NFR Round 1 Live: How to Watch on December 3, 2026
Round 1 of the 2026 Wrangler NFR takes place on December 3, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. It starts at 5:45 p.m. PT (8:45 p.m. ET), and this page shows how to watch it live in your country.
What to expect
The 2026 Wrangler NFR opens on Thursday, December 3 with the first of 10 performances at the Thomas & Mack Center. All 119 qualifiers begin chasing go-round checks, which pay eight places per event this year instead of the traditional six. An early round win matters twice: it is money toward a world title, and a clean first run also protects a contestant's place in the average, the 10-round aggregate race. Watch the saddle bronc riding closely, because all four Wright brothers are in the field together for the first time.
Where to watch by country
| Country | Broadcaster | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Cowboy+ | Paid |
| United States | Cowboy Channel | Paid |
| Canada | Cowboy+ | Paid |
| Canada | Cowboy Channel | Paid |
| Australia | Cowboy+ | Paid |
| Brazil | Cowboy+ | Paid |
| United Kingdom | Cowboy+ | Paid |
Need step-by-step help? Read the full guide to watching NFR 2026.
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