2026 NFR TV schedule
Cowboy Channel carries the NFR live on television. This table lists the scheduled arena performance starts. Streaming is available through Cowboy+. Confirm the program listing with your provider, especially if you want to see the build-up before the performance.
| Round | Date · 2026 | Pacific | Mountain | Central | Eastern | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Thu, Dec 3 | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | Opening night |
| 02 | Fri, Dec 4 | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | Second performance |
| 03 | Sat, Dec 5 | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | Golden Night |
| 04 | Sun, Dec 6 | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | Memorial Night |
| 05 | Mon, Dec 7 | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | Pink Night |
| 06 | Tue, Dec 8 | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | Resistol Rookie Night |
| 07 | Wed, Dec 9 | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | Military Night |
| 08 | Thu, Dec 10 | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | Canadian Night |
| 09 | Fri, Dec 11 | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | Legacy Night |
| 10 | Sat, Dec 12 | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | Wrangler National Patriot Night |
Performance time versus program time
The arena start is 5:45 p.m. Pacific. A TV guide may list an earlier pre-show or a later replay. Check the event name and live/replay label when setting a recording. Detailed 2026 pre-show and post-show times are not reproduced here without current broadcaster confirmation.
Which viewing option should I use?
Can I use older RFD-TV listings?
Coverage arrangements can change between seasons. The current official guide names Cowboy Channel for television and Cowboy+ for streaming. An older RFD-TV, radio or app listing does not confirm 2026 coverage.