Reviewed November 4, 2026. Independent guide with official references linked beside the relevant information.
Every scheduled 2026 Las Vegas NFR performance begins at 5:45 p.m. Pacific, December 3–12. That is the arena start listed by NFR Experience. A broadcaster’s preshow can begin earlier. Use the event time for your calendar and the channel’s current listing for the full broadcast window.
In this guide
Nightly start-time conversion
These conversions use the December 2026 time-zone offsets. “Next day” means the date after the Las Vegas performance date. The locations shown matter: a country with several time zones does not have one nationwide NFR start time.
Location / zone
Local start
Local date
Location / zone
Las Vegas / Pacific (PST)
Local start
5:45 p.m.
Local date
Same day
Location / zone
Mountain (MST)
Local start
6:45 p.m.
Local date
Same day
Location / zone
Central (CST)
Local start
7:45 p.m.
Local date
Same day
Location / zone
Eastern (EST)
Local start
8:45 p.m.
Local date
Same day
Location / zone
Alaska (AKST)
Local start
4:45 p.m.
Local date
Same day
Location / zone
Hawaii (HST)
Local start
3:45 p.m.
Local date
Same day
Location / zone
London (GMT) / UTC
Local start
1:45 a.m.
Local date
Next day
Location / zone
Paris (CET)
Local start
2:45 a.m.
Local date
Next day
Location / zone
India (IST)
Local start
7:15 a.m.
Local date
Next day
Location / zone
Dhaka (UTC+6)
Local start
7:45 a.m.
Local date
Next day
Location / zone
Perth (AWST)
Local start
9:45 a.m.
Local date
Next day
Location / zone
Tokyo (JST)
Local start
10:45 a.m.
Local date
Next day
Location / zone
Sydney / Melbourne (AEDT)
Local start
12:45 p.m.
Local date
Next day
Location / zone
Auckland (NZDT)
Local start
2:45 p.m.
Local date
Next day
For example, Round 1 on Thursday, December 3 in Las Vegas starts early Friday, December 4 in London, and Friday afternoon in Sydney. The final Las Vegas performance on Saturday, December 12 falls on Sunday, December 13 in those locations. Use the full round schedule to match each local viewing date to the correct round.
Set a reminder that keeps the right date
Create the calendar event in the America/Los_Angeles time zone, then let your calendar display the local conversion. Include the round number and Las Vegas date in the event name. That makes it easier to recognize the correct performance when your local date has already advanced.
If traveling, check the time zone your phone is displaying. A reminder entered as a fixed local time may behave differently from an event explicitly tied to Las Vegas. Add a preparation reminder if you need time to sign in, open an app or travel to a viewing room.
An international start-time conversion does not establish streaming rights in that location. Before subscribing, check the official service’s regional access and plan terms. The Cowboy Plus guide explains the account and device checks.
Separate arena time, preshow and replay time
5:45 p.m. is not a promised replay upload time or a guaranteed television finish. Check the current program guide if recording the broadcast, and allow extra recording time when your provider supports it. The channel guide explains the difference between Cowboy Channel television and Cowboy Plus streaming.
For a Las Vegas party, confirm the venue opening time rather than arriving exactly at the arena start. For home viewing, test the account before opening night. If watching a replay, select the year and round deliberately; highlights and an older full performance can appear beside the current event.
This page converts the published schedule rather than predicting changes. If the organizer adjusts a performance, follow the new official listing and update your calendar. Use our results hub after the round, and the rules guide if the average or penalties need explanation.
Frequently asked questions
What time does NFR start in Eastern time?
The scheduled 5:45 p.m. Pacific arena start is 8:45 p.m. Eastern during the December 2026 finals.
Is the UK start on the same date?
No. London is at 1:45 a.m. the following morning for each scheduled Las Vegas performance.
Does this table confirm I can stream from my country?
No. It converts time only. Confirm regional availability and NFR access with the official streaming service.
Will the preshow begin at 5:45 p.m.?
That is the scheduled arena start. Check the broadcaster’s current program listing for preshow and coverage times.