NFR Access ONLY Ticket Platform Returns; Popular Program Allows Fans to Attend the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and Las Vegas Events announced today that the NFR Access ONLY Ticket will return again in 2026. The NFR Access ONLY ticket provides entry into the arena and designated areas, but not a seat. It provides access to all the experiences at the NFR – Cowboy Corral, Cowboy+ Bar, Bull ‘N Barrel Saloon, AXS Fan Zone and ProRodeo Zone – and then allows you to watch the rodeo in those areas.

An NFR Access ONLY ticket, available for $80 (including all fees), is available today at noon PT. When rodeo fans purchase an NFR Access ONLY ticket, they will have multiple entertainment options to enjoy. For more information on the NFR Access ONLY ticket and to purchase, click here.

“There is no better experience than being at the Thomas & Mack Center for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo,” said Tim Keener, president of Las Vegas Events. “With 389 consecutive sold-out performances, Las Vegas Events and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association are proud to continually grow and evolve the greatest show on dirt and showcase one of the longest running sporting events in Las Vegas. Our goal is to provide as many opportunities as we can for fans to be with us in the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World – and to enjoy the spectacle and excitement of the NFR at the Thomas & Mack Center.”

The opportunities to enjoy the Wrangler NFR experience are abundant at the Thomas & Mack Center. Rodeo fans with an NFR Access ONLY ticket will be greeted by the ProRodeo Zone and the AXS Fan Zone which include sponsor tents, live music, the official ProRodeo and Wrangler NFR merchandise trailer, food and beverage options, video screens and tables for attendees to congregate. The ProRodeo Zone will also host Rodeo Live, the official NFR pre-show starting at 4:30 p.m. PT.

When rodeo fans enter the building, they will have access to all arena activations, including both the Cowboy+ Bar and Cowboy Corral. Renamed in 2026, the Cowboy+ Bar will feature a saloon, additional seating and a 2,500-square-foot, glass-enclosed balcony with Strip views and serve as the host venue for Western Sports Roundup starting daily at 3:30 p.m. PT. An additional highlight will be the new all-encompassing exhibit capturing and highlighting the history of the Vegas NFR Icons. The area will be a great place to take in the live broadcast of the rodeo each night as it will include a large-screen projection.

Meanwhile, on the arena’s southeast side, opposite the Cowboy+ Bar, fans can enjoy all the activities and amenities of the returning Cowboy Corral, which takes over the adjacent Pavilion with live music, a huge bar and plenty of space to sit and relax or kick up your heels. The live entertainment will include pre and post-event performances by David Lewis (Dec. 3-5), Casey Anglin (Dec. 6-9) and Reeves Brothers (Dec. 10-12). Doors open at 4:30 pm and the live music starts at 4:45 pm.

Sitting right outside of Cowboy Corral is the Bull ‘N Barrel Saloon, featuring its own bar and food service and the Hall of Champions with tributes to former NFR champions.

Known as the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world, the Wrangler NFR attracts the top 15 contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding to compete for a share of the increased purse and the coveted PRCA Gold Buckle. In 2025, the event had a total attendance of 175,846 over the ten rounds of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out 379 consecutive performances in Las Vegas.

For more information on the Wrangler NFR, please visit NFRexperience.com or through social media at @LasVegasNFR and use #WranglerNFR. For the latest ProRodeo news and Wrangler NFR coverage, please visit prorodeo.com or through social media @PRCA_ProRodeo.