Rodeo

With million-dollar payouts, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is the most sought out ticket for any rodeo contestant. Every cowboy and cowgirl will do everything they can to make the finals as this year’s purse paid out over $13.5 million, which includes a $10,000 bonus for every contestant that made the NFR.

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo gets underway today at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Diné team roper Derrick Begay secured his 12th NFR qualification by having one of his best seasons in his 21-year history within the PRCA ranks.

Of the 24 bull riders that rode on Saturday night, Justin Granger and Wyatt Nez sought redemption after failing to cover their first bull at the Highway 160 Bull Riding Extreme

The 2025 Indian National Finals Rodeo ended Saturday night with several Navajo contestants bringing home world titles and buckle honors from an intense week of competition at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center.

The final rounds of the 2025 Indian National Finals Rodeo’s Junior and Senior divisions wrapped up in Las Vegas, closing the week with new champions crowned and gold buckles secured.