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December 8-12, 2025
Plaza Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV

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Event Schedule

event schedule

Thursday - December 4th

  • 5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 1

 

Friday - December 5th

  • 8:00AM Rope for the Crown Last Chance Qualifier Open Ladies Breakaway
    ⭐️American Qualifier⭐️

    • 3 Head, $350

    • Top 5 in the average advance to RFTC Finals

    • All ladies can enter the last chance jackpot.

    • Only allowed 1 spot to Finals.

      • If an already qualified lady wins in the top 5, we will drop down in the 3-head average to get our 5 finalists. 

  • 5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 2

  • 5:30PM Awards Presentation

  • 8:00PM Rope For The Crown Back Number Ceremony and Calcutta 

Saturday - December 6th​

  • 9:00AM Rope For The Crown Las Vegas World Championship Breakaway Finals

    • ​3 Full Rounds of  75 ladies

    • 3 head + Short - $30,000 ADDED

Top 15 advance to Short Round

  • 5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 3

  • 5:30PM RFTC Queen of Breakaway Awards Presentation (Plaza Showroom)

 

Sunday - December 7th 

  • 8:00AM WRWC Limited Breakaway ($500 Added)

  • 10:30AM WRWC Challenger Ladies Breakaway ($1,000 Added)

  • 5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 4

  • 5:30PM Awards Presentation 

Monday - December 8th

  • 9:00AM WRWC Open Ladies Breakaway ($3,000 Added)

  • 12:00PM Open Tie-Down 

  • 5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 5

  • 5:30PM Awards Presentation  

Tuesday - December 9th

  • 8:00AM 15U Girls BA Junior RFTC & Junior Patriot Vegas Last Chance 

  • 11:00AM 19U Girls BA Junior RFTC & Junior Patriot Vegas Last Chance

  • 5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 6

  • 5:30PM Awards Presentation 

  • 8:00PM Junior RFTC Back Number Ceremony & Calcutta

 

Wednesday - December 10th

  • 8:00AM Junior RFTC 15 & Under Finals ($10,000 Added)

  • 10:00AM Junior RFTC 19 & Under Finals ($10,000 Added)

  • 12:00PM Las Vegas Stars 19U Tie-Down JR Patriot Last Chance

  • 5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 7

  • 5:30PM Awards Presentation 

Thursday - December 11th

  • 8:00AM 12 & Under Tie-Down Junior Patriot Vegas Last Chance

  • 11:00AM 15 & Under Tie-Down Junior Patriot Vegas Last Chance

  • 12:00PM 12 & Under Breakaway Junior Patriot Vegas Last Chance

  • 5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 8

  • 5:30PM Awards Presentation 

 

Friday - December 12th

  • Junior Patriot Semi Finals (Schedule TBD)

  • 5:00PM NFR Watch Party Round 9

 

Saturday - December 13th

  • 10:00AM Las Vegas Stars & Junior Patriot Vegas Finals Performance

  • 5:00PM NFR Round 10 American Hat Watch Party

  • 5:PM Awards Presentation 

Qualifiers & Sidepots

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Open Breakaway

RFTC Vegas Qualifier

WCRA Approved

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Summer Youth

Championship Rodeo Qualifier

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Women’s Rodeo

World Championship Qualifier

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Junior Breakaway

JrRFTC Vegas Qualifier

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Double Qualifier for Ft. Worth and Las Vegas Finals

​Double points qualifier Added Invitational at Patriot Ft. Worth

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Finals in April 

Arlington, TX

Entry Information

Entry information

Pre-Entry Deadline: November 8th 

Details

12 & Under Breakaway

Boys and girls are welcome.  We will award a Championship Buckle, Rope Can, and Leather Jacket. We will also have additional awards for fast time and all short go contestants. The back gate will be open and a bell collar catch WILL be mandatory.

 

12 & Under Tie-Down 

Boys and girls are welcome.  We will award a Championship Buckle, Rope Can, and Leather Jacket. We will also have additional awards for fast time and all short go contestants. We will work hard to put together a special set of calves for these young ropers and do all we can to make it fun and safe!!

15 & Under Boys Tie-Down

We will award Championship Buckle, Rope Can, Leather Jacket to the average winner. We will also have additional awards for fast time and all short go contestants. Standard rules apply in this division.

15 & Under Girls Breakaway

We will award Championship Buckle, Rope Can, Leather Jacket to the average winner. We will also have additional awards for fast time and all short go contestants.  The back gate will be open and a bell collar catch WILL be mandatory.

19 & Under Girls Breakaway

We will award Championship Buckle, Rope Can, Leather Jacket to the average winner. We will also have additional awards for fast time and all short go contestants.  The back gate will be open and a bell collar catch WILL be mandatory.

 

19 & Under Boys Tie-Down

We will award Championship Buckle, Rope Can, Leather Jacket to the average winner. We will also have additional awards for fast time and all short go contestants. Standard rules apply in this division

 

Open Tie-Down

Standard Rules Apply 

Open Ladies Breakaway

One loop with back gate open and a bell collar catch is mandatory.

WRWC Challenger Breakaway

Click here for more information.

⭐️Age As of Day of Roping
⭐️ Cowboy Dress Code in All Ropings
⭐️ Only 1 Loop may be carried in all divisions

1X OFFICE CHARGE $30/ CONTESTANT

fees

​12&Under: Boys/Girls Tie-Down - $350

(75% Payback)

12&Under: Boys/Girls Breakaway - $350

(75% Payback)

15&Under: Boys Tie-Down - $350

(75% Payback)

15&Under: Girls Only Breakaway - $350

Last Chance Junior RFTC Qualifier

(75% Payback)

19&Under: Boys Tie-Down - $350

(75% Payback)

19&Under: Girls Breakaway - $350

Last Chance Junior RFTC Qualifier​​

(75% Payback)​​

WRWC Challenger Breakaway - $275

2 Head & Short (Enter 2X) $1,500 Added

(70% Payback)

WRWC Open Breakaway Roping - $350 

$3,500 Added

(70% Payback)

Last Chance RFTC Open Ladies Breakaway 

American Qualifier Sidepot (Optional)

$350

(75% Payback)

Open Tie-Down - $350​ 

​American Qualifier Sidepot (Optional)

(75% Payback)

American Contender fees $400 (Optional Sidepot)

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WRWC Qualifier Series Information

Open BAW:

WRWC Qualifier Series will award one generic qualification to the 2026 Women’s Rodeo World Championship based on the Segment W26 nominated athlete with the highest aggregate placing in the Open. A Pro, Challenger or Limited athlete is eligible to earn a generic qualification in the OPEN QS event. WRC Cards are not required for the roping, but they are required to be eligible for the QS. Must nominate the Open to be eligible.

CHALLENGER BAW:

WRWC Qualifier Series will award one generic qualification to the 2026 Women’s Rodeo World Championship based on the Segment W26 nominated athlete with the highest aggregate placing in the Challenger. A WRC ID Card IS required to enter this roping. Must nominate the Challenger to be eligible to win the QS.

LIMITED BAW:

WRWC Qualifier Series will award one generic qualification to the 2026 Women’s Rodeo World Championship based on the Segment W26 nominated athlete with the highest aggregate placing in the Limited. A WRC ID Card IS required to enter this roping. Must nominate the Limited to be eligible to win the QS.

WCRA DY Qualifier Series Information

15 & Under Boys Tie-Down

WCRA DY Qualifier Series will award generic qualifications to a 2025 Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo based on the Segment DY25 nominated athlete with the highest aggregate placing.

 

15 & Under Girls Breakaway

​WCRA DY Qualifier Series will award generic qualifications to a 2025 Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo based on the Segment DY25 nominated athlete with the highest aggregate placing.

 

19 & Under Girls Breakaway

WCRA DY Qualifier Series will award generic qualifications to a 2025 Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo based on the Segment DY25 nominated athlete with the highest aggregate placing.

 

19 & Under Boys Tie-Down

WCRA DY Qualifier Series will award generic qualifications to a 2025 Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo based on the Segment DY25 nominated athlete with the highest aggregate placing.

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General Information

General Information

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Event Reservations

Chris Neal's Las Vegas Stars Packages

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1 N Main St,

Las Vegas, NV 89101

Use Code STARS24 when booking your room!

 

ROOM RESERVATIONS

BOOK HERE

(702) 386-2110

Exclusive Covered Stalls for Plaza Guests
VIP Stall Code: WESTERN

Refund Policy:

Prior to November 15th: 75% Refund

After November 15th: NO Refunds

STALL RESERVATION

 INFORMATION

(833) 368-3787

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Host Hotel

Online Entries Open September 1st
Pre-Entry Deadline November 8th

  • ​Online Entries Open September 1st

  • Entry Deadline: November 8th

  • app.nextgenrodeo.com for all entries

  • 1X Only office charge $30

  • Pre-Entry Deadline November 8th

  • 1X $50 Late Fee if entered after November 8th

  • Online late entries November 8th-December 2nd is a $50 Late Fee

  • Onsite late entries accepted with a $75 Late Fee 

  • Late/Walk Up Entries are welcome with a 1X $50 Late Fee. 

  • Late Entries Close each morning at 7:30 a.m. sharp for the first roping of the day.

  • All other ropings throughout the day, entries close one hour prior to scheduled start time. NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • Contestants can only enter each individual roping 1X.

  • Age As Of Day Of Roping

  • No membership Required

  • No qualifications needed to enter
    **Proof of age must be submitted on site, unless already on file**​

  • Saddle Pads, Buckles, Rope Cans & Champion Jackets given in every roping

  • Contestants have the option to enter/rope up in older divisions

  • All Ropings will be 1 loop with the back gate open except 12&Under Tie-Down

  • All Breakaway Ropings a BELL COLLAR Catch Will Be Mandatory

  • Full Cowboy Dress Code required in all Ropings

CN PRODUCTIONS EVENTS DRAW OUT GUIDELINES:

  • All Draw Outs before entry deadline will receive a 90% refund of the actual entry fee only.

  • All Draw Outs after entry deadline and before 10 days prior to event will receive an 80% refund of the actual entry fee only.

  • All Draw Outs 10 days or less prior to event will NOT be refunded. 

  • The $5 transaction fee and Stripe Fees (Credit Card Processing Fee) and CN Productions $30 Office Fee and NOT refundable.

Ground Rules

SHORT ROUND CONTESTANT SCALE

Number of contestants to advance to short rounds determined by the number of entries as follows:

  • 50 Entries or less = Top 10

  • 51-99 Entries = Top 12

  • 100-199 Entries = Top 15

  • 200 or more Entries = Top 20

Location

Event Packages

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1 N Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

(725) 243-3275

HOTEL INFORMATION
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RESERVE YOUR STALLS 
 

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