Las Vegas, you never know who you're going to see, and if you stopped by The Palms Casino on Tuesday afternoon, that was certainly the case. The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) kicked off its 65th year with a celebrity presentation, Las Vegas style. This year's theme was "You never know who you'll meet in December." Las Vegas Events hosted the event, where Las Vegas … [Read more...]
NFR Payout Increased Again In 2023 – Now Exceeds $14.9 Million
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Las Vegas Events announced today that the 2023 Wranglers National Finals Rodeo will see a rise for the third consecutive year as the world's richest rodeo in December. This year's Wrangler NFR, scheduled for December 7-16 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, will bring home a record payout of more than $11.5 million. … [Read more...]
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Announced 2023 Dates Presented by Teton Ridge
The 65th National Rodeo Final will return to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas from December 7-16, 2023. Over the course of 10 nights of competition, 120 of the world's best competitors will compete for the coveted Rodeo PRCA World Championship. They will also compete for their share of the record-setting $10.9 million purse in 2022. Read More: Dates announced for … [Read more...]
2022 Wrangler NFR Las Vegas 7th go-round highlights & results
Hay won his third round in a row when he captured Round 7 with a 90-point ride on Hi Lo Pro Rodeo’s Garden City Gal before 17,166 spectators Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center. “Yeah, it’s crazy man. I never expected it to be as good as it’s been going,” said Hay, 25. “It’s unbelievable. I’m drawing really good horses and I’m riding well too. I can’t deny it.” Hay … [Read more...]
2022 Wrangler NFR Las Vegas 6th go-round highlights & results
2022 Wrangler NFR Las Vegas 6th go-round highlights & results In Round 6, Wright earned $22,851 in saddle bronc riding with a second-place 87-point ride on Bar T Rodeo’s Jitterbug and $22,851 for his second-place 86.5-point bull ride on Four Star Rodeo’s Bit A Bad News. He earned $209,405 at the 2022 NFR. “When you break your record, it means you did better than the … [Read more...]