same year. In 2022, the NFBR moved to Las Vegas’ South Point Arena & Equestrian Center. Unlike the first two NFBRs, which took place on same days as the NFR, the event took place just before the start of the NFR. Impact on UNLV The Thomas & Mack Center is the home court for the UNLV basketball team. By hosting the NFR, the basketball team plays a few of their away games for about 12 days every December while the NFR is in the Thomas & Mack Center. Television and streaming The National Finals Rodeo has been televised consistently since 1974. From that year to 1986, the event was telecast through syndication. From 1987 to 2010, it was broadcast by ESPN, although its coverage was often tape delayed due to coverage of other events. From 2011 to 2013, the NFR was broadcast live on Great American Country (GAC). From 2014 to 2019, it was televised on CBS Sports Network. Since 2020, it has been televised live on The Cowboy Channel and RFD-TV, and streamed live on the subscription-based The Cowboy Channel Plus application. References External links Official site National Finals Steer Roping NFR at PRCA - ESPN website Rodeos Sports competitions in Las Vegas Recurring sporting events established in 1959