NFR - National Finals Rodeo 2026

A FOURTH STRAIGHT 90+ POINT RIDE FOR JOHN CRIMBER IN CHEYENNE

Carlee Otero and "Regina" are back for more in Salt Lake City!
Carlee claimed the gold medal during the 2025 Days of 47 Rodeo, and she is back to defend her title. Carlee takes the top spot after the kick off of the rodeo on Tuesday night with a time of 17.43 seconds.
Photo by Clay Guardipee courtesy of Utah Days of '47 Rodeo

Cowboy Corral
The Rodeo Starts to Rock Here

Doors open nightly at 4 pm for dancing and live music in Cowboy Corral, located in the Cox Pavilion, adjacent to the Thomas & Mack Center. There are live performances by the acts below BEFORE and AFTER the Wrangler NFR performance.

The 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will take place December 3-12 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Eight-time PRCA World Champion Fred Whitfield Joins Legendary Voice of Rodeo Bob Tallman as 2026 Vegas NFR Icons
LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas Events announced today that two Vegas NFR Icons will be honored at the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The next group of distinguished Vegas NFR Icons includes eight-time PRCA World Champion Fred Whitfield and legendary announcer/contributor Bob Tallman.

The Wrangler NFR in Las Vegas will run from Thursday, Dec. 3 through Saturday, Dec. 12. During the Dec. 4 and 5 performances, each of the Vegas NFR Icons will be honored on the hallowed dirt of the Thomas & Mack Center. The presentation will include each receiving a commemorative bronze statue and a ceremony to unfurl a banner in the rafters.

The in-arena schedule for the icons is as follows:
Friday, Dec. 4 – Fred Whitfield
Saturday, Dec. 5 – Bob Tallman

The start of the 2026 rodeo season is upon us! Which Pendleton Whisky Playoff rodeo are yall looking forward to the most?
fans The Wrangler NFR 2026