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Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
Rodeo Championship
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EVENT OVERVIEW
About Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is the season-ending championship event of professional rodeo, bringing the top 15 contestants in seven rodeo disciplines to ten rounds of competition.
HOW IT DEVELOPED
Event History
The National Finals Rodeo began in 1959 and moved to Las Vegas in 1985. The 2026 event marks its 41st year in Las Vegas. The official NFR site reported total attendance of 175,846 across the ten rounds in 2025 and 379 consecutive sold-out performances in Las Vegas.
WHY HERE
Location History
The NFR has been held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas since 1985, making the city and arena central to the modern history of the championship.
BY THE NUMBERS
Attendance History
| Edition | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrangler NFR 2025 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States | 175,846Official NFR Experience reports 175,846 total attendance across ten rounds. |
| Wrangler NFR 2026 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States | Source-dependentScheduled for December 3-12, 2026. Attendance will be added after an official total is published. |
FACT CHECK
Sources & Verification
Primary source: Official NFR Experience / Las Vegas Events
Last verified: August 28, 2026
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