From December 4 through December 13, 2025, the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, will host the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
The greatest professional rodeo athletes compete in a variety of disciplines over the 10-night NFR, including barrel racing, saddle bronc, bareback riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, and bull riding.
The customary start time for all performances is 5:45 p.m. (local Las Vegas time), which is usually in the evening.
Ancillary events during the NFR include the Miss Rodeo America competition, PRCA conferences, autograph sessions, and contestant introductions, among others.
Schedule of Nightly Performances and Themes
The NFR’s 10 performances’ nightly schedule and themes, if any, are listed below:
| Night | Date | Nightly Theme / Special Night | Time of Performance |
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| 1 | Thursday, December 4 | Throwback Night | 5:45 p.m.watchlivehere |
| 2 | Friday, December 5 | (no special theme noted) | 5:45 p.m. watchlivehere |
| 3 | Saturday, December 6 | Golden Night (Golden Circle of Champions) | 5:45 p.m. watchlivehere |
| 4 | Sunday, December 7 | Memorial Night | 5:45 p.m. watchlivehere |
| 5 | Monday, December 8 | Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night | 5:45 p.m. watchlivehere |
| 6 | Tuesday, December 9 | Resistol Rookie Night | 5:45 p.m. watchlivehere |
| 7 | Wednesday, December 10 | Military Night | 5:45 p.m. watchlivehere |
| 8 | Thursday, December 11 | Canadian Night | 5:45 p.m. watchlivehere |
| 9 | Friday, December 12 | Legacy Night | 5:45 p.m. watchlivehere |
| 10 | Saturday, December 13 | Wrangler National Patriot Night | 5:45 p.m. watchlivehere |
According to the NFR schedule of events, in addition to the rodeo events, there are related events that take place during the day, such as the PRCA convention, Miss Rodeo America contests, autograph sessions, and vendor shows.
Channels & Television/Broadcast Coverage
. One important way to reach a larger audience is to broadcast the NFR. What is currently understood about how to watch in 2025 is as follows:
. The Cowboy Channel, which broadcasts live rodeo coverage and other programming, is the official broadcast outlet for the 2025 NFR.
. The event is anticipated to be covered on RFD-TV in addition to The Cowboy Channel.
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. Cowboy Channel Plus provides a digital streaming alternative for individuals who would rather stream, enabling
. With an estimated 42 million homes receiving the Cowboy Channel through cable and satellite systems, it has a significant reach.
. However, as of this writing, neither the broadcast times nor the stations have been confirmed on the TV schedule page of the official NFR website.
. The 2025 NFR will be covered live “on The Cowboy Channel and RFD-TV,” according to some outside rodeo news sources.
Therefore, the main channels to keep an eye on are the Cowboy Channel, RFD-TV, and the Cowboy Channel Plus streaming service, even if a final night-by-night broadcast schedule has not yet been released.
Extra Information & Points to Remember
Zone of Time
Every performance time stated, which is 5:45 p.m., is local to Las Vegas (Pacific Time, USA). You must adapt to your local time zone if you are viewing from a different location.
Changeable
Even while the dates and nightly start times are mainly set in stone, there are still certain things that could alter, particularly the timing of the supplementary events and the broadcast arrangements.
Additional Daytime Occasions
Non-rodeo activities such PRCA general sessions, Miss Rodeo contests, autograph sessions, and trade exhibitions are held every day; these usually take place earlier in the day, from morning to afternoon.
The Value of Verifying Official Sources
A comprehensive TV schedule will probably be released by the broadcasting partners and the official NFR Experience website closer to the event day. That page is currently blank.
Long-Term Engagement in Las Vegas
Future editions are likewise expected to adhere to a similar December timetable, as the NFR is bound by its commitment to stay in Las Vegas through 2035.
