CASPER, Wyo. (June 25, 2026) --- Casper, Wyoming, in the heart of the “Cowboy State” has been home to the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s (NIRA) championship event, the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), since 1999. Because of the dedication of the entire community, sponsors, athletes and schools, the organization and CNFR has seen steady growth.…
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Live Television Coverage on ESPN+
Your guide for streaming the CNFR 2026 - CLICK HEREAll performances of the CNFR starting Tuesday through Saturday, June 16-20th, 2026, will air on ESPN+.ESPN+ is available by using the ESPN app, and also available on your computer.Download the ESPN App from the App Store or Google Play.To view on your computer, go to ESPN.com,…
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CNFR 2026 Position Draw
CNFR 2026 Position Draw is now live. Head on over to CNFR.com for information, schedule, and results.
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Growth of College Rodeo Leads to Reorganization
CASPER, Wyo. (June 21, 2025) --- For the past four years, membership numbers in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) have seen steady growth.The NIRA started as a non-profit organization in 1949 and defined three geographical regions to govern a student-led board. By 1972 the organization had grown to 10 regions. For over 30 years…
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