The unofficial kickoff of the 2020 Wrangler National Finals will be held at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.
On Dec. 1, things will start to feel real for the competitors as they receive their back numbers and are officially introduced as NFR qualifiers.
“This is where it all starts,” Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price said. “The very best cowboys and cowgirls from this last year, along with the greatest names in rodeo will gather to kick off the 2020 NFR. We are so proud to host this event in a spectacular facility right here in the cultural center of Fort Worth. We are honored to be bringing the NFR back home this year to the real home of rodeo!”
On the very next night, the same venue will host the PRCA Awards.
The brand-new Dickies Arena hosted the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo for the first time in 2020 .