The National Finals Rodeo is the culmination of the season for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the top rodeo circuit in the country. The event takes place every December at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas and is a stage for some of the top cowboys and barrel racers on the planet.
The top 15 contestants in the world will participate in several standard rodeo events such as bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, bronc riding, and tie-down roping. The Wrangler NFR consists of 10 rounds with one round taking place per day of the tournament, which lasts from Dec. 5-14. Cowboys and barrel racers can earn money by placing in first through sixth place in any round.
