How to watch National Finals Rodeo 2024: live stream options, TV channels, 66th NFR final Saturday

Bull Rider Josh Frost rode Half Cocked during Round 3 of the National Finals Rodeo NFR at the Thomas & Mack Center on December 7, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Pyle/Getty Images)
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The 15 top money winners in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) have again descended on the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, for the annual National Finals Rodeo. With the final events on Saturday, December 14, the denouement will be quite the spectacle.

The National Finals Rodeo 2024 is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar, so here's how to watch the 66th NFR online from wherever you are in the world.

Watch National Finals Rodeo 2024 Quick Guide

Key Dates

  • Date: Thursday, December 5 to Saturday, December 14
  • Daily start time: 8.45pm ET / 1.45am GMT (+1 day)

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How to watch National Finals Rodeo 2024 in the US

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As you'd probably expect given the importance of the National Finals Rodeo 2024, The Cowboy Channel is the place to go to watch all the action unfold.

You can catch The Cowboy Channel on numerous cable packages, but there are also plenty of options to stream your content as it's also carried by several OTT services. First up, it's available on DirecTV's admittedly pricey Ultimate and Premier packages, costing $115/month and $160/month respectively.

If you're on the lookout for something a bit more affordable, The Cowboy Channel is included in the Heartland Extra add-on for Sling TV. You need one of Sling TV's base Orange or Blue plans to begin with — they cost from $40/month, with your first month half price — and then Heartland Extra costs only $6/month extra.

Another option to ensure you don't miss a second is to tune in via RFD-TV Now, which costs $89.99 a year, or Cowboy Channel Plus, which comes in at $119.99 per year.

Not in the US at the moment? Don't forget you can still catch your regular streaming services while traveling abroad via a streaming VPN such as NordVPN — meaning you can access a National Finals Rodeo 2024 live stream from anywhere in the world.

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If you live in the Great White North, you can also watch the 2024 National Finals Rodeo on The Cowboy Channel.

The network is available such cable plans as Shaw, Bell and Optik.

Not at home right now? If you live in Canada and already subscribe, you can still watch an NFR live stream via your cable plan by using a quality VPN like NordVPN.

Can you watch National Finals Rodeo 2024 live streams in the UK?

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Unfortunately, no broadcaster or streaming service has signed up for the National Rodeo Finals 2024 in the UK.

However, if you are travelling in the UK from the US or Canada, then you can use a VPN to access your usual streaming service from anywhere.

Can you watch National Finals Rodeo 2024 live streams in Australia?

Australia

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It's a similar situation in Australia, with no broadcaster or streaming platform signed up for the National Finals Rodeo 2024.

However, if you are travelling in Oz from the US or Canada, then you can use a VPN to access your usual streaming service from anywhere.

What is the schedule for the National Finals Rodeo 2024?

(All times ET)

Thursday, December 5
8:45 p.m. — 1st Performance

Friday, December 6
8:45 p.m. — 2nd Performance

Saturday, December 7
8:45 p.m. — 3rd Performance

Sunday, December 8
8:45 p.m. — 4th Performance — Memorial Night

Monday, December 9
8:45 p.m. — 5th Performance — Tough Enough to Wear Pink

Tuesday, December 10
8:45 p.m. — 6th Performance — Rookie Night

Wednesday, December 11
8:45 p.m. — 7th Performance — Military Night

Thursday, December 12
8:45 p.m. — 8th Performance — Canadian Night

Friday, December 13
8:45 p.m. — 9th Performance — Legacy Night

Saturday, December 14
8:45 p.m. — 10th Performance — Wrangler National Patriot Night

What are the events in the National Finals Rodeo 2024 live stream?

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

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