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he Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) is returning to Las Vegas this year December
2nd, 2021 for an event that will span over 10
days with the finale on December 11th at the Thomas
& Mack Center. All of the events will also be aired live on The Cowboy Channel. The entire event is organized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and it is the premier championship rodeo event to take place in the United States every year.
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is a competition that showcases the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s elite talents and the top 15 money winners in each event as they will compete for the World Title. Last year the event was temporarily held at a relocated site of the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas due to COVID-19. The WNFR is scheduled to take place as usual this year in Las Vegas in 2021 where it has been held in the first week of December every year since 1985. The WNFR, which is known popularly as the “Super Bowl of rodeo,” was previously held in Oklahoma City before it was decided to move to Las Vegas as Benny Binion and the President of the WNFR at that time, Herb McDonald, had the vision to make it happen. The prize money from Herb McDonald and Las Vegas Events was increased that year from $900,000 to $1.8 million going to the Cowboys and $700,000 going to the contractors. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association established the event in 1958 as a championship to determine the World Champion in seven different main events: TieDown Roping, Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing, and Team Roping. It is currently the largest event at the g
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