Two weeks after town’s streets roared with Method One engines, Las Vegas is swapping quick automobiles for quick horses because the Nationwide Finals Rodeo (NFR) returns to city. Operating from Thursday by means of Dec. 14, 2024 the rodeo brings the highest 15 opponents from throughout the globe to UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Heart, vying for a slice of $12.5 million in prize cash and the coveted championship belt buckle.
See the total NFR Schedule right here.
Cowboys, Champions, and Money Prizes
The fortieth yr of the NFR has grow to be one of many hardest tickets to snag, with 359 sold-out performances in its historical past. The rodeo showcases quite a lot of occasions, together with bull using, barrel racing, and group roping. With a just lately renegotiated contract, the occasion will stay in Las Vegas by means of 2035, promising an annual $1 million enhance in payouts beginning in 2025.
Extra Than Simply the Rodeo
For followers unable to nab a seat, the rodeo expertise expands throughout town:
- Downtown Hoedown: A free live performance that includes nation artists like Randy Houser and Jenna Paulette kicks off the festivities on Fremont Road.
- Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas: This free retail extravaganza on the Las Vegas Conference Heart gives buying and leisure on a number of levels, together with dwell discussions with rodeo legends.
- Autograph Classes: Meet barrel racers, bull riders, and extra at designated resort venues throughout the Strip.
See all of the after-parties right here.
Entry for All
NFR Categorical is making it simple to catch the motion with shuttle companies from over 20 resorts and standing-room-only tickets out there for $75. Moreover, 34 resorts in Las Vegas, Laughlin, and Mesquite will broadcast the rodeo dwell, making certain followers don’t miss a single eight-second journey.
A Second of Remembrance
Final yr, tragedy struck the UNLV campus simply earlier than opening night time when a shooter killed three professors. In tribute, the NFR added a free session for first responders and the UNLV neighborhood. This yr, a second of silence will honor the victims.
