thomas & Mack Center. The presentation will include each receiving a commemorative bronze statue and a ceremony to unfurl a banner in the rafters.

The in-arena schedule for the icons is as follows:
Friday, Dec. 4 – Fred Whitfield
Saturday, Dec. 5 – Bob Tallman

Cowboy Christmas Gift Show Partners with Texas Precious Metals as its New Presenting Sponsor in 2026
LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas Events announced today that Cowboy Christmas, the only official gift show of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo®, has partnered with Texas Precious Metals as the presenting sponsor in 2026 and 2027. The gift show, celebrating its 40th anniversary in Las Vegas, is scheduled for Dec. 3 – 12, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall.

Founded in 2012, Texas Precious Metals is one of the largest precious metals dealers in the United States. Texas Precious Metals operates its online business within its office located in Shiner, Texas and offers private storage at its world-class depository, Texas Precious Metals Depository, catering to individuals, IRA custodians and other financial institutions. It has current partnerships with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, UFC and Texas A&M University, among others.

The partnership assets include on-site, in-arena and in-market branding and exposure opportunities, digital promotions through NFR social channels, dedicated booth space and presence at Cowboy Christmas presented by Texas Precious Metals and additional opportunities throughout the rodeo season.

With more than 500,000 square feet of show floor and 360+ exhibitors from across the United States, Cowboy Christmas presented by Texas Precious Metals will feature unique products including custom-made jewelry, western wear, boots and spurs, furniture, original art, handmade crafts and home goods. Attendees will also find the best source for the official Wrangler NFR and PRCA merchandise.

“Since 1986, Cowboy Christmas has grown into one of the pre-eminent cornerstones of the NFR Experience and become synonymous with Las Vegas and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo,” said LVE Vice President of Corporate Marketing Bo Gardner. “Our partnership with Texas Precious Metals as the presenting sponsor of Cowboy Christmas is a perfect fit and mutually beneficial as we both continue to grow our position within the Western lifestyle. Texas Precious Metals has strategically grown its profile within our industry, and this two-year agreement provides another opportunity to showcase their expertise and offerings among our attendees.”

“At Texas Precious Metals, we value things that endure,” said Texas Precious Metals CEO Tarek Saab. “Cowboy Christmas celebrates the traditions, values, and way of life that have stood the test of time, and we are proud to serve as presenting sponsor of an event that brings the Western community together each holiday season.”

A staple in Las Vegas since 1986, Cowboy Christmas presented by Texas Precious Metals will be open daily from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Total attendance reached 347,571 in 2025. The gift show runs concurrently with the Wrangler NFR, with the world’s richest and most prestigious rodeo continuing its annual run at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Cowboy Christmas presented by Texas Precious Metals continues to evolve with new fan elements each year. For the second consecutive year, the Junior National Finals Rodeo will be held inside the Wrangler Rodeo Arena within the Platinum Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Now in its 11th year, the YETI Junior NFR features 725 of the top youth contestants, 19-years-old and younger, competing in many of the events the pros take part in at the Thomas & Mack Center, including bull riding, ba****ck riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, girls and boys breakaway, team roping, tie-down roping, pole bending and barrel racing.

For more information on Cowboy Christmas presented by Texas Precious Metals and the Wrangler NFR, please visit NFRexperience.com or through social media at and use . For the latest ProRodeo news and Wrangler NFR coverage, please visit prorodeo.com or through social media PRCA ProRodeo

Wrangler NFR Performance Times


Thursday, December 3

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — First Performance
5:45 p.m.
Performance Sponsor: Pendleton Whisky

Friday, December 4

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — Second Performance
5:45 p.m.
Performance Sponsor: Coors

Saturday, December 5

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — Third Performance — Golden Night featuring the Golden Circle of Champions
5:45 p.m.
Performance Sponsor: Texas Precious Metals

Sunday, December 6

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — Fourth Performance — Memorial Night
5:45 p.m.
Performance Sponsor: Polaris

Monday, December 7

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — Fifth Performance — Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night
5:45 p.m.
Performance Sponsor: Montana Silversmiths

Tuesday, December 8

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — Sixth Performance — Resistol Rookie Night
5:45 p.m.
Performance Sponsor: Resistol

Wednesday, December 9

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — Seventh Performance — Military Night
5:45 p.m.
Performance Sponsor: Boot Barn

Thursday, December 10

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — Eighth Performance — Canadian Night
5:45 p.m.
Performance Sponsor: Durango Boots

Friday, December 11

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — Ninth Performance — Legacy Night
5:45 p.m.
Performance Sponsor: Tractor Supply Company

Saturday, December 12

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — Tenth Performance — Wrangler National Patriot Night
5:45 p.m.
Performance Sponsor: Wrangler

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