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DEC 12, 2021

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Wrap Up Their Returns to Las Vegas

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, which ran from Dec. 2 – 11, wrapped up its ten-day run at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas and The ...

DEC 11, 2021

For Second Year in a Row Stetson Wright Wins Two PRCA World Championships

Courtesy of the PRCA/Stetson Wright image provided by the PRCA For the second straight year, Stetson Wright left the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo...

DEC 10, 2021

Brody Cress Eyes World Title After Round 9 Win

Courtesy of the PRCA/Image provided by the PRCA Saddle bronc rider Brody Cress keeps pushing his foot on the gas to give himself a chance to win ...

DEC 9, 2021

Stetson Wright Clinches Third Straight All-Around World Title

Courtesy of the PRCA/Image by Tom Donoghue Stetson Wright keeps adding gold buckles to his collection. His latest came at the 2021 Wrangler ...

DEC 9, 2021

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Announces First Annual Best Booth Contest Winners

Led by Blue Man Group and an entourage, The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas announced today the winners of the best booth contest at this year’s...

DEC 8, 2021

Stetson Wright Dazzles in Round 7, Winning Bull Riding on Second Re-Ride

Courtesy of the PRCA/Image of Stetson Wright provided by the PRCA During his short PRCA career, Stetson Wright has become a household name winning ...

DEC 7, 2021

Gilbert Etches Name in History Books as 2021 WPRA World Champion Breakaway Roper

Courtesy of the WPRA/WPRA/PRCA photo by Joe Duty It was a two horse race from July to December with Shelby Boisjoli and Sawyer Gilbert battling ...

DEC 7, 2021

Saddle Bronc Rider Ryder Wright Wins Round 6

Courtesy of the PRCA/Image of Ryder Wright provided by the PRCA Reigning world champion saddle bronc rider Ryder Wright has found his groove. ...

DEC 6, 2021

Bareback Rider Kaycee Feild makes PRCA History with Round 5 Win

Courtesy of the PRCA/Image by PRCA History doesn’t have to wait any longer for Kaycee Field. The five-time and reigning bareback riding ...

DEC 5, 2021

Golden Circle of Champions Brings NFR Contestants and Children Together for Special Day

Image provided by Steve Spatafore The Golden Circle of Champions, in conjunction with Las Vegas Events, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association...

DEC 5, 2021

Wade Sundell Flashes Championship Form with Round 4 win

Courtesy of the PRCA/Image provided by PRCA Making his first appearance at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge since 2018, ...

DEC 4, 2021

Tegan Smith captures Round 3 win in record-breaking fashion

Courtesy of PRCA/Image provided by Tom Donoghue Saddle bronc rider Tegan Smith won his first career round in record-breaking fashion. The Iowa ...

DEC 3, 2021

Bareback Rider Jess Pope Captures Second Straight Round Win

Courtesy of the PRCA/Image provided by PRCA Jess Pope has found a liking for rodeo’s biggest stage. The Waverly, Kan., cowboy keeps on ...

DEC 2, 2021

Tie-Down Roper Shane Hanchey Captures Emotional Round 1 Victory

Courtesy of the PRCA; Image provided by PRCA Less than two weeks before the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge, tie-down ...

DEC 1, 2021

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Opens with Tree Lighting Ceremony and Includes Fashion Show and Live Entertainment

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, the official gift show of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo®, opened on Wednesday, Dec. 1 with a tree ...

NOV 19, 2021

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 ...

NOV 12, 2021

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas to Open One Day Early on December 1 and Include Tree Lighting, Fashion Show and Live Entertainment

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, the official gift show of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo?, will open one day early on Wednesday, Dec. 1 and ...

NOV 9, 2021

Masks Required at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas

Based on current State of Nevada guidelines that have been in place since September, Las Vegas Events announced today that the Wrangler National ...

NOV 5, 2021

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas to Host Live Entertainment Daily

From Dec. 2 - 11 at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, the Ariat Rodeo Live will bring live talk show style entertainment to rodeo fans. Free to the...

NOV 5, 2021

NFR Access ONLY Ticket Platform Provides an All New Way to Experience the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and Las Vegas Events announced today that they will be replacing the Mad Dash 30 with a new ticket opportunity for ...

OCT 29, 2021

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 25, 2021

Opening Acts for Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Features 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. 2-11 at ...

OCT 21, 2021

Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping Moving to Las Vegas

Courtesy of the PRCA The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) are proud to ...

OCT 20, 2021

Fremont Street Experience Announces Lineup for NFR's Kick Off Party, Downtown Hoedown

Fremont Street Experience, the six-block entertainment district located in historic downtown Las Vegas, will officially kick off the 2021 Wrangler ...

OCT 18, 2021

Two Outstanding Performers Selected by Fans to Sing the National Anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

After a three-month promotion, two performers have been selected by fans to sing the national anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las ...

OCT 14, 2021

2021 Wrangler NFR livestock

2021 Wrangler NFR livestock competing at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas Dec. 2-11.   ...

OCT 12, 2021

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 ...

OCT 5, 2021

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...

OCT 4, 2021

Tegan Smith captures Round 3 win in record-breaking fashion

Courtesy of PRCA/Image provided by PRCA Saddle bronc rider Tegan Smith won his first career round in record-breaking fashion. The Iowa cowboy ...

SEP 27, 2021

Road to the Wrangler NFR - Week of Sep 27

Courtesy of PRCA/Image provided by PRCA Saddle bronc rider Tegan Smith won his first career round in record-breaking fashion. The Iowa cowboy ...

SEP 18, 2021

Two Outstanding Performers Selected by Fans to Sing the National Anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

After a three-month promotion, two performers have been selected by fans to sing the national anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeoï?¢ in Las...

SEP 16, 2021

LVE Vice President of Corporate Marketing Bo Gardner to Join Board of Trustees for the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum

Bo Gardner, the vice president of corporate marketing for Las Vegas Events, has been named to the board of trustees for the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and ...

AUG 30, 2021

Road to the Wrangler NFR - Week of Aug 30

World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

AUG 25, 2021

Road to the Wrangler NFR - Week of Aug 23

 #WranglerNFR Standing courtesy of the PRCA...

AUG 18, 2021

Road to the Wrangler NFR - Week of August 16

#WranglerNFR Standing courtesy of the PRCA...

AUG 13, 2021

Road to the Wrangler NFR - Week of Aug 9

 #WranglerNFR  Standing courtesy of the PRCA...

AUG 5, 2021

Road to the Wrangler NFR - Week of Aug 2

#WranglerNFR Standing courtesy of the PRCA...

JUL 29, 2021

The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas to Open One Day Earlier and Include Official Tree Lighting Ceremony

Las Vegas Events announced today that The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas will open on Wednesday, Dec. 1 – one day earlier than originally ...

JUL 28, 2021

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Start Time Moves to 5:45 p.m. PST/8:45 p.m. EST

The ProRodeo Cowboys Association® and Las Vegas Events announced today that the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo® will start at 5:45 p.m. ...

JUL 23, 2021

Ariat Named Gold Buckle Sponsor of The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas

Las Vegas Events announced today a premium partnership with Ariat International as they become a Gold Buckle partner of The Cowboy Channel Cowboy ...

JUL 19, 2021

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Payout Climbs to Record $13.3 million

The ProRodeo Cowboys Association® and Las Vegas Events announced today that the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will see an increase in the ...

JUN 15, 2021

Customized "Back in Vegas" Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Trailer to Hit the Road for Summer/Fall Rodeo Schedule

Las Vegas Events and The Cowboy Channel have partnered on a customized trailer promoting the return of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to Las Vegas...

APR 22, 2021

WPRA Names Darla Lindt New Chief Operating Officer and Board Executive Secretary

The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association recently named Darla Lindt as the new Chief Operating Officer and Board Executive Secretary, ...

APR 8, 2021

The Cowboy Channel Becomes Title Sponsor of Cowboy Christmas

Las Vegas Events and Rural Media Group announced today that The Cowboy Channel will become the title sponsor of Cowboy Christmas, the official gift ...

MAR 11, 2021

National Finals Rodeo Committee Announces the Hiring of Allen Rheinheimer as General Manager

The National Finals Rodeo Committee announced today that Allen Rheinheimer has been named as the general manager of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo...

FEB 11, 2021

Las Vegas Events Announces that Wrangler NFR General Manager Glen Alan Phillips Has Stepped Down

Las Vegas Events announced today that Wrangler National Finals Rodeo General Manager Glen Alan Phillips has stepped down, effective immediately. The ...