THE INDEPENDENT NFR SCHEDULE GUIDELAS VEGAS, NEVADA / DECEMBER 3–12, 2026
NFR SCHEDULETEN NIGHTS. ONE CHAMPIONSHIP.WATCHING GUIDE ↗
Saddle bronc rider competing in a rodeo arena
DECEMBER 3–12, 2026 · LAS VEGAS

NFR SCHEDULE
2026

All ten nights. All the start times. Your NFR, planned.

Independent guide · No live video hosted

THE DATESDecember 3–12
FIRST PERFORMANCE5:45 PM Pacific
THE VENUEThomas & Mack Center
WATCH LIVECowboy Channel / Cowboy+
BY NFR SCHEDULE · UPDATED NOVEMBER 11, 2026INDEPENDENT GUIDE / OFFICIAL SOURCES
DECEMBER 3–12 · LAS VEGAS

THE 2026 NFR SCHEDULE

All performance times ↗
Every night5:45 PM PST
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PLAN YOUR NFR NIGHT

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TEN NIGHTS.
DON’T MISS A ROUND.

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BEYOND THE ARENA

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NFR, AT A GLANCE

All questions ↗
When does the NFR start in 2026?

Round 1 is Thursday, December 3, 2026. The final round is Saturday, December 12. Each performance starts at 5:45 p.m. Pacific.

What channel is the NFR on?

Cowboy Channel carries the 2026 NFR live on television. Channel numbers and package availability depend on your provider. See the channel guide.

How can I watch NFR online?

The official viewing guide identifies Cowboy+ as the exclusive streaming home and specifies its Annual Plan for live access and on-demand replays. Confirm the current terms before subscribing.

What time does NFR start in Eastern time?

The performance begins at 8:45 p.m. Eastern, equivalent to 5:45 p.m. Pacific. Pre-show and replay listings are separate from the arena start.