Join us for more than 10 hours of live programming for all 10 days of the NFR brought to you by Mahindra.
The following is the schedule for LIVE NFR broadcasts on both The Cowboy Channel and RFD-TV.
You can also stream the NFR from anywhere on up to three devices with an NFR Streaming Pass on The Cowboy Channel+, which you can purchase for $99.99 here.
All times are Eastern.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
10 PM
Back Number Ceremony
The PRCA Back Number Ceremony introduces every Wrangler National Finals Rodeo contestant, presenting each qualifier with their coveted back number and signifying their qualification to the Finals.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
10 PM
PRCA Awards Ceremony
The annual PRCA Awards Banquet honors the top contract personnel in the sport for their dedication and devotion to ProRodeo. From timers to stock contractors to secretaries and more, the best of the best are rewarded by the recognition of their peers with a banquet in their honor.
Thursday, December 1, 2022 – Saturday, December 10, 2022
12:00 PM
WSR: Morning Edition
The NFR Special Edition of Western Sports Round-Up is live on location at the Thomas and Mack in Las Vegas, reporting on all the western sports and rodeo action happening not only in Las Vegas, but across the country.
3:30 PM
“Outside the Barrel with Flint Rassmussen”
Live talk show hosted by famous barrel man, Flint Rasmussen, broadcasts live every day from the Live Stage at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas inside the Las Vegas Convention Center.
4:30 PM
NFR Tailgate Party
Join The Cowboy Channel NFR Tailgate Party live from the Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Live Stage inside the Las Vegas Convention Center – with daily appearances by special guests.
7:00 PM
“Western Sports Round-Up”
The NFR Special Edition of Western Sports Round-Up is live on location at the Thomas and Mack in Las Vegas, reporting on all the western sports and rodeo action happening not only in Las Vegas, but across the country.
8:00 PM
NFR Pre-Show
Live from the Thomas & Mack Center, Justin McKee and daily special guests breakdown what to expect for the Round 1 NFR performance.
8:45 PM
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
Live coverage of Rounds 1–10 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Featuring the top 119 contestants in the world for a 10-day competition to determine the winners of the coveted PRCA Gold Buckle and a share of the $10.257 million purse.
11:30 PM*
“Western Sports Round-Up” NFR Post-Show
The NFR Special Edition of “Western Sports Round-Up” is live on location at the Thomas and Mack in Las Vegas, reporting on all the western sports and rodeo action happening not only in Las Vegas, but across the country.
12:30 AM*
Buckle Presentation
Celebrate the evening’s winners live in Las Vegas from the South Point Hotel and Casino as these cowboys and cowgirls are presented with their Montana Silversmiths buckles in front of a live audience.
*Following Round 10 on Saturday, Dec. 10, the NFR Post-Show will begin at 12:30 AM ET on Sunday, Dec. 11.