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NFR Round 3 Live: How to Watch on December 5, 2026

Round 3 of the 2026 Wrangler NFR takes place on December 5, 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

Saturday, December 5 is Golden Night, featuring the Golden Circle of Champions. It is also the first Saturday of the run, so expect a big weekend crowd in the arena and at the viewing parties around Las Vegas. By the end of this round, contestants have seen three different draws, and the average standings begin to show who is riding and roping consistently.

Where to watch by country

CountryBroadcasterCost
United StatesCowboy+Paid
United StatesCowboy ChannelPaid
CanadaCowboy+Paid
CanadaCowboy ChannelPaid
AustraliaCowboy+Paid
BrazilCowboy+Paid
United KingdomCowboy+Paid

Need step-by-step help? Read the full guide to watching NFR 2026.

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