Western Entertainment
The COVID-19 pandemic was responsible for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association opting to move NFR to Dallas this year, but the 10-day rodeo will be back in 2021 .
It is unfortunate that Las Vegas is unable to host the Wrangler NFR in 2020 with fans. We look forward to hosting the Wrangler NFR in Las Vegas – December 2-11, 2021 – and continuing through 2025.
Cowboy Christmas , the retail gift show held every December at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the National Finals Rodeo, has been canceled for 2020 .
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With its increasing prize purse—especially compared to how much fewer competitors make the rest of the rodeo season—the NFR has become the biggest annual event for rodeo , to a much greater degree than the Super Bowl is for professional football and the World Series is for baseball.
9, 2020 | 11:24 a.m. The National Finals Rodeo is leaving Las Vegas for one year for Texas because of the pandemic. The event, which annually brings $200 million to the area during a slow time for tourism around the holidays, will shift to Arlington’s Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, from Dec.
Thomas & Mack Center
LAS VEGAS — The marquee National Finals Rodeo is moving this year from Las Vegas to Arlington, Texas , due to coronavirus restrictions, event officials announced Wednesday.
Ticket FAQs
New Ticket Prices INCLUDING LET: | Individual | 6pk |
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Balcony | $76 | $456 |
Plaza | $105 | |
Gold Buckle | $300 |
Cowboy Christmas has been held every year since 1986 and has grown into the ultimate shopping and interactive experience. Attendees will find unique products, including custom-made jewelry, western wear, boots and spurs, furniture, original art, handmade crafts and home goods.
Located right in the heart of Cowboy Christmas is NFR Central presented by Resorts World Las Vegas , this area will feature acoustic music performances, contestant and musician autograph sessions, giveaways, contests and more.
NFR
Acronym | Definition |
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NFR | National Finals Rodeo |
NFR | Not for Resale |
NFR | Need for Recovery (work survey) |
NFR | Non-Financial Risk |
1988. Jim Sharp makes NFR history by becoming the first bull rider to ride all 10 bulls . He sets the NFR record for the aggregate (771 points on 10 head), en route to his first world title.
Barrel Race Placing Payoff Per Go-Round: $84,615.38
1ST | $26,230.77 | 31% |
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2ND | $20,730.77 | 24.50% |
3RD | $15,653.85 | 18.50% |
4TH | $11,000.00 | 13% |
5TH | $6,769.23 | 8% |
This year will mark the 32nd anniversary of the NFR in Las Vegas. The prize money for the participants this year will be $10 million.