When does NFR start in 2026?
The first performance is Thursday, December 3 at the Thomas & Mack Center. Round 1 begins at 5:45 p.m. Pacific: 6:45 p.m. Mountain, 7:45 p.m. Central and 8:45 p.m. Eastern.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening performance | Thursday, December 3, 2026 |
| Final performance | Saturday, December 12, 2026 |
| Total performances | 10 rounds over 10 consecutive nights |
If you watch outside the United States
Opening night begins at 01:45 UTC on December 4. This means Friday morning in London and Friday afternoon in Sydney. Your device’s calendar date may differ from the Las Vegas date on an event ticket.
| Time zone | Nightly performance start |
|---|---|
| Pacific · Las Vegas | 5:45 p.m. PST |
| Mountain · Denver | 6:45 p.m. MST |
| Central · Dallas | 7:45 p.m. CST |
| Eastern · New York | 8:45 p.m. EST |
| Alaska · Anchorage | 4:45 p.m. AKST |
| Hawaii · Honolulu | 3:45 p.m. HST |
| United Kingdom · London | 1:45 a.m. GMT · following day |
| Australia · Sydney | 12:45 p.m. AEDT · following day |
Get ready for opening night
- Find your TV channel or confirm your streaming plan.
- Check the local start time and sign in before coverage begins.
- Add all ten performances to your calendar.