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. 2019 will mark the 35th year for the Wrangler NFR to be held in Las Vegas.
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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 to 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.
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The 2019 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR)
Dates: Thursday, Dec 5th - Saturday, Dec 14th, 2019
NFR Start Times:All start times in 2019 are 6:45 p.m. - 9:00 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.
NFR Start Times:All start times in 2019 are 6:45 p.m. - 9:00 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.
Things you should know about the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas
Everything will be open. I mean everything. shops, casinos, bars, restaurants, buffets, attractions. You name it, it will be open during the Wrangler NFR.
Most bars and restaurants will offer drink specials, and rodeo themed menus. All Las Vegas buffets also offer you an opportunity to experience new cowboy themed items nightly, all featuring good ol' home made BBQ.
If money is not an issue here is a list of highly recommended restaurants you might consider calling ahead of time to make a reservation.
There will be lots of free entertainment, live country music and dance halls on and off the Vegas Strip. Each night, before or after the rodeo competition, just throw on your best western attire and two-step your way to any of the cowboy parties listed below.
With that said, if Las Vegas is beckoning you this coming Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR), below are a few things you might want to put on your to-do list. You'll also find lots of resources and some money saving tips on this site while planning your National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
2019 Wrangler NFR World Champions
Source: www.nfrexperience.comRodeo Event | 2019 NFR Champions |
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Bareback Riding | Clayton Biglow |
Steer Wrestling | Ty Erickson |
Saddle Bronc Riding | Zeke Thurston |
Tie-Down Roping | Haven Meged |
Barrel Racing | Hailey Kinsel |
Team Roping (Headers) | Clay Smith |
Team Roping (Heelers) | Wesley Thorp |
Bull Riding | Sage Steele Kimzey |
All-Around Gold buckle | Stetson Wright |
Clayton Biglow (Bareback Riding) wins 2019 RAM Top Gun Award - Earning $243,891 over the 10-nights of the Wranger NFR
2019 Road to the NFR World Standings
2019 Bareback - World Standings | 2019 Steer Wrestling - World Standings |
2019 Team Roping (Headers) - World Standings | 2019 Team Roping (Heelers) - World Standings |
2019 Saddle Bronc - World Standings | 2019 Tie-Down Roping - World Standings |
2019 Barrel Racing - World Standings | 2019 Bull Riding - World Standings |
2019 All-Around - World Standings |
Things to do during the NFR week in Las Vegas
Below is a list of 2019 National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Events
Don'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 before the Wrangler NFR
Andy Griggs & D'em Boyz - Time: 5:30 p.m.
Andy Griggs & D'em Boyz - Time: 5:30 p.m.
Live Performance each night following the Wrangler NFR
The Britt Stokes Band - Dec. 5 - 10
Sean Curtis and the Divide - Dec. 11 - 14
The Britt Stokes Band - Dec. 5 - 10
Sean Curtis and the Divide - Dec. 11 - 14
Doors Open 5 p.m. nightly | Admission:FREE with Wrangler NFR Ticket
The Mirage Presents Rodeo Vegas 2019. The official Wrangler NFR After-Party of the PRCA. Offering the best FREE live entertainment from country music's biggest stars.
Dates: December 5 - 14
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 4 a.m.
Location:The Mirage Race & Sports BookFree Event
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 4 a.m.
Location:The Mirage Race & Sports BookFree Event
Besides joining over 70,000 rodeo fans in the ultimate rodeo party, here are a few other things to expect.
Parlor Lounge NFR Events
Parlor Lounge will provide live music to rodeo fans looking for a more intimate setting. Admission is FREE with live music beginning at 9:30 p.m. nightly. The artists scheduled to perform are:
Brit Stokes - Dec. 3, 5 - 7
Glen Templeton - Dec. 12 - 14
Nightly NFR action on High Definition Projection TV screens. Enjoy drink specials & nightly prize giveaways throughout the performance. Remember you can catch the FREE nightly shuttle service to and from the Thomas and Mack Center. | Free EventGuests 21 and over only.
Brit Stokes - Dec. 3, 5 - 7
Glen Templeton - Dec. 12 - 14
Nightly NFR action on High Definition Projection TV screens. Enjoy drink specials & nightly prize giveaways throughout the performance. Remember you can catch the FREE nightly shuttle service to and from the Thomas and Mack Center. | Free EventGuests 21 and over only.
Enjoy FREE Live music, dancing, free viewing parties and giveaways nightly at the MGM Grand Gold Buckle Zone. Dates: December 5 - 14
2019 Gold Buckle Zone Nightly Entertainment7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Location: The Central at MGM Grand, near the Sports Book | Free Event
Gary Leffew's Legendary Buck'N Ball at Tropicana Las Vegas
The Legendary Buck'N Ball features Live country music, two-step dancing and drink specials.
Doors Open at 6:30 nightly. Live viewing party followed by Gary Leffew's Bucking Ball
Location: Cohiba Ballroom at Tropicana Las Vegas
Dates: December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14
Must be 21 and older | Free Event
Location: Cohiba Ballroom at Tropicana Las Vegas
Dates: December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14
Must be 21 and older | Free Event
Buckin' Bash hosted by Justin Rumford at The Orleans Hotel & Casino
Buckin' Bash is home to Las Vegas' greatest cowboy party, featuring live country music, brews, two-step dancing and rodeo celebrity guest for a 'Toast of the Night' every evening.
Doors Open at 9:00pm - 2:00 a.m. nightly
Dates: December 5 - 14
Location: Inside the Bourbon Street Lounge at the The Orleans Hotel & Casino | Free Event Must be 21 and older
Dates: December 5 - 14
Location: Inside the Bourbon Street Lounge at the The Orleans Hotel & Casino | Free Event Must be 21 and older
Gilley's Saloon at Treasure Island
December 5 - 14
7 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que
Live entertainment and drink specials nightly! | Free Event
7 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que
Live entertainment and drink specials nightly! | Free Event
Silverton Casino Presents Cowboys & Indians After Parties
December 5 - 14 (hosted by Justin Frazell on Dec. 5-7, 12-14)
6 p.m. - Midnight
Veil Pavilion inside Silverton Casino Hotel
Live, free all-ages viewing parties followed by live bands each night | Free Event
6 p.m. - Midnight
Veil Pavilion inside Silverton Casino Hotel
Live, free all-ages viewing parties followed by live bands each night | Free Event
NFR Gift Shows Around Town
Cowboy Christmas
Cowboy Christmas Gift Show / Co-located with the RMEF's Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center South Halls
Open Daily Dec 5 - 14
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free Event
Getting there By Bus, take: Routes 108 or SDX
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.
Cowboy Christmas Gift Show / Co-located with the RMEF's Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center South Halls
Open Daily Dec 5 - 14
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free Event
Getting there By Bus, take: Routes 108 or SDX
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.
Stetson Country Christmas
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
Open Daily Dec 5 - 15
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Free Event
Free shuttle to and from the Stetson Country Christmas to the Roper Cowboy Marketplace at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and complimentary shuttle to and from the ALL IN Barrel Race at The Orleans.
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
Open Daily Dec 5 - 15
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Free Event
Free shuttle to and from the Stetson Country Christmas to the Roper Cowboy Marketplace at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and complimentary shuttle to and from the ALL IN Barrel Race at The Orleans.
Cinch Western Gift Show
South Point Exhibit Halls C & D
Open Daily Dec 5 - 15
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Free Event
South Point Exhibit Halls C & D
Open Daily Dec 5 - 15
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Free Event
Roper Cowboy Marketplace
Mandalay Bay
Open Daily Dec 5 - 14
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Free Event
Mandalay Bay
Open Daily Dec 5 - 14
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Free Event
One of the great things about the 2019 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.
What is the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR)?
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER® 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 $10 million purse and the coveted PRCA World Championship Gold Buckles.
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.
University of Nevada4505 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.
The NFR has been held annually since 1959, and every December since 1985 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
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. 5 thru and including Saturday, Dec. 14.
2019 National Finals Rodeo (NFR) on a tight budget
We are constantly searching for ways to save you money at the Wrangler NFR in Las Vegas. In the coming weeks, this section will be updated with all the 2019 National Finals Rodeo FREE events you can take advantage of. From free show coupons, to free attractions, to free transportation. Check back regularly to take advantage of these offers. Also remember to checkout our Las Vegas money saving tips.
Take advantage of the free shuttle buses to and from hotels and from the Las Vegas Convention Center, to the Thomas & Mack Center.
2019 National Finals Rodeo viewing parties
Don't have a ticket to the NFR!, No Problem. Here are places around Vegas where you can watch the show nightly for free. Free Event
Resort | Viewing location |
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Bally's | Indigo Lounge & Burger Brasserie |
Caesars Palace | Montecristo Cigar Bar |
Cosmopolitan | CiQue Bar & Lounge |
The D Las Vegas | Downtown Las Vegas Events Center |
Downtown Grand | Casino & Furnace Bar |
Flamingo Las Vegas | Bird Bar |
Gold Coast | The Red Zone |
Golden Nugget | The Grand Event Center |
Hard Rock Hotel | Goose Island Pub |
Harrah's Las Vegas | Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill |
Mandalay Bay | Rhythm & Riffs |
MGM Grand | David Copperfield Theater |
The Mirage | Race & Sports Book |
The Orleans | *The Showroom Honky Tonk Saloon |
Planet Hollywood Resort | Extra Lounge |
The Plaza Hotel | The Plaza Showroom |
Rio | iBar Ultra Lounge |
Sam's Town | *Hawthorne Room |
Silverton | *Veil Pavilion |
South Point | Grand Ballroom |
Treasure Island | Gilley's Saloon |
Tropicana | Cohiba Ballroom |
Westgate | Shimmer Cabaret |
*Family viewing |
2019 National Finals Rodeo FREE Shuttle Bus Service
If you are planing to attend the 2019 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, you will be glad to know that FREE shuttle bus service will be provided from and to the following sponsor hotel properties listed below.
Rodeo Starts: 6:45 P.M.
Dates: December 5 - 14, 2019
Dates: December 5 - 14, 2019
NFR Express Shuttle
The NFR Express shuttle buses leave approximately every 15 minutes from each of the hotels listed below.
Shuttle to Thomas & Mack Center (Pre-Event) - 5:00pm. - 7:00pm.
Shuttle from Thomas & Mack Center (Post-Event) - 9:00pm - 10:30pm.
*All times are subject to change.
Shuttle from Thomas & Mack Center (Post-Event) - 9:00pm - 10:30pm.
*All times are subject to change.
Route | Resort | Pickup/Drop off Location |
---|---|---|
Route 1 | Cowboy Christmas Gift Shop - one way route only | LVCC South Halls (Bronze parking lot) |
Route 13 | Bally's | North entrance |
Route 10 | Caesars Palace | Tour bus area - under the Planet Hollywood sign |
Route 10 | The Cosmopolitan | Main entrance (north wall) |
Route 8 | The D Las Vegas | Main Entrance |
Route 9 | Downtown Grand | Entrance at 3rd St & Ogden Ave |
Route 12 | Flamingo | Tour Bus Area |
Route 8 | Golden Nugget | Casino Tower entrance |
Route 7 | Gold Coast | Valet entrance |
Route 12 | Harrah's | Bus Tour Lobby |
Route 5 | Hard Rock Hotel | Main entrance |
Route 4 | Mandalay Bay | Shark Reef Enterance |
Route 2 | MGM Grand | West Wing entrance |
Route 11 | The Mirage | North valet entrance |
Route 6 | New York-New York | Main entrance |
Route 6 | The Orleans | Valet entrance |
Route 13 | Planet Hollywood | Tour Bus Area |
Route 9 | Plaza | Plaza Welcome Sign (Main St & Carson Ave.) |
Route 3 | Sam's Town | Back entrance behind the food courts |
Route 14 | Silverton | Main entrance |
Route 14 | South Point | Main entrance (outside Porte-Cochere) |
Route 7 | Rio All-Suites | Rotunda entrance |
Route 11 | Treasure Island | Bus loading zone, near South Side Valet |
Route 4 | Tropicana | North Entrance |
Route 5 | Westgate | East Tower entrance |
2019 Concerts during Wrangler NFR week
John Michael Montgomery - December 7
Charlie Daniels - December 8
Ronnie Milsap - December 9
Location: The Showroom at Golden Nugget
Charlie Daniels - December 8
Ronnie Milsap - December 9
Location: The Showroom at Golden Nugget
Tracy Lawrence - December 10
Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan - December 11
Ray Wylie Hubbard - December 12
Jamey Johnson - December 13
Location: The Showroom at Golden Nugget
Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan - December 11
Ray Wylie Hubbard - December 12
Jamey Johnson - December 13
Location: The Showroom at Golden Nugget
Aaron Watson - December 5 - 8
Josh Ward - December 9 - 11
Randall King - December 12 - 14
Location: South Point Showroom
Josh Ward - December 9 - 11
Randall King - December 12 - 14
Location: South Point Showroom
Chancey Williams & the Younger Brothers Band - December 7 & 8
Reckless Kelly - December 9 & 10
Kevin Fowler - December 11 & 12
Rob Staley Band - December 13 & 14
Chad Prather - December 13
Location: Gilley's Saloon at Treasure Island
Reckless Kelly - December 9 & 10
Kevin Fowler - December 11 & 12
Rob Staley Band - December 13 & 14
Chad Prather - December 13
Location: Gilley's Saloon at Treasure Island
T-Mobile Arena
George Strait - December 6 & 7
Location: T-Mobile Arena
George Strait - December 6 & 7
Location: T-Mobile Arena
MGM Grand Las Vegas
Andrea Bocelli - December 7
Location: Garden Arena at MGM Grand
Andrea Bocelli - December 7
Location: Garden Arena at MGM Grand
Mandalay Bay Las Vegas
Nashville Unplugged - December 6 & 13
Location: Rhythm & Riffs starting at 8pm. No cover
Nashville Unplugged - December 6 & 13
Location: Rhythm & Riffs starting at 8pm. No cover
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Kip Moore and Midland - December 14
Location: The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Kip Moore and Midland - December 14
Location: The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Reba, Brooks & Dunn - December 7, 8, 10, 11 & 13
Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Reba, Brooks & Dunn - December 7, 8, 10, 11 & 13
Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino
Shania Twain - December 7, 11, 13, 14 & 18
Location: Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood
Shania Twain - December 7, 11, 13, 14 & 18
Location: Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood
Wynn Las Vegas
Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat - December Dec. 7, 10, 12 and 14
Location: Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas
Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat - December Dec. 7, 10, 12 and 14
Location: Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas
Pro Poker Players
Gary Allan - December 6 & 7
Cody Johnson - December 12
Location: The Joint at Hard Rock
Cody Johnson - December 12
Location: The Joint at Hard Rock
Chris Heers - December 7
Holly Tucker & Chris Heers - December 8
Holly Tucker & Chase & The Pursuit - December 9 & 10
Lainey Wilson - December 10 & 11
Randy Brown & Roger Creager - December 12
Randy Brown - December 13
Voodoo Cowboys - December 14
Location: Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino Hotel
Holly Tucker & Chris Heers - December 8
Holly Tucker & Chase & The Pursuit - December 9 & 10
Lainey Wilson - December 10 & 11
Randy Brown & Roger Creager - December 12
Randy Brown - December 13
Voodoo Cowboys - December 14
Location: Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino Hotel
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The Pro-Am Poker Equalizer, which has been seemingly one of the harder poker programs to find on the television dial, began airing its final few broadcasts over the weekend on ESPN.
Originally, the show was to have aired on ABC during the fall and early winter of 2006. Due to conflicts with two of ABC's most popular weekend programming, college football and basketball, ABC delayed broadcast. This was quickly fixed, however, by ESPN (ABC's sister network) being more than willing to fill their weekend schedule with the eight episode series during the early part of 2007. Although it would have been fantastic for the poker world to have the show on a national network such as ABC, the concept that makes up the Pro-Am Poker Equalizer is pretty unique, so it is great that people have gotten a chance to see it.
Filmed at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas last year, each episode of the show is a six person sit and go, with four professionals squaring off against two celebrities and the winner advancing on to the championship round. The 'Equalizer' part comes into play with the starting chip stack that the celebrities begin with. While the pros have a 100K chip stack to start the tournament, the celebrities have been given a 50K addition to their 100K, which gives the celebs a chance against some of the greatest players in the game. After seven tournaments, each winner advances to the Championship Table, where the grand prize of $500,000 is divided up. What has been interesting about the show is the choice of the celebrities to play the tournament and the 'amateur' status of one in particular.
Many of the Full Tilt professionals are a part of the show, including Phil Ivey, Erick Lindgren, Chris 'Jesus' Ferguson, Howard Lederer (making a move to the tables rather than his usual analyst gig) and Jennifer Harman. Pros from outside the Full Tilt circle have included defending World Champion Jamie Gold, Ted Forrest and poker analyst Gabe Kaplan. The celebrities have been well chosen, including actresses Cheryl Hines and Shannon Elizabeth (who both played well), actor Don Cheadle, model Cindy Margolis (who seemed lost sometimes, to be honest), former baseballer Jose Canseco and (perhaps in a surprise) 2005 WSOP Ladies' Champion Jennifer Tilly. Tilly's choice as a celebrity is odd, as well as Kaplan landing on the professional side (albeit understandable, as Gabe is a long time high stakes poker player), but we'll let the organizers of the show slide on that one!
One bothersome thing about the program is the seeming lack of excitement from the audience. With most poker programming with an audience, the crowd is heavily involved in the action and picks their 'favorites' with their cheering. With the Pro-Am Poker Equalizer, though, it seems like the audience is watching a chess match rather than an entertaining poker tournament. In one particular episode, professional Clonie Gowen has Jennifer Tilly all in and only has one out to a straight flush to eliminate Tilly (who had the nut flush draw). On the turn, Gowen hits her one-outer and…the audience seemingly barely recognizes it. This was a much more exciting hand than the way the audience reacted and something that was missing, in my opinion, from the program.
Even with these things said, the Pro-Am Poker Equalizer's wrap-up this weekend should prove to be some entertaining poker. Already qualified for the final table are Phil Ivey, Phil Laak, Andy Bloch, Allen Cunningham and celebrity player Nick Gonzalez. The final two episodes will air on today at 3PM (Eastern Time) with the Championship Round scheduled for 5PM. With $500K on the line, you can expect both the pros and any other amateurs who make it to battle it out to the end when the Pro-Am Poker Equalizer wraps up on Sunday. For more information on the tournament, head to proampokerequalizer.com and catch up on what's already gone down.