# 2026 NFR Unveils Star-Studded Opening Acts

> Las Vegas hosts 2026 NFR with high-profile opening acts and increased prize money.
- Title: 2026 NFR Unveils Star-Studded Opening Acts · Rodeo On SI
- Summary: Las Vegas hosts 2026 NFR with high-profile opening acts and increased prize money.
- Keywords: national finals rodeo, 2026 nfr, las vegas, opening acts, professional rodeo cowboys association, women's professional rodeo association, thomas and mack center, presley barker, ned ledoux, chancey williams, anne martinez, shea fisher-dufey
- Source: Rodeo On SI — https://si.com/fannation/rodeo/news/2026-nfr-unveils-star-studded-opening-acts
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:20:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: national finals rodeo, 2026 nfr, las vegas, opening acts, professional rodeo cowboys association, women's professional rodeo association, thomas and mack center, presley barker, ned ledoux, chancey williams, anne martinez, shea fisher-dufey
## 2026 NFR Dates
Las Vegas hosts the National Finals Rodeo from December 3 to 12, 2026.
## Opening Acts Schedule
Opening performances run nightly at 5:45 p.m. from December 3 to 12, 2026.
## Opening Performances
Presley Barker performs on December 3, Ned LeDoux on December 4, and Chancey Williams on December 5.
## 2026 NFR Prize Money
The 2026 NFR purse is $14,270,736 with $10,000 for qualifiers and $128,000 per event.
## Prize Structure
Winners earn $33,893.25 with eighth place paying $3,197.47.
## 2026 NFR Changes
The 2026 NFR pays eight prize places instead of six in previous years.
## 2026 NFR Opening Acts
The 2026 NFR features military night and gold night on December 9 and 12.
## Key takeaway

The 2026 National Finals Rodeo features star opening acts from Dec 3-12 with a $14.27m purse and eight prize places.