See who opens your round
The organizer’s 2026 opening calendar names a presentation and national anthem performer for each night. These appearances take place within the arena program; they are separate from the full concerts happening at hotels around the city. Check your ticket date against the round below.
Opening lineup by night
Thursday
Vegas Night / Celebrating America 250
National anthemHadlie Jo
Friday
Ned LeDoux
National anthemBryce Leatherwood
Saturday
Chancey Williams
National anthemCaden Gillard
Sunday
Anne Martinez
National anthemA.R. Simmons
Monday
Shea Fisher-Durfey
National anthemPeyton Grace
Tuesday
Blue Man Group
National anthemJustin Till
Wednesday
Ron Remke
National anthemWalker Montgomery
Thursday
Supaman
National anthemMorgan Klaiber (Canada); Beck Bridger Dahmke (U.S.)
Friday
Presley Barker
National anthemGunnar Latham
Saturday
Gold Night presentation
National anthemKalsey Kulyk
Golden Night and Gold Night
The December 5 performance is Golden Night featuring the Golden Circle of Champions, with Chancey Williams listed as the opening act. The December 12 final has a Gold Night opening presentation and the performance title Wrangler National Patriot Night. These similar labels refer to different dates and parts of the program.
Arrive in time for the opening
The rodeo is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Pacific. Reach the venue early enough for screening and your walk to the seat. The published doors are 4 p.m. for Cowboy Corral and Cowboy+ Bar entrances and 4:15 p.m. for the main entrance. Use the current entry guide and allow extra time if accessibility assistance is needed.
Television coverage and separate concerts
Cowboy Channel and Cowboy+ are the official viewing routes for the rodeo, but coverage of a particular opening segment depends on the broadcaster’s program. Check the live guide if an anthem or artist is your priority. An artist listed here may also perform a different concert at another venue; that concert can require a separate ticket. See the nightlife guide for examples.
Frequently asked questions
When does Blue Man Group appear?
The current arena opening calendar lists December 8, Round 6.
When does Ned LeDoux open?
December 4, Round 2.
Who performs on Canadian Night?
Supaman is listed for the opening. Morgan Klaiber and Beck Bridger Dahmke are listed for the Canadian and U.S. anthems respectively.
Does an arena ticket include a hotel concert?
No assumption of inclusion should be made. Each separate event has its own admission.
Will every opening act be streamed?
Check the broadcaster’s listing; the event’s opening calendar alone does not guarantee coverage of each segment.
Sources & checking details
Official nightly ceremony calendar ↗Arena doors and entry ↗Reviewed for this rebuild on November 12, 2026. Schedules, prices, inventory and service terms can change. Confirm final details directly with the organizer or provider.