The National Finals Rodeo is scheduled for 7-16 December 2023 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The Wrangler NFR is such an event where you must attend at least once in your lifetime. The Wrangler NFR will return to the Thomas & Mack Center from Dec. 7-16 and will mark the 37th year that the Wrangler NFR has been held in Las Vegas.
For 10 days in December, the NFR comes to Las Vegas and transforms the city into a cowboy paradise. Thousands of rodeo fans come to Vegas to watch the competition, and they dress the part in Wrangler jeans, cowboy boots, and outsized hats. Even if you’re not a cowboy or cowgirl, you’ll have a blast at the NFR. But after 10 days of all that competition and entertainment, you just might find yourself becoming a cowboy or cowgirl after all. Here you will get the full NFR schedule date, time, TV info and more.
National Final Rodeo
2023 Broadcast schedule
DECEMBER 7- 16, 2023
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET
Outside the Barrel
This live talk show at the Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas is one of the most popular NFR attractions outside of the arena.
• Host: Flint Rasmussen
• Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
LOCATION
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
NFR Tailgate Party
In addition to interviews and games with rodeo athletes, the NFR Tailgate Party includes previews, recaps, and a look at all things related to the NFR, including western fashion, music, food, shopping, and more. Watch the Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
• Hosts: Justin McKee, Janie Johnson, Katy Lucas & Kirbe Schnoor. The rotating cast includes Jeff Medders, Butch Knowles, Joe Beaver, Don Gay, and Amy Wilson Cameron.
• Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Western Sports Round-Up
It is a special edition from the NFR that reports on all the rodeo action and western sports happening not only in Las Vegas but across the country.
• Hosts: Steve Kenyon & Ty McCleary
• Location: Thomas and Mack in Las Vegas
Thomas & Mack
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM ET
NFR Pre-Show
This show examines the previous night's NFR performance, updates the world standings, and previews the round to come.
• Hosts: Justin McKee and Trevor Brazile
• Location: Thomas and Mack in Las Vegas
Thomas & Mack
8:45 PM – 11:30 PM ET
Wrangler NFR Live
It exhibits the best PRCA cowboys, WPRA cowgirls, and livestock for the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world. This live show has aired for more than 30 years with Jeff Medders and Butch Knowles. They also serve as analysts along with six other hosts.
• Hosts: Jeff Medders & Butch Knowles with Analysts including Luke Branquinho, Amy Wilson Cameron, Joe Beaver, Don Gay, Janie Johnson, Steve Kenyon
• Location: Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas
Thomas & Mack
11:30 PM – 12:30 AM ET
NFR Post-Show
With the dust finally settled, The Cowboy Channel will continue live broadcasting as they go through the highlights and discuss all the action with special guests.
• Host: Justin McKee
• Location: Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas
Thomas & Mack
12:30 AM – 1:30 AM ET
NFR Buckle Presentation
The top cowboys and cowgirls in the nightly rounds are presented with their Montana Silversmiths buckles before a live audience
• Host: Flint Rasmussen & Joe Beaver
• Location: South Point Hotel and Casino
Thomas & Mack
*Broadcast schedule subject to change
*Broadcast schedule subject to change its not my business ok good bye tata
NFR TV Schedule 2023
NFR Schedule 2023: Day 1
Date: Thursday, 1st December 2023
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
TV: The Cowboy Channel
Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Sponsor: Pendleton Whisky
NFR Schedule 2023: Day 2
Date: Friday, 2nd December 2023
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
TV: The Cowboy Channel
Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Sponsor: COORS Night
NFR Schedule 2023: Day 3
Date: Saturday, 3rd December 2023
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
TV: The Cowboy Channel
Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Sponsor: Hesston by Massey Ferguson
NFR Schedule 2023: Day 4
Date: Sunday, 4th December 2023
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
TV: The Cowboy Channel
Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Sponsor: Polaris Ranger Night
NFR Schedule 2023: Day 5
Date: Monday, 5th December 2023
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
TV: The Cowboy Channel
Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Sponsor: Tough Enough To Wear Pink
NFR Schedule 2023: Day 6
Date: Tuesday, 6th December 2023
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
TV: The Cowboy Channel
Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Sponsor: Resistol Rookie
NFR Schedule 2023: Day 7
Date: Wednesday, 7th December 2023
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
TV: The Cowboy Channel
Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Sponsor: Tarleton State
NFR Schedule 2023: Day 8
Date: Thursday, 8th December 2023
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
TV: The Cowboy Channel
Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Sponsor: Justin Boots
NFR Schedule 2023: Day 9
Date: Friday, 9th December 2023
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
TV: The Cowboy Channel
Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Sponsor: Ram Rodeo
NFR Schedule 2023: Day 10
Date: Saturday, 10th December 2023
Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
TV: The Cowboy Channel
Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Sponsor: Wrangler
NFR TV Schedule 2023
The Cowboy Channel is the only way to watch the Wrangler NFR 2023 live nightly starting at 5:45 p.m. PST/8:45 p.m. EST from Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The 2023 NFR will be airing on both The Cowboy Channel and RFD-TV for 10 straight nights. Here look at the programming schedule so you can catch your favorite shows each night of the event.
| DATE | TV NETWORK | TIME |
| Thursday Dec. 7 | The Cowboy Channel | 8:45 PM ET |
| Friday Dec. 8 | The Cowboy Channel | 8:45 PM ET |
| Saturday Dec. 9 | The Cowboy Channel | 8:45 PM ET |
| Sunday Dec. 10 | The Cowboy Channel | 8:45 PM ET |
| Monday Dec. 11 | The Cowboy Channel | 8:45 PM ET |
| Tuesday Dec. 12 | The Cowboy Channel | 8:45 PM ET |
| Wednesday Dec. 13 | The Cowboy Channel | 8:45 PM ET |
| Thursday Dec. 14 | The Cowboy Channel | 8:45 PM ET |
| Friday Dec. 15 | The Cowboy Channel | 8:45 PM ET |
| Saturday Dec. 16 | The Cowboy Channel | 8:45 PM ET |
About The Cowboy Channel
Based in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Cowboy Channel features western sports and western lifestyle and is the official network of ProRodeo. The streaming service also provides live coverage of major western events, which showcase the world’s strongest and most talented cowboys and cowgirls.
With more than 42 million homes served, the network is available through DISH, DIRECTV, AT&T U-Verse, Verizon FIOS TV, Altice, Charter Spectrum, Mediacom, Cox, Comcast, and many other rural cable providers.
The Cowboy Channel is available online via Cowboy Channel Plus, DIRECTV NOW, or Sling TV’s Heartland Extra package. Its content can also be accessed on Roku, iOS, Android, Firestick, Apple TV.
For more information, please visit thecowboychannel.com.
NFR Event Schedule 2023 (NFR 9 TO 5)
WRANGLER NFR 9 TO 5
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
Miss Rodeo America — Contestant Official Introductions
- 9:30 a.m. — Doors open to the public
- 10 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. — Official introductions and visit with Miss Rodeo America
- South Point Showroom
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4
PRCA National Convention (Registration Available)
- 12 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- Early registration and Contract Personnel Trade Show Set Up
- South Point Convention Area & Exhibit Hall
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5
PRCA National Convention (Registration Available)
- 7 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- South Point Convention Area
Miss Rodeo America — Horsemanship Competition sponsored by AQHA and Waddell & Reed
- 7:30 a.m. — Doors open to the public
- 8 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
- South Point Priefert Pavilion and Arena
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
PRCA General Session
- 8 a.m. — 10 a.m.
- South Point Ballroom
South Point Western Gift Show
- November 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
- South Point Exhibit Hall
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
PRCA Breakout Sessions
- 10 a.m. — 12 p.m.
- South Point Ballroom
PRCA National Convention Contract Personnel Trade Show & JCCF Silent Auction
- 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.
- South Point Exhibit Hall
- Convention Attendees Only
National Finals Breakaway Roping
- 2 p.m.
- South Point Arena and Equestrian Center
- Ticket Required
- Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or southpointarena.com
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6
PRCA National Convention (Registration Available)
- 7 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- South Point Convention Area
Miss Rodeo America — Public Speaking/Extemporaneous Speeches
- 7:30 a.m. — Doors open
- 8 a.m. — 10 a.m. — Speeches/Public speaking
- South Point Showroom
- Ticket Required
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
PRCA General Session
- 8 a.m. — 10 a.m.
- South Point Ballroom
PRCA Breakout Sessions
- 10 a.m. — 12 p.m.
- South Point Ballroom
PRCA National Convention Contract Personnel Trade Show & JCCF Silent Auction
- 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.
- 12 p.m. — JCCF Silent Auction
- 3 p.m. — JCCF Auction Ends & Check-Out
- South Point Exhibit Hall
- Convention Attendees Only
Rodeo Royalty Seminar
- 1 p.m. — 5 p.m.
- South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa — Bowling Plaza Room A
- Ticket Required
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
National Finals Breakaway Roping
- 2 p.m.
- South Point Arena and Equestrian Center
- Ticket Required
- Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or southpointarena.com
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7
ALL IN Barrel Race
- ALL IN Race 1 — December 1 — 3
- ALL IN Breakaway — December 4 — 6
- ALL IN Race 2 — December 7 — 11
- Start times vary by day
- The Orleans Arena
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- For more information, visit www.LVBarrelRace.com
PRCA National Convention (Registration Available)
- 8 a.m. — 12 p.m.
- South Point Convention Area
PRCA National Convention Contract Personnel Trade Show
- 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.
- South Point Exhibit Hall
- Open to the Public
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc
- Ticket Required
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
2023 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse & Bull Sale
- Doors open at 9 a.m.
- UBHA — 2 and 3 Year-Old Colt Finals
- South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
- Ticket Required
- Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointarena.com
Cinch Western Gift Show
- Open daily December 1 — 11 from 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
- South Point Exhibit Hall
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Cowboy Marketplace Gift Show
- Open daily December 1 — 10 from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.
- Mandalay Bay Convention Center
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Country Christmas
- Open daily December 1 — 11 from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.
- Rio Las Vegas
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:15 a.m. — 11 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Miss Rodeo America PRCA Luncheon sponsored by Greeley Stampede
- Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.
- South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa — Sonoma Room
- Ticket Required
- Wrangler NFR Luncheon w/Stock Contractors, Rodeo Committees, Rodeo Impromptu Questions by MRAP Contestants
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
PRCA Permit Member of the Year Challenge
- 11 a.m. — Permit Member of the Year Challenge with live bucking horse sale
- South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
- Ticket Required
- Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or southpointarena.com
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
WPRA Star Celebration
- 11:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.
- South Point Grand Ballroom
- Ticket Required – Contact the WPRA office at 719-447-4627 for details
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:30 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc
- Ticket Required
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
Stace Smith World Bronc Futurity Finale
- Doors open at 9 a.m.
- 10 a.m. — Finale starts; Featuring top 4 & 5 year saddle bronc horses in North America
- Video sale (in arena) to immediately follow the Futurity
South Point Arena & Equestrian Center - Ticket Required
- Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or southpointarena.com ($15 in advance and $20 at the door)
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:15 a.m. — 11 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Miss Rodeo America Pageant — Fashion Show Luncheon
- 10:45 a.m. — Doors open
- 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. — Fashion Show and Luncheon
South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa — Grand Ballroom - Ticket Required
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com and click on PAGEANT
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Barrel Racers
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- Golden Nugget — The Grand Event Center Foyer
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:30 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
2023 Bullfighters Only Las Vegas Championships
- December 2-3, 8-10
- 1:30 p.m.
- Resorts World Las Vegas
- Ticket Required
- For more information, visit www.BullFightersOnly.com
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
Ariat World Series of Team Roping
- December 3 — 11
- South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
- Free admission/Open to the Public
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc
- Ticket Required
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
Miss Rodeo America Justin Boot Parade
- 9:30 a.m. — 10 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center
- MRA Contestants to showcase new trends in Western fashion
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation Auction
- 10 a.m. — 12 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:15 a.m. — 11 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Tie-Down Ropers
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- MGM Grand
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:30 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc
- Ticket Required
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
Miss Rodeo America Pageant — Coronation Performance presented by Las Vegas Events
- 9:45 a.m. — Doors open
- 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. — Coronation Performance
- South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa — Grand Ballroom
- Ticket Required
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
Cowboy Church with Susie McEntire
- 10 a.m. — Doors open
- 11 a.m. — Church service
- South Point Showroom
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:15 a.m. — 11 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Golden Circle of Champions — Clinic and Banquet
- 11:30 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Tuscany Suites & Casino
- Honoring children and families fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses
- For more information, please visit www.goldencircleofchampions.com
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:30 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Miss Rodeo America Pageant — Meet & Greet/Press Conference with Miss Rodeo America 2023
- 1 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- South Point Showroom
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc
- Ticket Required
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:15 a.m. — 11 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Team Ropers
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- Resort World Las Vegas
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:30 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Ote Berry’s Junior Steer Wrestling Championship Welcome Reception and Back Number Presentation
- 1 p.m. — 3 p.m.
- South Point Grandview Lounge
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway
- Ticket Required
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:15 a.m. — 11 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Steer Wrestlers
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:30 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway
- Ticket Required
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:15 a.m. — 11 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Bull Riders
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- Gilley’s (inside Treasure Island)
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:30 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway
- Ticket Required
Exceptional Rodeo presented by Nevada State Bank
- 9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
- Thomas & Mack Center — On the Dirt
- Free admission/Open to the Public
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:15 a.m. — 11 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Bareback Riders
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- New York — New York
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
34th Annual Pro Rodeo League of Women Style Show & Luncheon
- 11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
- South Point Grand Ballroom
- Hosted by The South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
- To benefit the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund
- For information and tickets, go to www.prorodeoleagueofwomen.com
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:30 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
35th Annual ProRodeo Hall of Fame Golf Tournament
- 8 a.m. — Registration and breakfast
- 9 a.m. — Shotgun start
- Awards luncheon following tournament
- Location: TBD
- To purchase a team, please call 719-528-4732
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway
- Ticket Required
15th Annual World of Rodeo Reunion & Gold Buckle Reunion
- 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
- The Orleans — Second Floor
- Featuring Western celebrities, rodeo champions and legends
Live music, panel discussions and more - Ticket Required
- For tickets and information, call Larry Jordan at 406-223-6503
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:15 a.m. — 11 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Saddle Bronc Riders
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- Location: TBD
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
Ariat Rodeo Live Stage - Free Admission/Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:30 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway
- Ticket Required
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:15 a.m. — 11 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:30 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
The Cowboy Channel
The Cowboy Channel is the first and only 24-hour television network dedicated to western sports and the western lifestyle. Based in the Fort Worth Stockyards, The Cowboy Channel features content focused on rodeo, bull riding, roping, reining, barrel racing, and other western sports genres, as well as western fashion, music, and movies. If you’re looking for a wide variety of “live” coverage of major western events, you’ll want to check out The Cowboy Channel. You’ll get to see the world’s toughest cowboys and cowgirls in action, and the network is distributed into 42 million homes on cable/satellite systems. You can also stream The Cowboy Channel via Sling TV’s Heartland Extra package.
RFD-TV
RFD-TV is the leading network for Rural Media Group. It was established in December 2000 and was the first 24-hour television network in the nation that featured programming focused on agribusiness, equine, and country music. RFD-TV produces six hours of live news each weekday in support of rural America. It is a leading independent cable channel available in more than 52 million homes on DISH, DIRECTV®, AT&T U-Verse, Charter Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, Mediacom, Suddenlink, and many other rural cable systems. In addition, RFD-TV can be streamed online via The Country Club at rfdcc.com, DIRECTV NOW, Roku, and Sling TV’s Heartland Extra package.
Rural Radio XM147
RURAL RADIO 147 is the go-to agribusiness and Western lifestyle channel for SiriusXM listeners in the United States and Canada. With a program schedule that revolves around original productions, RURAL RADIO 147 offers something for everyone with interests in agriculture, equine, hunting, fishing, and Western sports, as well as those who enjoy living the country life in small towns around rural America. The station’s broadcast operations are based in Nashville, Tennessee. The channel airs a range of exclusive news and agriculture series, as well as live broadcasts of Western sports competitions from the PBR, PRCA rodeos, and WPCA Chuckwagon races.
About NFR 2023 & Broadcast Guide
The 2023 NFR will be televised on the Cowboy Channel and simulcast on RFD-TV. Both channels have identified Pivot Bio as their Presenting Television Sponsor.
In addition to being the official network of ProRodeo, the Cowboy Channel is also the first 24/7 network that entirely covers western sports and lifestyles. The broadcast schedule is yet to be officially announced for the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center between December 7-16.
The NFR is dubbed the Super Bowl of Rodeo because it consists of 10 rounds of professional rodeo over 10 days as the top 15 cowboys and cowgirls compete for a world championship, a gold buckle, and a share of millions in prize money.
From 7th December through 16th December, Cowboy Channel will have the best on-air talent team to bring all the rodeo action to our screens.
As the main hosts of the richest and most prestigious rodeo in ProRodeo, Jeff Medders and Butch Knowles will celebrate their 31st anniversary of broadcasting the NFR. There will also be analysts Luke Branquinho, Steve Kenyon, Don Gay, and Joe Beaver. Other hosts include reporters Janie Johnson and Amy Wilson.
From 2021, Pivot Bio will sponsor the Cowboy Channel’s broadcast of this live limited commercial show.
In 2020, the NFR and the regular ProRodeo season moved to The Cowboy Channel and RFD-TV thanks to an agreement between The Cowboy Channel, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, and Rural Media Group. The Cowboy Channel is covering the NFR for the third year in a row as the official media partner of the PRCA. The channel is now known as the Home of the NFR.
The NFR simulcasts of the Cowboy Channels can be viewed on its sister site, RFD-TV, or listened to on Rural Radio via SiriusXM channel 147. With technologically advanced features, such as 4K, 18 cameras, and skycam, the broadcast will provide rodeo fans with the ultimate viewing experience. They feature the most experienced production team in the business.
The coverage will be available on The Cowboy Channel’s television network and PRCA’s Cowboy Channel+ app for live streaming and on-demand. You can also access up-to-date scores, standings, news, highlight clips, interactive games, trivia, and more. The mobile app offers streaming in three languages, English, Portuguese, and Spanish and costs $9.99/month or $99.99/year. For more information, visit cowboychannelplus.com.
National Finals Rodeo 2023 Schedule Info
| NFR Dates | 7-16 December, 2023 |
| NFR Start Times | 8:45 p.m. — 11:30 p.m. ET |
| NFR TV Network | The Cowboy Channel |
| Location | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas |
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