PRORODEO Sports News - June 1, 2026

SHORT ROUND

Announcer Bob Tallman known as “the voice of professional rodeo” at the 4th performance of the 2019 NFR. PRCA photo by Dan Hubbell

dream to tell the story of rodeo.” Known as the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world, the Wrangler NFR attracts the Top 15 contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding to compete for a 4 The small number of cowboys who have won more PRCA World Championships than Stetson Wright, who has 10, including the all-around and bull riding titles in 2025. The list includes Trevor Brazile (26); Guy Allen (18); Jim Shoulders (16); and Dean Oliver (11).

share of the increased purse and the coveted PRCA Gold Buckle. In 2025, the event had a total attendance of 175,846 over the 10 rounds of compe tition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out 379 consecutive performances in Las Vegas. For more information on the $20,564 The amount of money earned by five-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Sage Newman at the World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale Matched Xtreme Bronc Ride on Sunday, May 17, in Miles City, Mont.

Wrangler NFR, please visit NFRexpe rience.com or through social media at @LasVegasNFR and use #Wran glerNFR. For the latest ProRodeo news and Wrangler NFR coverage, please visit prorodeo.com or through social media @PRCA_ProRodeo.

$52,133 The amount of money earned by bull rider Hayes Weight during the 2025 Cowboy Christmas run in July, which was a record for Cowboy Christmas.

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