What Channel Is NFR On?
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What channel is NFR on? In 2026, the Wrangler NFR airs live on the Cowboy Channel from December 3 to December 12, starting at 5:45 p.m. PT (8:45 p.m. ET) each night. The official NFR site says it will be broadcast live on the network, and it tells viewers to check with their TV provider for availability. If your provider doesn't carry it, Cowboy+ streams all 10 nights.
NFR channel numbers by provider
Providers change their lineups, so treat these as a starting point, and search your guide for "Cowboy Channel" to confirm.
| Provider | What we found |
|---|---|
| DISH | Channel 232 |
| DIRECTV | Channel 603. As of May 2026: Ultimate package in SD, or the MySports Extra add-on at $13.99 per month, which requires the MySports genre pack |
| Sling TV | Previously in the Heartland Extra package. Confirm with Sling |
| Spectrum, Comcast, Cox, Altice, Mediacom, Verizon Fios | The broadcaster has listed these as carriers, but channel numbers vary by market |
| YouTube TV | No official confirmation found that it's a standard channel |
| Hulu + Live TV, Fubo | No official confirmation found |
| Pluto TV | Nothing found that connects it to the NFR |
Is the NFR on RFD-TV or ESPN?
RFD-TV simulcast the NFR from 2020 to 2023, and some older guides still list it, but Cowboy+ says the NFR is no longer on that channel. ESPN carried the rodeo from 1987 to 2010, and CBS Sports Network from 2014 to 2019. Neither has it now. Our NFR history page has the full timeline.
How to find the NFR on TV tonight
- Search for "Cowboy Channel" in your guide, or ask your provider if it's in your package.
- Set a reminder for 5:45 p.m. PT, 6:45 p.m. MT, 7:45 p.m. CT or 8:45 p.m. ET.
- If you don't get the channel, compare an upgrade with the Cowboy+ annual plan.
TV channels by country
| Country | Broadcaster | Type | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Cowboy+ | Streaming | Paid | Official streaming home. All 10 nights live and on demand with the annual plan. |
| United States | Cowboy Channel | TV | Paid | Live on TV through participating cable and satellite providers, including DISH and DIRECTV. |
| Canada | Cowboy+ | Streaming | Paid | Annual plan. Confirm that checkout accepts your Canadian address and card. |
| Canada | Cowboy Channel | TV | Paid | Reported on Canadian cable plans including Shaw, Bell and Optik. Check your provider. |
| Australia | Cowboy+ | Streaming | Paid | Annual plan. We could not confirm sign-up in this country, so check before you pay. |
| Brazil | Cowboy+ | Streaming | Paid | Annual plan. We could not confirm sign-up in this country, so check before you pay. |
| United Kingdom | Cowboy+ | Streaming | Paid | Annual plan. We could not confirm sign-up in this country, so check before you pay. |
Outside North America, we couldn't confirm any traditional TV channel carrying the 2026 NFR. See our full how-to-watch guide for what to check in your country.
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