2027 Travel

National Finals Rodeo

December 3 to 12, 2026

Event: National Finals Rodeo
When: December 3 to 12, 2026
Venue: Thomas & Mack Center
City: Las Vegas, Nevada

What is the National Finals Rodeo and how do you attend?

The National Finals Rodeo is ten straight nights that crown professional rodeo’s world champions, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas from December 3 to 12, 2026. A package covers tickets to the performances you choose, a Las Vegas hotel, and transfers. Pricing is quoted, and airfare is not included.

Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas

Ten nights of championship rodeo

The National Finals Rodeo is the Super Bowl of professional rodeo, ten straight nights that crown the world champions, in Las Vegas from December 3 to 12, 2026.

The best cowboys and cowgirls in the world, in every event from bull riding to barrel racing, competing for world titles over ten performances at the Thomas & Mack Center. Around it, Las Vegas turns Western: cowboy Christmas, live music, and a devoted crowd that plans its whole year around these ten nights.

The 2026 dates are set: ten performances from Thursday, December 3 to Saturday, December 12. Opening weekend and finals weekend are the two most popular ways to see it, and both are below.

At a glance

The National Finals Rodeo, professional rodeo's championship
Ten performances crowning the world champions
In Las Vegas in early December, when the city goes Western
Arena seating from the upper bowl to the floor
Tickets to the nights you choose, a hotel, and transfers
The full 'cowboy Christmas' scene around the rodeo

How it works

An advisor, not a checkout

You inquire

Tell us the event, your group, and what you want out of the trip. No checkout, no pressure.

We plan it

We match you to the right package and seating, hold the rooms, and tell you honestly what it takes.

You go

Tickets, hotel, and transfers are handled. You show up and enjoy the event.

Packages

Two ways to do the NFR

Tickets to the performances you want, a Vegas hotel, and transfers, at a standard or premium level. Quoted to your group.

Featured

Opening Weekend, 2 night

Park MGM · On the Las Vegas Strip

From $845 per person, based on four guests sharing a room

Two nights, Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, 2026
Reserved Lower Balcony seats (sections 201 to 236, rows A to M) for the Saturday, December 5 performance
Rides to the Thomas & Mack Center on the NFR Express
Private roundtrip transfers from Las Vegas airport
All taxes and resort fees

Fewer people to a room costs more per person: singles run $1,925, doubles $1,195, triples $945, and quads $845, each per person. Deposit is $500 per person. With the trip now less than 60 days out, the full balance is due when you book.

Ask about this package

Featured

Opening Weekend, 3 night

Park MGM · On the Las Vegas Strip

From $1,395 per person, based on four guests sharing a room

Three nights, Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026
Reserved Lower Balcony seats (sections 201 to 236, rows A to M) for the Friday and Saturday performances, December 4 and 5
Rides to the Thomas & Mack Center on the NFR Express
Private roundtrip transfers from Las Vegas airport
All taxes and resort fees

Singles run $2,795, doubles $1,795, triples $1,495, and quads $1,395, each per person. Deposit is $500 per person. With the trip now less than 60 days out, the full balance is due when you book.

Ask about this package

Signature

Finals Weekend, 2 night

Park MGM · On the Las Vegas Strip

From $875 per person, based on four guests sharing a room

Two nights, Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13, 2026
Reserved Lower Balcony seats (sections 201 to 236, rows A to M) for the Saturday, December 12 performance, the final night
Rides to the Thomas & Mack Center on the NFR Express
Private roundtrip transfers from Las Vegas airport
All taxes and resort fees

The championship weekend, when the world titles are decided. Singles run $1,795, doubles $1,175, triples $975, and quads $875, each per person. Deposit is $500 per person. With the trip now less than 60 days out, the full balance is due when you book.

Ask about this package

Signature

Finals Weekend, 3 night

Park MGM · On the Las Vegas Strip

From $1,365 per person, based on four guests sharing a room

Three nights, Thursday, December 10 to Sunday, December 13, 2026
Reserved Lower Balcony seats (sections 201 to 236, rows A to M) for the Friday and Saturday performances, December 11 and 12
Rides to the Thomas & Mack Center on the NFR Express
Private roundtrip transfers from Las Vegas airport
All taxes and resort fees

Singles run $2,395, doubles $1,675, triples $1,455, and quads $1,365, each per person. Deposit is $500 per person. With the trip now less than 60 days out, the full balance is due when you book.

Ask about this package

Premium

Premium and Hospitality

Upgraded Strip hotel · Las Vegas

Priced on your call quoted to your group and dates

Premium or floor-level seating
Hospitality where offered
Upgraded hotel and private transfers
Private-group handling for larger parties

For the best seats and the full experience. Priced to the nights and your group.

Ask about this package

Prices are per person from the current published rate and are confirmed on your call. Airfare is not included. Final pricing depends on occupancy, hotel, and seating tier.

The fine print, up front

What's included, what's not

What's included

Tickets to the NFR performances you choose
A Las Vegas hotel for your stay
Transfers to and from the Thomas & Mack Center
Guidance on the nights and the scene

What's not included

Airfare to Las Vegas
Meals outside the itinerary
Gratuities and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Performances not selected in your package

The weekend

Day by day

Arrival Arrive on the Strip

Fly into Las Vegas and settle in. During NFR the whole city leans Western, with cowboy Christmas shopping, live music, and events across the Strip.

Performance nights The rodeo

An evening at the Thomas & Mack Center for a full slate of rodeo: bull riding, bronc riding, roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing, all with world titles on the line.

Included: Hospitality on premium tiers

Around it Vegas goes Western

Between performances, the Western festivals, shopping, and shows fill the days. It is a full Las Vegas trip with a rodeo at its heart.

Where you sit

The seating at the Thomas & Mack

The NFR runs in an arena, so the seating is bowl-style around the dirt floor, from the upper level to the rail.

Upper level

Value

The most accessible tickets, with a full view of the arena floor and all the action.

Lower level

Premium

Closer to the dirt, where you feel the speed and power of the stock and the riders.

Floor and rail

Top tier

The closest seats to the action, right on the arena floor. Quoted live.

Ten separate nights

The reality

Each of the ten performances is its own ticket. The go-round nights build toward the final performances, so decide which nights you want.

Planning

What to know before you go

The 2026 dates are set

The 2026 Finals run ten nights, Thursday, December 3 to Saturday, December 12, at the Thomas & Mack Center. Hotels on the Strip fill fast for both weekends, so book soon.

Confirmed as of October 2026.

It is a full Vegas trip

NFR takes over Las Vegas for its run, with Western festivals, shopping, and shows across the Strip. Build a few days around the performances you pick.

When to book

Early. NFR fills Las Vegas hotels for its ten nights and the best seats go fast to a devoted crowd. Booking ahead is how you get the nights and location you want.

Make a trip of it

Add-ons

Cowboy Christmas shopping and Western festivals
Shows and dining on the Strip
Extra nights across the ten-day run
Premium and floor-level seating upgrades
Group handling for larger parties

FAQ

Questions people actually ask

When is the 2026 National Finals Rodeo?

December 3 to 12, 2026, ten straight nights at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

How many nights is the NFR?

Ten. It is ten straight performances that crown the world champions, and each night is a separate ticket, so you choose the ones you want.

What events are contested?

All of professional rodeo: bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, tie-down and team roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing, each with a world title on the line.

What is Las Vegas like during the NFR?

Western. The city leans into it with cowboy Christmas shopping, live music, and festivals across the Strip, so it is a full Vegas trip with a rodeo at its center.

When should I book?

Early. NFR fills Las Vegas hotels for its run and the best seats go fast to a loyal crowd, so book ahead for the nights and location you want.

Booking and logistics

How does payment and the deposit work?

You reserve your package with a per-person deposit and pay the balance on a set schedule, with final payment typically due 60 days before departure. Deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, so we recommend travel insurance to protect what you pay. Your booking is transacted by a licensed tour operator whose full written terms govern your trip, and no payment is taken through this website. The full terms are on our legal and disclosures page.

Can you plan a trip for one person or a couple?

Yes. Package prices are quoted per person and depend on how many people share a room, so solo travelers and couples are quoted accordingly. Tell us your group and we will price it honestly.

Can you handle a large group?

Yes. We handle private groups, typically parties of eight or more, with dedicated coordination for the tickets, hotel, and logistics so everyone travels together smoothly.

Is Sports Travel Zone a legitimate, licensed agency?

Yes. We are a registered seller of travel, California CST 2155818-70 and Florida ST43282, a service of Early and Away Travel, LLC. Your booking is fulfilled by a licensed tour operator, and we earn a commission when you book.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

Deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, and event tickets and hotel-only reservations are final once booked. If you cancel, any amount already paid cannot be refunded, which is why we strongly recommend travel insurance. If an event is postponed or cancelled, you receive updated tickets or a credit only to the extent the ticket or hotel vendor refunds the operator. The full terms are on our legal and disclosures page and are provided to you in writing before you book.

Why book with us

Registered seller of travel

California CST 2155818-70 and Florida ST43282. A licensed agency, not a marketplace.

A real advisor

You talk to a person who has done this, not a call center or a checkout form.

Fulfilled by a licensed operator

Your booking is handled by a licensed tour operator, with clear deposit and payment terms on your call.

Advisory, not a checkout

Talk it through before you book

These trips are easy to get wrong and expensive to get wrong. Start with a conversation.

Ask about National Finals Rodeo

National Finals Rodeo® and NFR® are registered trademarks of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). Sports Travel Zone is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with the PRCA or its sponsors. Trademarked terms are used solely for descriptive purposes.