The 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Lineup & Schedule
Today is the day! Let’s take a look at who’s competing at this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo!
Today is the official start of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR), presented by Teton Ridge. The Wrangler NFR is widely regarded as the Super Bowl of rodeo, serving as the championship event of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Each December, the top 15 money-winners from the regular season in each major discipline earn their spot in this 10-night showdown. Since 1985, the NFR has been held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, drawing massive crowds and millions of viewers. Throughout the event, competitors battle for go-round wins and the coveted average titles in seven main events: bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing. Surrounding the performances, fans enjoy a full western celebration with Cowboy Christmas, autograph sessions, and numerous cultural events that make the NFR more than just a rodeo.
The 2025 WNFR will run from December 4–13, once again lighting up the Thomas & Mack Center. As always, the event opens with the back-number ceremony, where all qualifiers receive their official numbers. This year, Stetson Wright earned the prestigious No. 1 back number after leading the regular season and will compete in both saddle bronc riding and bull riding. Close behind him is Wacey Schalla with the No. 2 back number, continuing his rise as a standout in the roughstock events. Altogether, 118 athletes, returning champions, seasoned veterans, and first-time qualifiers, took the stage to launch the 2025 NFR, setting the tone for ten nights of fierce competition and high-stakes performances.
Here is your 2025 athlete lineup:
Photo courtesy of NFR Experience
Saddle Bronc Riding
- Ryder Wright
- Damian Brennan
- Dawson Hay
- Zeke Thurston
- Kade Bruno
- Brody Wells
- Zachary Dallas
- Sage Newman
- Statler Wright
- Brody Cress
- Weston Patterson
- Stetson Wright
- Q Taylor
- Ben Andersen
- Lefty Holman
Bull Riding
- Wacey Schalla
- Stetson Wright
- Ky Hamilton
- Tristen Hutchings
- T.J. Gray
- Hudson Bolton
- Hayes Weight
- JR Stratford
- Qynn Andersen
- Jordan Spears
- Bryce Jensen
- Mason Moody
- Rawley Johnson
- Jesse Petri
- Luke Mackey
Tie-Down Roping
- Riley Webb
- Shad Mayfield
- Kincade Henry
- John Douch
- Dylan Hancock
- Riley Pruitt
- Marty Yates
- Tom Crouse
- Brushton Minton
- Joel Harris
- Zack Jongbloed
- Ty Harris
- Haven Meged
- Kyle Lucas
- Shane Hanchey
Steer Wrestling
- Will Lummus
- Jesse Brown
- Justin Shaffer
- Rowdy Parrott
- Tucker Allen
- J.D. Struxness
- Stetson Jorgensen
- Tyler Waguespack
- Dakota Eldridge
- Kyle Irwin
- Scott Guenthner
- Bridger Anderson
- Chance Howard
- Ty Erickson
- Gavin Soileau
Team Roping (Headers)
- Kaleb Driggers
- Tanner Tomlinson
- Derrick Begay
- Clint Summers
- Dustin Egusquiza
- Clay Smith
- Andrew Ward
- Tyler Wade
- Cyle Denison
- Dawson Graham
- Jake Smith
- Riley Minor
- Luke Brown
- Kolton Schmidt
- Lightning Aguilera
Team Roping (Heelers)
- Junior Nunes Nogueira
- Colter Todd
- Jade Corkill
- Levi Lord
- Travis Graves
- Coleby Payne
- Jake Long
- Wesley Thorp
- Lane Mitchell
- Dillon Graham
- Brady Minor
- Trey Yates
- Douglas Rich
- Kaden Profili
- Jonathan Torres
Barrel Racing
- Kassie Mowry
- Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi
- Emily Beisel
- Hailey Kinsel
- Megan McLeod-Sprague
- Lisa Lockhart
- Carlee Otero
- Anita Ellis
- Halyn Lide
- Tayla Moeykens
- Tricia Aldridge
- Hayle Gibson-Stillwell
- Wenda Johnson
- Andrea Busby
- Katelyn Scott
Bareback Riding
- Rocker Steiner
- Sam Petersen
- Bradlee Miller
- Jess Pope
- Cole Franks
- Kade Sonnier
- Garrett Shadbolt
- Dean Thompson
- Jacek Frost
- Cooper Cooke
- Jayco Roper
- Waylon Bourgeois
- Wacey Schalla
- Mason Clements
- Tilden Hooper
Schedule:
Although typically there are numerous ancillary events and plenty of fanfare surrounding the Wrangler NFR, the specific schedule of events is the same for each of the 10 nights, with competition starting at or around 5:45 PST in the Thomas & Mack.
The seven main events follow a consistent order each night:
- Bareback Riding
- Steer Wrestling
- Team Roping
- Saddle Bronc Riding
- Tie-Down Roping
- Barrel Racing
- Bull Riding
Throughout the event, there are theme nights, and this year is no different:
- Thursday, Dec. 4: Throwback Night
- Friday, Dec. 5: Round Two (no theme)
- Saturday, Dec. 6: Gold Night
- Sunday, Dec. 7: Memorial Night
- Monday, Dec. 8: Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night
- Tuesday, Dec. 9: Rookie Night (no specific dress code)
- Wednesday, Dec. 10: Military Night
- Thursday, Dec. 11: Canadian Night
- Friday, Dec. 12: Legacy Night
- Saturday, Dec. 13: Patriot Night
Competitors do not have to dress to theme, but many enjoy it and it’s part of the entertainment and atmosphere of the Wrangler NFR.
Stay tuned for more Wrangler National Finals Rodeo coverage!
