2026 Wrangler NFR Top 15 Announced: 119 Qualifiers Are Set

The 2026 Wrangler NFR Top 15 is official. The announcement confirms 119 qualifiers and their back numbers ahead of the December 3–12 competition in Las Vegas.

Who leads each event

• Bareback riding: Bradlee Miller, back number 5
• Steer wrestling: Jesse Brown, back number 18
• Team roping (headers): Kaleb Driggers, back number 13
• Team roping (heelers): Junior Nogueira, back number 14
• Saddle bronc riding: Rusty Wright, back number 8
• Tie-down roping: Riley Webb, back number 3
• Barrel racing: Hayle Gibson-Stillwell, back number 20
• Bull riding: Noah Lee, back number 2

Reigning world champions in the field

Six of the 2025 world champions return to defend their titles: Stetson Wright, Statler Wright, Riley Webb, Kassie Mowry, Andrew Ward and Jake Long.

Why the number is 119

With 15 contestants across eight lists, you might expect 120. Stetson Wright qualified in both saddle bronc riding and bull riding, so he counts once. He wears back number 1.

The late drama

The season ended on September 30, and the last weekends mattered. Barrel racer Andrea Busby and bronc rider Statler Wright were among those who made a late move at the Governor's Cup in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

See the complete 2026 NFR contestants list, and find out how to watch NFR 2026.