NFR 2026 Schedule
The NFR 2026 schedule has 10 performances in 10 nights, from Thursday, December 3 to Saturday, December 12. Every round starts at 5:45 p.m. PT (8:45 p.m. ET).
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Opening Weekend
Midweek
Championship Weekend
2026 NFR schedule at a glance
| Round | Date | Start (Las Vegas) | Theme night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Thu, Dec 3 | 5:45 p.m. PT | Opening Weekend |
| Round 2 | Fri, Dec 4 | 5:45 p.m. PT | Opening Weekend |
| Round 3 | Sat, Dec 5 | 5:45 p.m. PT | Golden Night |
| Round 4 | Sun, Dec 6 | 5:45 p.m. PT | Memorial Night |
| Round 5 | Mon, Dec 7 | 5:45 p.m. PT | Pink Night |
| Round 6 | Tue, Dec 8 | 5:45 p.m. PT | Resistol Rookie Night |
| Round 7 | Wed, Dec 9 | 5:45 p.m. PT | Military Night |
| Round 8 | Thu, Dec 10 | 5:45 p.m. PT | Canadian Night |
| Round 9 | Fri, Dec 11 | 5:45 p.m. PT | Legacy Night |
| Round 10 | Sat, Dec 12 | 5:45 p.m. PT | Wrangler National Patriot Night |
NFR start time in your time zone
| Where you are | Nightly start time |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Vancouver (Pacific) | 5:45 p.m. |
| Denver, Calgary, Edmonton (Mountain) | 6:45 p.m. |
| Dallas, Chicago, Winnipeg, Regina (Central) | 7:45 p.m. |
| New York, Toronto, Montreal (Eastern) | 8:45 p.m. |
| Halifax (Atlantic) | 9:45 p.m. |
| Alaska | 4:45 p.m. |
| Hawaii | 3:45 p.m. |
| Mexico City | 7:45 p.m. |
| Brasília, São Paulo | 10:45 p.m. |
| London, Dublin | 1:45 a.m. the next day |
| Sydney, Melbourne | 12:45 p.m. the next day |
| Brisbane | 11:45 a.m. the next day |
| Perth | 9:45 a.m. the next day |
| Auckland | 2:45 p.m. the next day |
Performances typically run for about two and a half hours, but that's only a guide. The official NFR site confirms the 5:45 p.m. start for every night. Read our start time guide for more detail.
About the NFR theme nights
Several performances have a theme, sponsored by NFR partners. Saturday, December 5 is Golden Night, featuring the Golden Circle of Champions. Sunday, December 6 is Memorial Night. Monday, December 7 is Pink Night. Tuesday, December 8 is Resistol Rookie Night. Wednesday, December 9 is Military Night. Thursday, December 10 is Canadian Night. Friday, December 11 is Legacy Night. The rodeo closes on Saturday, December 12 with Wrangler National Patriot Night.
Each round links to its own page with a preview and viewing options, and we post the winners there afterward. See how to watch NFR 2026 for streaming and TV options, or follow the results if you can't get to a screen. If you want to attend, see our NFR tickets guide.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates of the 2026 NFR?
The 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo runs for 10 straight nights, from Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, December 12, 2026, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
What time does the NFR start each night?
Every 2026 performance starts at 5:45 p.m. Pacific, which is 6:45 p.m. Mountain, 7:45 p.m. Central and 8:45 p.m. Eastern.
Where is the NFR held?
The NFR is held at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been in Las Vegas since 1985, apart from 2020, when it moved to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Where do I buy NFR tickets?
AXS is the exclusive primary and secondary ticketing partner for the 2026 NFR. Start at the official NFR site's ticket pages to avoid outdated listings.