The Wrangler NFR returns to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas Dec. 1 through 10 with the opening ceremonies having begun Tuesday, Nov. 29. The coverage will feature the top 120 contestants in the world for a 10-day competition to determine the winners of the coveted PRCA Gold Buckle and a share of the $10.9 million purse. You can watch the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo with a Subscription to Sling TV (50% OFF).
Events to be held:
Like other years, this year’s NFR will conventionally hold its set of seven events across ten days. A total of nine championships will be contested for these events.
- Bareback Riding
- Steer Wrestling (Bulldogging)
- Team Roping
- Saddle Bronc Riding
- Tie-Down Roping
- Barrel Racing
- Bull Riding
At the end of the championship, an average winner will be announced for each event. While the Cowboy who has earned the most money and has competed in one of the NFR’s two events in a year will be rewarded with a word title honor.
2022 NFR Start Time and Date:
The Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas will be privileged to host this event from December 1st to December 10th. The coverage of all the disciplines will start at 6.45 PM ET and end at 09:00 PM ET daily.
The main events will commence on 5th December and will conclude on 10th of the same month. Some of the sub-events are scheduled to start at 8:00 AM in the morning.
The Wrangler NFR will start on 29th November stretching across two days. The coverage of that event will start at 4:00 PM ET.
How to watch National Finals Rodeo (NFR Online)
The Wrangler NFR was historically telecasted on ESPN in early 2000. It was overtaken by CBS Sports Network which televised the event from 2014 to 2019. But since the COVID-19 pandemic, The Cowboy Channel has been the home of the annual NFR gala. You can watch all the action of the NFR by tuning into the Cowboy Channel on your TV sets and enjoying yourselves with the exuberant display of the finest athletes at their work.
Besides that, RFD-TV will also be co-presenting the event to its audience, especially those living in the countryside. Things are already shaping up nicely and it’s the event you don’t want to miss.
CBS Network has also got the exclusive rights to broadcast the 2022 Wrangler NFR Championship. The ten-day festival will be covered by CBS but not all the events will be telecasted live.
- When: Started Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. ET and runs through Dec. 10
- TV: Cowboy Channel, Cowboy Channel+
- Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Sling TV (50% OFF)
Sling TV is the least expensive way to stream the Cowboy Channel, which is included in their “Heartland Extra” pack. You can get Sling TV Orange or Blue, plus Heartland Extra for just $23 for your first month (50% OFF). It is also available on Vidgo’s Premium Plan for $79.99/month.
2022 NFR Daily Schedule
Thursday, Dec. 1 – Saturday, Dec. 10 at 12 noon ET | 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.
Daily at 3:30 p.m. ET | “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.
Daily at 4:30 p.m. ET | 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.
Daily at 7:00 p.m. ET | “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.
Daily at 8:00 p.m. ET | NFR Pre-Show
Live from the Thomas & Mack Center, Justin McKee and daily special guests break down what to expect for the Round 1 NFR performance.
Daily at 8:45 p.m. | 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.
Daily at 11:30 p.m. ET | “Western Sports Round-Up” NFR Post-Show
Following Round 10 on Saturday, Dec. 10, the NFR Post-Show will begin at 12:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 11.
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.
Daily at 12:30 a.m. ET | 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.
