NFR Hopes: COMPLETE Aug. 31–Sept. 7 ProRodeo Results, Including Ellensburg & Walla Walla

Coy Rahlmann and Logan Medlin hold the eighth and final automatic Governor’s Cup spot in the PRCA Playoff Series standings by 6.45 points over Cory Kidd V and Carson Johnson. rodeo

Resistol Rookie of the Year heading leader Ketch Kelton holds the No. 15 spot in the world standings by $819 over Nelson Wyatt.

The Ellensburg Rodeo ($320,000 added) and Walla Walla Frontier Days ($140,000 added) are the last two Playoff Series stops before the Cinch Playoffs in Puyallup, Wash., Sept. 10–13. The Puyallup field is set, but the points race isn’t over: Lewiston, Pendleton and the Roughrider Cup in Mandan still count before the Sept. 21 cutoff, and the top eight in Playoff Series points at that date go straight to the Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls, S.D. The top four out of Puyallup get in, too.

Behind Rahlmann and Medlin, the eight-spot chase is a pileup. Kidd and Johnson sit ninth at 892.25, Dawson and Dillon Graham 10th at 879.67, Lightning Aguilera 11th at 870.29, Clint Summers and Jade Corkill 12th at 832.63, Kelton 13th and Denton Dunning 11th, and Cody Snow 14th at 811.63. Aguilera and Kaden Profili were second in Ellensburg’s first round and sit second in the average. Snow and Lane Mitchell lead the average at 9.8 seconds on two head.

The NFR bubble is tighter still, and who has a Puyallup invite matters as much as the money. On the heading side, Kelton’s $97,332.56 is the line, and he’s in for Puyallup. Wyatt, $819 back, is not. Brenten Hall, $4,129 back, is in. Kavis Drake ($7,218 back) and Ellensburg’s own Riley Minor ($8,319 back) are out. Tee McLeod, $8,660 back, is in. On the heeling side, Wyatt Cox’s $101,828.41 is the line, and he, Corkill ($2,930 back), Mitchell ($4,081 back) and Trent Vaught ($5,376 back) all have Puyallup. Jonathan Torres, $5,315 back, does not.

That makes Wyatt and Torres the team with the hardest road left: No. 16 and No. 18 in the world, no Puyallup invite and 24th in Playoff Series points. Their NFR has to come from money at regular rodeos alone, starting this weekend.

How to Watch NFR Live 2026

Below is a running list of PRCA ProRodeo team roping results for the week of Aug. 31–Sept. 7, 2026. Last updated Sept. 6 at 12:30 p.m.

ProRodeo Results

Ellensburg Rodeo — COMPLETED

Ellensburg, WA, Sept 3 – 7

First round: 1. Dustin Egusquiza/JC Flake, 4.2 seconds, $4,334 each; 2. Lightning Aguilera/Kaden Profili, 4.6, $3,768; 3. (tie) Garrett Rogers/Jake Minor and Tanner Tomlinson/Wesley Thorp, 4.7, $2,921 each; 5. (tie) Brenten Hall/Wyatt Cox and Cody Snow/Lane Mitchell, 4.8, $1,790 each; 7. (tie) Dawson Graham/Dillion Graham and Korbin Rice/Cooper Freeman, 4.9, $659 each.

NFR Rodeo 2026 News Update

 The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2026 is set for December 3–12 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, bringing together the top 15 PRCA athletes in each discipline. With a record $17.5 million purse, this year’s championship promises some of the most competitive runs and rides in rodeo history.

  • NFR 2026 Opening Night – December 3 kicks off with Bareback Riding and Bull Riding fireworks.

  • NFR 2026 Daily Results – Follow nightly winners and standings across all 10 performances.

  • NFR 2026 Prize Money – Record payouts make this the richest rodeo in history.

  • NFR 2026 Fan Events – Cowboy Christmas, autograph sessions, and concerts add to the Las Vegas rodeo festival.

📌 Key Headlines

  • “Las Vegas Prepares for 10 Nights of Rodeo Action”

  • “Record $17.5M Purse Set to Crown Champions”

  • “Cowboy Christmas Expo Returns With 350+ Vendors”

  • “Country Stars Headline NFR Concert Series”

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Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) 2026 runs December 3–12 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas

 The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) 2026 runs December 3–12 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, featuring 10 nightly performances, a record $17.5 million purse, and the top 15 PRCA athletes in each event. Tickets are already on sale, starting at about $130 for balcony seats, with special “Access ONLY” passes available for $80.

📅 NFR 2026 Schedule

  • Dates: December 3–12, 2026 (10 consecutive nights)

  • Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, UNLV, Las Vegas

  • Start Time: 5:45 PM PST each night

  • Events: Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding

🎟️ Ticket Information

  • General Public Prices (Face Value):

    • Balcony: $130.50 per night

    • 4-Day Pack: $522.00

    • 6-Day Pack: $783.00

  • NFR Access ONLY: $80 (entry to arena & fan zones, but no seat)

  • Children under 3: Free if seated on a parent’s lap

  • Official Purchase: NFR Experience or Ticketmaster (avoid scalpers to prevent fraud)