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National Finals Rodeo 2024 - Las Vegas

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Las Vegas

If you've never been to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas, this is an event you must attend, at least once in a lifetime. The Wrangler NFR will return to the Thomas & Mack Center, December 5 - 14, 2024 and will mark the 37th year for the Wrangler NFR to be held in Las Vegas.

For 10 days in December the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) transforms the look and feel of Las Vegas in a spectacular way. Each year, thousands of rodeo enthusiasts decked out in Wrangler jeans, cowboy boots and outsized hats stroll up and down the Vegas strip, and fill Las Vegas hotel lobbies, casinos, showrooms and restaurants. You don't have to be a cowboy or cowgirl to have the time of your life. However the National Finals Rodeo might just make a cowboy out of you after 10 days of competition and entertainment.

Let's face it, Las Vegas is known for doing everything big. The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is no exception. From the minute you arrive in Sin City, you will find action and entertainment everywhere you look. The Vegas strip is full of the rodeo spirit as hotel marquees are splashed with the names of the brightest stars in country music and casinos try to out-do each other with NFR entertainment and specials.

National Finals Rodeo 2024 Dates: December 5 - 14, 2024

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo The 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR)

Dates: December 5 - 14, 2024
NFR Start Times: All start times in 2024 are 5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (PT).
Location: Thomas & Mack Center (on the UNLV Campus)
4505 S. Maryland Parkway,
Las Vegas, NV, 89154.
On the corner of Tropicana Ave. and Swenson Ave.

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Things to do during the NFR week in Las Vegas
Cowboy Corral

NFR Cowboy CorralDon't miss all the action before and after the NFR each night at the Cowboy Corral located at the Cox Pavilion, next to the Thomas & Mack Center. Get to the arena an hour early and head over to the Cowboy Corral. Kick up your heels and enjoy live entertainment.

Live Performance each night will include performances by:
Wyatt McCubbin | December 15 - 16

Doors open at 4:00 pm with live music starting at 4:45 pm. | Admission: FREE with Wrangler NFR Ticket

Rodeo Nation at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Rodeo Nation at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

Head to Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) for the debut of “Rodeo Nation,” a 10-day concert series and western world experience.

Live Performance each night will include performances by:
Easton Corbin | Saturday, Dec. 16

Location: BetMGM Sportsbook at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Doors open at 8:00 pm and the party will run all night long. | Admission: FREE

2023 Gold Buckle Zone at MGM Grand
MGM Grand hotel Las Vegas

Enjoy FREE Live music, dancing, free viewing parties and giveaways nightly at the MGM Grand Gold Buckle Zone.
Dates: December 7 - 16

2023 MGM Grand Gold Buckle Zone Nightly Entertainment
6 p.m. — 4 a.m. - December 7 - 16
Location: The Central at MGM Grand, near the Sports Book | Free Event

Rodeo World Las Vegas at Resorts World Las Vegas
Rodeo World Las Vegas at Resorts World Las Vegas

Rodeo World Las Vegas

Sponsored by Wrangler, Dawg House, the classic Nashville sports bar at Resorts World Las Vegas will host viewing parties and invite Rodeo fans to come and enjoy live music and food and beverage specials daily.

Dates: - December 7 - 16
5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. nightly
Location: Wrangler Dawg House at the Resorts World Las Vegas
Free Event - Must be 21 and older

Rodeo After Party at The Mirage
Rodeo After Party

The Mirage Presents Viewing Party and Rodeo After Party. Sport on your best western attire and two-step to The Mirage for the best FREE live entertainment from country music's biggest stars.

Dates: - December 7 - 16
Time: 5:45 p.m. — 12:00 a.m.
Location: The Mirage Race & Sports Book

Remember you can catch the FREE nightly shuttle service to and from the Thomas and Mack Center. | Free Event
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Buckin' Bash After Party at The Orleans
The Orleans Hotel & Casino

Buckin’ Bash at The Orleans hosted by Jody Carper

Buckin' Bash is home to Las Vegas' greatest cowboy after party, featuring live country music, brews, two-step dancing and rodeo celebrity guest for a "Toast of the Night" every evening.

Dates: - December 7 - 16
Doors Open at 9:00pm - 1:00 a.m. nightly
Location: Inside the Bourbon Street Lounge at the The Orleans Hotel and Casino
Free Event - Must be 21 and older

Boyd's Rodeo Viewing Party

Nightly at 5:00 p.m. - Hosted by Jody Carper
The Orleans Hotel & Casino - Bourbon Street Lounge
Free Admission/Open to the Public - 21 & Up

Let's Rodeo! at Westgate Las Vegas
Let's Rodeo at Westgate Las Vegas

Free Live entertainment daily, NFR live feed viewing parties nightly, NFR Express Shuttle location. | December 7 - 16
Location: Cabaret Theater | iBar Free Event

Other NFR Events Around Town

Gilley's Saloon at Treasure Island

December 7 - 16
5 p.m. - Close
Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que
Live entertainment and drink specials nightly! | Free Admission and All Ages until 9 p.m.
Cover charge is $20 at the door after 9 p.m. No charge for guests arriving prior to 9 p.m. (21+ after 9 p.m.)

Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations at South Point

Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen & Joe Beaver. Free concerts to follow each night in the South Point Showroom
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: South Point Showroom
Dates: - December 7 - 16
Free concerts to follow each night in the South Point Showroom: Aaron Watson on Dec. 7-10, Randall King on Dec. 13-14, & Ghost Houndson Dec. 15-16
Free Event

South Point Presents Ram Rodeo Tailgate Party

Time: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: South Point Convention Center
Dates: - December 7 - 16
Free Event

Silverton Casino Presents NFR Viewing & After Parties

December 7 - 16
5 p.m. - Close
Location: Veil Pavilion
Live entertainment and drink specials nightly! | Free Admission for All Ages

Palms Casino Resort

December 7 - 16
5:15 p.m. - Close
Location: William-Hill
Live concerts each night following the Viewing Party in William-Hill | Free Admission and Open to the Public

2023 Concerts during Wrangler NFR week

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Concerts

NFR Gift Shows Around Town
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
Cowboy Christmas Gift Show / Co-located with the RMEF's Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center South Halls
Open Daily December 7 - 16, 2023
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Free Event
Free Shuttle bus service will also be provided from the Cowboy Christmas Gift Show directly to the Thomas & Mack Center (one way route - only) for each night's rodeo performance.
Country Christmas
Rio Hotel & Casino
Open Daily December 7 - 16, 2023
10 a.m. — 5 p.m. | Free Event
Free shuttle to and from the Country Christmas to the Cowboy Marketplace Gift Show at Horseshoe Las Vegas, and complimentary shuttle to and from the All-in Barrel Race & All-in Roping at The Orleans.
Cinch Western Gift Show
South Point Exhibit Halls C & D
Open Daily December 7 - 16, 2023
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Free Event
Cowboy Marketplace Gift Show
Horseshoe Las Vegas
Open Daily December 7 - 16, 2023
10 a.m. — 5 p.m. | Free Event
Download the NFR Mobile App

The free 2023 NFR Mobile App gives you access to all the NFR action in the palm of their hand. The NFR App features, include a comprehensive schedule of events for the rodeo, entertainment around town, live stats, scores, contestant information and more.

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NFR FREE Shuttle Bus
NFR Express Shuttle Bus service

NFR provides rodeo fans with complimentary NFR Express Shuttle Bus service from 23 sponsor hotel properties and The Cowboy Christmas.

Take advantage of the free shuttle buses to and from hotels and from the Las Vegas Convention Center, to the Thomas & Mack Center.

Distance to Thomas & Mack Center
Distance to Thomas & Mack Center

Ever wondered how far your hotel is from The Thomas & Mack Center? You'll be surprised how close everything is in Vegas. To make things easier, NFR provides Complementary Shuttle Service to get you there.

Las Vegas Christmas Activities
Christmas in Las Vegas

One of the great things about the 2023 National Finals Rodeo is that it coincides with the beginning of the Holiday Season in Las Vegas. The month of December is one of the most wonderful time of the year to visit Vegas as you will immediately find yourself immersed in the holiday experience, spectacular light displays, and lots of free entertainment up and down the Strip and beyond.

Here are a few Christmas activities to add on your list of things to do this National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Requirements to enter Thomas & Mack Center
What is the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR)?

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is the season-ending championship event for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Known as the Super Bowl of Rodeo, the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas features an impressive list of entertainers to sing the national anthem prior to each rodeo performance. Competition starts following the opening ceremonies.

How to qualify to compete in the National Finals Rodeo

The Top 15 contestants in the standard rodeo events - Bareback riding, Steer wrestling, Team roping (headers and heelers), Saddle bronc riding, Tie-down roping, WPRA barrel racing and Bull riding, qualify to compete at the National Finals Rodeo based on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Standings for a share of the $11.5 million purse and the coveted PRCA World Championship Gold Buckle.

The National Finals Rodeo consists of 10 rounds. One round on each of the 10 consecutive days and each contestant competes once each day.

Selecting the National Finals Rodeo Winners

At the end of the NFR competition, there are two champions in each event (four for team roping). The first champion is the average winner with the best cumulative time or score over the 10 rounds. The second champion is the world champion who finished the year with the most money (including what he or she earned at the NFR). Mind you, for each event, the average winner and world champion may be the same person or different people.

Thomas & Mack Center Las Vegas
University of Nevada
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV, 89154
Bus routes to Thomas & Mack Center: 108, 109, 201, 202, and Centennial Express (CX)

Did you know....
The NFR has been held annually since 1959, and every December since 1985 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas with the exception of 2020.

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
NFR Clear Bag Policy

In order to enhance public safety and make the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo venue access more efficient, the NFR clear bag policy regulates the size and type of bag that may be carried into the Thomas & Mack Center.

Fans are limited to one clear bag per person and one small clutch for personal items.

The clear bag policy will be enforced from Thursday, Dec. 1 thru and including Saturday, Dec. 10.

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