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How to Watch the National Finals Rodeo with Sling



The biggest rodeo of the year begins Dec. 5 in Las Vegas. Here’s how to watch the 10-day event with Sling.

The event that rodeo fans anticipate all year has finally arrived: The National Finals Rodeo is here. Taking place from Thursday, Dec. 5 through Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, the NFR will feature the top 120 contestants in the world in a competition for the sought-after PRCA Gold Buckle and their share of a purse worth nearly $11 million.

The Cowboy Channel will have daily coverage of the 10-day event, which means you can watch the NFR with Sling. Here’s everything you need to know.

How to Watch the National Finals Rodeo With Sling

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The Cowboy Channel is the exclusive home to the 2024 National Finals Rodeo. You can watch The Cowboy Channel with Sling by subscribing to the Heartland Extra pack for $6 per month. In addition to The Cowboy Channel, the Heartland Extra pack includes popular channels like National Geographic Wild, Great American Family, and INSP. To add the Heartland Extra pack to your Sling subscription, use the link below!

What is the NFR Schedule?

Coverage for the National Finals Rodeo kicks off daily at 8:45pm ET. Prior to the daily coverage, The Cowboy Channel will air the NFR Tailgate Party nightly beginning at 4:30pm ET, followed by the Western Sports Roundup at 7pm ET, then the NFR Preshow beginning at 8pm ET.

What Events Are at the NFR?

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The All-Around title is the most coveted award at the NFR, and this year, it will be going to someone new. That’s because Stetson Wright, who won it five-straight years between 2019-2024, is still recovering from an injury he suffered at last year’s NFR. Instead, Shad Mayfield enters the finals atop the All-Around standings, followed by 2016 All-Around winner Junior Nunes Nogueira, Team Roping specialist Coleman Proctor, and Bull Riding rookie Wacey Schalla.

Here’s a complete look at the events scheduled for the 2024 National Finals Rodeo:

  • Bareback Riding
  • Steer Wrestling
  • Team Roping
  • Saddle Bronc Riding
  • Tie-Down Roping
  • Barrel Racing
  • Bull Riding
  • All-Around