The 65th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo kicks off in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 7th! Rural Radio will be bringing you live coverage of each event from start to finish.
Below is the daily 2023 Radio Schedule for the NFR presented by Mahindra:
| 5:00 PM EST (Radio broadcast joins in-progress at 6:00 PM ET on 12/7, 12/8, 12/11, 12/13, 12/14 & 12/15.) | NFR Tailgate Party |
| 7:00 PM EST | Western Sports Round-Up |
| 8:00 PM EST | NFR Pre-Show |
| 8:30 PM EST (8:45 PM start) | 2023 Wrangler NFR: Rounds 1-10* |
| 11:30 PM EST | NFR Post-Show |
| 12:30 AM EST | NFR Buckle Presentation |
*2023 NFR: Round 10 will re-air Dec. 17 from 3-6 PM ET.
Click the following links to access companion broadcast & streaming schedules for The Cowboy Channel and RFD-TV.
Don’t miss the following pre-NFR special events!
2022 NFR: Round 10
Monday, December 4, 2023
8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT
Get into the NFR spirit and tune in for a special re-airing of the final round of the 2022 NFR on Rural Radio! The two-hour program is followed by a regular airing of NFR Extra at 11 PM ET.
Back Number Ceremony
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT
The PRCA Back Number Ceremony introduces every Wrangler National Finals Rodeo contestant, presenting each qualifier with their coveted back number and signifying their qualification to the Finals.
PRCA Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT
The annual PRCA Awards Banquet honors the top contract personnel in the sport for their dedication and devotion to ProRodeo. From timers to stock contractors to secretaries and more, the best of the best are rewarded by the recognition of their peers with a banquet in their honor.
You can also stream the 2023 NFR from anywhere – plus over 950 live rodeo performances – for only $119.99 with the “Everything We Got” Package, available HERE.
