THE INDEPENDENT NFR SCHEDULE GUIDELAS VEGAS, NEVADA / DECEMBER 3–12, 2026
NFR SCHEDULETEN NIGHTS. ONE CHAMPIONSHIP.WATCHING GUIDE ↗
LAS VEGAS · DECEMBER 2026

NFR Las Vegas Guide 2026: Venue, Events & Planning

Build a day around the rodeo, from the convention center to the final buckle.

BY NFR SCHEDULE · UPDATED NOVEMBER 11, 2026INDEPENDENT GUIDE / OFFICIAL SOURCES

Start with your performance

Match your ticket to the correct date and round, then plan travel and daytime events around the 5:45 p.m. performance at the Thomas & Mack Center. The NFR runs December 3–12.

A practical NFR day

  1. Morning: choose shopping, an autograph session or Junior NFR. These can use different venues.
  2. Afternoon: allow travel and meal time before heading to the arena.
  3. Evening: attend your performance or find an authorized viewing party.
  4. Afterward: check current listings, admission and age rules before choosing a party.

Explore around town

Transport and entry

Use the organizer’s NFR Express information ↗ for shuttle updates. Check the venue’s current entry and bag policies. Recheck pickup points and the return journey rather than assuming every event uses the same transport.