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Archived News - 2023

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DEC 17, 2023

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Wraps Up; The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Shatters Attendance Figures

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, which started a day later than scheduled, ran from Dec. 8 – 16 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas...

DEC 16, 2023

Rookie Bareback Rider Keenan Hayes Makes PRCA History with His World Championship

Courtesy of the PRCA It was a fitting end to an amazing season for bareback rider Keenan Hayes Saturday night. The Hayden, Colo., native became ...

DEC 15, 2023

Saddle Bronc Rider Zeke Thurston Puts World Championship in Focus in Round 9

Courtesy of the PRCA A fourth PRCA World Championship picture is right in focus for saddle bronc rider Zeke Thurston on Friday night. The Big ...

DEC 14, 2023

Team Ropers Tyler Wade/Wesley Thorp Make World Record-Tying Run to Win Round 8

Courtesy of the PRCA If you’re a cowboy, there’s no better place in rodeo to perform your best than the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo ...

DEC 13, 2023

PRCA World Champion Tie-Down Roper Caleb Smidt Makes It a Hat Trick of Round Wins

Courtesy of the PRCA Caleb Smidt may not win his fifth PRCA Tie-Down Roping World Championship, but he’s not going down without a fight. ...

DEC 13, 2023

Tie-down roper Haven Meged Makes NFR History with Round 7 Victory

Courtesy of the PRCA Move over ProRodeo Hall of Famers Trevor Brazile and Cody Ohl and world champion Shad Mayfield. There’s a new tie-...

DEC 12, 2023

Zeke Thurston Dazzles in Round 5 with Win on Calgary Stampede's Xplosive Skies

Courtesy of the PRCA These two are definitely no strangers and their familiarity led to even more success on Tuesday night. Climbing aboard ...

DEC 11, 2023

Ky Hamilton Takes Charge in Bull Riding Race with Round 4 Win

Courtesy of the PRCA Winning a PRCA World Championship is all about seizing the moment at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton ...

DEC 10, 2023

Record-Breaking Tie-Down Roper Riley Webb Snares First Career NFR Round Win

Courtesy of the PRCA  The memorable, record-breaking regular season by tie-down roper Riley Webb finally spilled over into the Wrangler ...

DEC 9, 2023

Team Ropers Summers/Long Stay Hot, Make It Two Consecutive Round Wins

Courtesy of the PRCA Make it two-for-two in record-breaking fashion for team ropers Clint Summers/Jake Long before 17,693 fans Saturday night at ...

DEC 8, 2023

Dalton Massey Shines and Bareback Rider Rocker Steiner Rocks the House in Round 1

Courtesy of the PRCA Rocker Steiner’s second-consecutive trip to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo couldn’t have started any better ...

DEC 7, 2023

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to Start on Friday, December 8 with Additional Round Held on the Morning of Wednesday, Dec. 13

The Las Vegas Events Board of Trustees and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Board of Directors announced today that the first round of the ...

DEC 6, 2023

Las Vegas Events and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Announce Cancellation of First Rodeo Performance Scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 7

Due to the tragic event that took place on the UNLV Campus today, the Las Vegas Events Board of Trustees and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys ...

DEC 4, 2023

Las Vegas Events and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Agree on Extension to Keep the Wrangler NFR in Las Vegas Through 2035

 The Las Vegas Events Board of Trustees and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Board of Directors jointly announced today that they have ...

DEC 1, 2023

The Cowboy Channel Stage to Host Daily Panel Discussions at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas

For the second consecutive year, The Cowboy Channel will feature a series of Deep Dive Panel discussions at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas. Held ...

NOV 9, 2023

Wrangler NFR to Host Contestant Autograph Sessions

Rodeo fans will be able to get up close and personal with their favorite Wrangler National Finals Rodeo contestants at a series of autograph sessions ...

OCT 26, 2023

YETI Junior World Finals inside the Wrangler Rodeo Arena at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Set to Run for Ten Straight Days of Competition

Wrangler Rodeo Arena, one of the six main interactive features of The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, will host more than 800 youth contestants in ...

OCT 18, 2023

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service Available for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Rodeo fans looking for transportation to and from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will have the option to utilize the complimentary shuttle bus ...

OCT 6, 2023

Rodeo Fans to Enjoy a Variety of On-Site Entertainment Prior to and Following the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

When rodeo fans arrive at the Thomas & Mack Center for the return of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo? they will have multiple entertainment ...

SEP 22, 2023

Golden Circle of Champions to Bring Families and Message of Hope to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

The Golden Circle of Champions, in conjunction with Las Vegas Events, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Red Bluff Round-Up, Santa Maria Elks...

SEP 19, 2023

2023 Contract Personnel Announced for Wrangler NFR, NFSR

The contract personnel for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge and the National Finals Steer Roping were announced Tuesday by ...

SEP 18, 2023

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of September 18

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA and WPRA...

SEP 14, 2023

You Never Know Who You'll Meet in December NFR Campaign Launches Today

Las Vegas Events launched today a new campaign to celebrate the preparation for the return of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in December. Entitled...

SEP 11, 2023

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of September 11

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA and WPRA...

SEP 8, 2023

Live with Lucia Added to Already Packed Line Up on the Ariat Rodeo Live Stage at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas

From Dec. 7 - 16 at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, the Ariat Rodeo Live Stage will bring live talk show style entertainment to rodeo fans. ...

AUG 28, 2023

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of August 28

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA and WPRA...

AUG 25, 2023

NFR Access ONLY Ticket Platform Provides Another Way to Experience the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and Las Vegas Events announced today that the NFR Access ONLY Ticket will be returning in 2023. The NFR Access ONLY...

AUG 25, 2023

Opening Acts for Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Feature Prominent List of Performers

Las Vegas Events announced today the list of Opening Acts for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The annual showcase is scheduled for Dec. 7-16 at ...

AUG 21, 2023

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of August 21

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA and WPRA...

AUG 18, 2023

Tickets Now on Sale for 2nd Annual Vegas NFR Icons Tribute Luncheon at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Honoring Billy Etbauer and Cody Ohl

Las Vegas Events announced today that tickets for the 2nd Annual Vegas NFR Icons Tribute Luncheon honoring Billy Etbauer and Cody Ohl are on sale now...

AUG 14, 2023

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of August 14

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA and WPRA...

AUG 7, 2023

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of August 7

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA and WPRA...

AUG 2, 2023

Eight Outstanding Performers to Sing the National Anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Las Vegas Events, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, announced today the list of eight outstanding performers scheduled to sing ...

JUL 31, 2023

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of July 31

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

JUL 24, 2023

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of July 24

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

JUL 10, 2023

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of July 10

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

JUN 2, 2023

Junior World Finals Rodeo & More Added to Central Halls at Las Vegas Convention Center

Las Vegas Events (LVE) announced today the expansion of The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas and RMEF’s Hunter & Outdoor Christmas (HOC) into...

JUN 2, 2023

Two Rodeo Legends, Billy Etbauer and Cody Ohl, to be Honored as Vegas NFR Icons in 2023

Las Vegas Events announced today that two Vegas NFR Icons will be honored at the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The Vegas NFR Icons...

JAN 23, 2023

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Payout Rises Again in 2023; Now Exceeds $14.9 Million

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Las Vegas Events announced today that the 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will see an increase in ...