COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association remains committed to hosting the Rodeo for Wrongler National Finals in 2020. There is no question – the 2020 PRORODEO world champions will be crowned.
There are several options to consider: with fans, without fans, in Las Vegas, outside of Las Vegas. Despite these enticing circumstances, the PRCA and Las Vegas Events want to produce the best NFR ever and provide fans, sponsors, competitors and members with the excellent experience they have come to expect.
At this time, an event in Las Vegas with fans is not possible. There’s an option to hold the NFR in Las Vegas without fans, so that’s being explored.
But there are other options being evaluated, including, just for this year, holding the 2020 NFR in a new host city that allows the PRCA to optimize:
- NFR presence and fan experience, including shopping at NFR’s gift show, walking through the PRORODEO Fan Zone, local nightlife with NFR after parties and other accompanying entertainment. These are all important activities for fans that contribute to the overall NFR experience.
- Opportunities to host the annual PRCA Convention, ProRodeo Hall of Fame Gala, NFR Contestant Back Number Ceremony and the annual PRCA Awards Banquet.
- Season tickets; the PRCA values those who are committed to the NFR and will work to meet those who currently have NFR season tickets.
- The safety of participants, members and fans; the PRCA is not prepared to endanger anyone and strives to maintain the safety of all involved.
We look forward to announcing the final decision of 30 September.
