Use this page to time your Vegas Rodeo Week. The exact draw and round assignments update closer to December, but the structure stays consistent each year and tickets move quickly. Pair this page with the Vegas Rodeo Guide and Ultimate Vegas Rodeo Trip Planner so your seats, hotels, and off-night plans line up.
NFR schedule snapshot
- Ten perfs, early December: The NFR typically runs ten consecutive nights in early December at the Thomas & Mack Center.
- Perf cadence: Each performance starts in the evening, with doors opening two hours prior for fan zones and merch.
- Key nights: Opening perf energy, midweek consistency for standings shifts, and the final Saturday crowning champions.
Example nightly flow (2025 reference)
- Night 1: Arrival day; perf 1 with full events slate and grand entry focus.
- Nights 2-4: Early-round momentum; watch standings tighten and sample multiple watch parties.
- Nights 5-7: Mid-run pressure; schedule Cowboy Christmas visits during the day to avoid weekend crowds.
- Nights 8-9: High stakes as athletes push for average and round checks; book transport early.
- Night 10: Championship Saturday with buckle presentations and late-night concerts across the Strip.
Ticket guidance
- Seat zones: Sideline lower bowl for roughstock detail; end-zone angles for timed-event barriers; upper levels for a full-arena view and budget control.
- Buy early: Early December demand is strong. Secure primary tickets first, then add watch-party reservations for overflow nights.
- Group blocks: Coordinate through partners for suites and group sections if hosting clients or fan clubs.
- Parking and shuttles: Add parking passes or shuttle plans when you purchase tickets to avoid last-minute surges.
Pair your tickets with the right nights
- Plan a multi-night stack so you see different draws and stock; combine two perfs with one dedicated Vegas Rodeo Events day for Cowboy Christmas, autograph sessions, and concerts.
- If you have limited time, pick one early perf for energy and one late perf for buckle drama.
- Keep the Vegas Rodeo Glossary handy for guests attending their first perf.
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