The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) 2025 is the championship event of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the biggest rodeo of the year. For ten straight nights the top cowboys and barrel racers in the world will compete in Las Vegas for PRCA and WPRA world titles, gold buckles and a share of a multi-million-dollar payout.
| Start Date | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 |
| End Date | Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 |
| Time | 8:45 p.m. – 12 a.m. ET nightly |
| Location | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas |
| Broadcast | The Cowboy Channel |
In 2025, the NFR once again takes place at its long-time home, the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. Performances run from December 4–13, 2025. In recent years each performance has started at around 5:45 p.m. PT / 8:45 p.m. ET, with TV schedules confirming the exact start times closer to December.
Since 2020, the NFR has aired live on The Cowboy Channel with extensive coverage and live streaming through the Cowboy Channel+ app. RFD-TV and Rural Radio 147 on SiriusXM also provide companion coverage, pre- and post-shows, and radio broadcasts.
| Event | Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2025 |
| Dates | December 4–13, 2025 (10 consecutive nights) |
| Venue | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada (UNLV campus) |
| Start Time | Evening performance, typically around 5:45 p.m. PT / 8:45 p.m. ET |
| Primary TV Network (USA) | The Cowboy Channel |
| Official Live Stream | Cowboy Channel+ (web + apps) |
| Concurrent Events | The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas & YETI Junior National Finals Rodeo at the Las Vegas Convention Center |
| Estimated 2025 Purse | Approximately $17.5 million in total payout (contestants + stock contractors) |
| Official Info | NFRexperience |
In the United States, The Cowboy Channel is the primary TV home of the Wrangler NFR. In recent seasons, every round of the NFR has aired live on The Cowboy Channel with additional shoulder programming before and after each performance.
The Cowboy Channel is available on many major TV providers. Channel numbers can vary by region and package, but common listings include:
How to watch via cable or satellite:
If you want to watch on your phone, tablet, laptop or streaming device, the official digital home of the Wrangler NFR is Cowboy Channel+ (sometimes referred to as PRCA on Cowboy Channel+).
With Cowboy Channel+ you can:
Supported platforms include:
Pricing: As of early 2024, Cowboy Channel+ offered a monthly plan around $9.99/month and a special NFR Streaming Pass (or annual plan) around $99.99–$119.99, which includes all ten days of the NFR plus on-demand replays for a limited time. Prices and packages can change, so always check the official Cowboy Channel+ site or app for the current NFR 2025 offer.
How to sign up and stream:
If you’re driving or working and can’t watch video, you can still follow the action via audio:
You don’t need traditional cable or satellite to watch the Wrangler NFR. Here are the main options for cord-cutters and streaming-only viewers.
The most straightforward way to watch NFR 2025 online without cable is to subscribe directly to Cowboy Channel+. You don’t need a TV provider login – only an internet connection and a supported device.
Advantages:
Some virtual live TV providers (streaming “skinny bundles”) also include The Cowboy Channel in selected packages or add-ons. For example, certain Sling TV packages with the Heartland Extra add-on have historically carried The Cowboy Channel and RFD-TV, and some DIRECTV Stream packages may include The Cowboy Channel as well.
Because lineups change frequently, always:
If you already pay for The Cowboy Channel on cable or satellite, you may be able to stream NFR 2025 at no extra cost through your provider’s app, such as:
Just sign in with your TV provider username and password, then search the live TV guide for The Cowboy Channel during NFR performance times.
Official NFR streams are primarily licensed for viewers in the United States and certain regions. If you live abroad or will be traveling during the Finals, here’s how to approach it.
Before using any workaround, visit CowboyChannelPlus or your app store and see if Cowboy Channel+ is simply available and working in your location. In some countries, the app may function normally without extra steps.
If you have a valid Cowboy Channel+ subscription in your home country and you’re temporarily overseas, you may be able to maintain access by using a reputable VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN can route your connection through a server in your home region, which sometimes helps with geographic restrictions.
Important notes for your readers:
Even for international fans, the safest and most reliable approach is still to use Cowboy Channel+ wherever it’s officially supported.
No NFR trip to Las Vegas is complete without a visit to The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, the official gift show of the Wrangler NFR.
The show features hundreds of exhibitors offering western wear, boots, hats, tack, décor, furniture, jewelry, gifts, artwork and more. You’ll also find the Ariat Rodeo Live Stage with daily talk shows, music and special NFR programming, plus the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo upstairs.
Many fans spend the day at Cowboy Christmas, then ride the NFR Express shuttle or take rideshare over to the Thomas & Mack Center for the evening performance.
The YETI Junior National Finals Rodeo (Junior NFR) showcases the next generation of rodeo stars, with cowboys and cowgirls roughly ages 7–19 competing for youth world titles.
If you’re in Las Vegas for the NFR, the Junior NFR offers all-day rodeo action before the big show each night.
The Wrangler NFR crowns world champions in seven main PRCA/WPRA events. The top 15 money-winners in each event qualify for Las Vegas based on regular-season earnings.
In addition, the prestigious All-Around World Champion title is awarded to the cowboy who earns the most money in two or more events over the full season, often decided at the NFR.
The Wrangler NFR runs for 10 rounds in 10 days. Each night (Round 1 through Round 10) acts as a separate go-round with its own payout for every event. On top of go-round money, contestants also compete for the average – the best total result over all 10 rounds.
Under the current PRCA–Las Vegas Events agreement, the projected total payout for the 2025 NFR event (including contestants and stock contractors) is around $17.5 million, making it one of the richest rodeos in the world.
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is the main governing body of professional rodeo in North America. It traces its origins back to 1936, when cowboys formed the Cowboys’ Turtle Association to protest unfair entry fees and pay. Over time it evolved into today’s PRCA.
The PRCA:
The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) began in 1948 as the Girls Rodeo Association and is still the only major all-women’s professional rodeo organization.
The WPRA:
Official Wrangler NFR tickets are typically available through:
Resale tickets are also available on secondary markets, but prices are often higher. To avoid scams:
In recent seasons the Wrangler NFR has aired live on The Cowboy Channel with a simulcast on RFD-TV, along with extensive shoulder programming from Las Vegas. The Cowboy Channel is the official network of ProRodeo and the home of the NFR, while RFD-TV carries additional coverage and often the live performances as well.
The complete NFR 2025 broadcast schedule will be released closer to December. For the most accurate information, check the official schedules on The Cowboy Channel, RFD-TV and NFRexperience as the event approaches.
Right now, no. As of 2025, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV do not include The Cowboy Channel or RFD-TV in their standard channel lineups. Because those networks hold the NFR rights, you generally cannot stream NFR 2025 directly on Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV unless their channel offerings change in the future.
If you’re a cord-cutter, the most reliable way to watch NFR 2025 is to subscribe directly to Cowboy Channel+ or choose another streaming service that specifically lists The Cowboy Channel (and/or RFD-TV) in its package.
No. The Wrangler NFR is a live sports event with rights held by The Cowboy Channel, Cowboy Channel+ and partner networks like RFD-TV. It is not part of on-demand movie/series platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ or standard Amazon Prime Video. If you see “NFR live stream” offers on random websites that are not connected to The Cowboy Channel, be very careful – many are illegal or unsafe streams.
Cowboy Channel+ usually offers both a monthly subscription and a dedicated NFR Streaming Pass (or annual plan) that unlocks all ten days of the Wrangler NFR with on-demand replays for a limited time. In past years the NFR Streaming Pass has been a one-time fee around $99.99–$119.99, but prices and packages can change. Always check the official Cowboy Channel+ website or app for the exact NFR 2025 streaming offer.
For most fans, the easiest and most flexible option is to:
If you already pay for The Cowboy Channel on cable or satellite, you can also just watch live on TV and use your provider’s app for streaming while traveling.
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