Palms Casino Resort is a Rodeo Oasis for NFR 2025

Free Live Rodeo Viewing, Exclusive Concerts, Meet and Greets with Champion Tuf Cooper, Official After-Parties, Chip Pulls, and More Make Palms the Place to Celebrate NFR

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 25, 2025) – As the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) returns to the Thomas & Mack Center, December 4-13, 2025, Palms Casino Resort invites fans to experience the thrill of rodeo with free live viewing, nightly entertainment, and exclusive events. As an official sponsor, Palms is the premier destination for NFR celebrations, offering unmatched viewing experiences, concerts, pop-ups, meet-and-greets, and more.

Palms: The Best Place to Watch Every Second of NFR Action
Don’t miss any of the ten days of rodeo action, enjoy NFR viewing Dec. 5-6, and 12-13 at KAOS at Palms, followed by free live concerts. And, on Dec. 4 and 7-11 at STABLES near the William Hill Sportsbook. Doors open each day at 5 p.m. Enjoy a DJ, theme nights, giveaways, line dancing, celebrity signings, and nightly entertainment. Catch emcee Jesiah “Cheech” Zapata at select live viewings and after parties. Whether die-hard rodeo enthusiasts or newcomers to the bronco-busting action, guests will find an unbeatable atmosphere to take in every ride, roping, and rough-and-tumble moment at Palms. Insider Tip: It’s Ladies Night – Cowboys and Cocktails at Ghostbar on Dec. 5. DJ Jenna will be mixing in Country hits all night, and there will be a Cowboy hat giveaway.

Meet Rodeo Champion Tuf Cooper and More (including Tif Cooper and the Fashion Posse)
Rodeo fans are in for a rare treat with the chance to meet four-time Gold Buckle World Champion tie-down roper and 2017’s World Champion All-Around Cowboy, Tuf Cooper, on Dec. 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 8:30 p.m., inside KAOS at Palms Casino Resort. As a celebrated figure in the rodeo world, Cooper brings unmatched skill and a storied career that fans won’t want to miss. Palms is thrilled to partner with Cooper to offer these exclusive meet-and-greet sessions, where guests can capture photos, collect autographs, and enjoy one-on-one interactions with a true rodeo legend—making it an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages. Also, Miss Rodeo Canada will make appearances nightly at KAOS and Stables and host a Lobby Dance Party on Dec. 11. Insider Tip: Catch Tif Cooper and the Fashion Posse Pop Up at random times throughout NFR week – they will be doling out cash prizes for best dressed.

HANK’S Honky-tonk at KAOS – Free Concerts
Palms Casino Resort is teaming up with HANK FM and turning up the twang this December with HANK’S Honky-tonk at KAOS, featuring free live concerts from some of today’s next-gen country standouts and fan favorites. Guests can catch Allie Colleen on Dec. 5, Walker Montgomery on Dec. 6, Chris Cagle on Dec. 13, and Casey Chesnutt on Dec. 12, with shows kicking off after NFR at approximately 9 p.m. Lace up your boots, grab a drink, and enjoy four nights of country music at KAOS.

$50K Rodeo Chip Pull
Palms Casino Resort is turning up the excitement during NFR week with its $50K Rodeo Chip Draw, happening daily from Dec. 4–13 at 10 p.m. inside Unknown Bar. Club Serrano Members earn one entry for every 25 Tier Points earned between 12:01 a.m. and 9:50 p.m., with entries activated from 9–9:59 p.m. Each night, five winners are called to the stage for a live chip pull, where each random chip color reveals a prize—from $250 to the top prize of $2,500 in free slot play or promo chips. With $5,000 awarded every night and $50,000 in total prizes, the Rodeo Chip Draw is the perfect way to giddy-up your NFR experience at Palms. Insider Tip: Catch NFR participants, announcers, breakaway champions, rodeo clowns, and more for their exclusive Chip Pull Dec. 4–13 at UNKNOWN Bar.

Whiskey, Winks & Winter Cheer: Santa’s Saloon Pops Up at Palms
Saddle up for some holly-jolly trouble, partner! This holiday season, Palms Casino Resort invites guests to step into a rowdy, cheeky, and totally unforgettable pop-up bar experience with the debut of Santa’s Saloon, opening select nights from Wednesday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 28. Located on the casino floor near Scotch 80 Prime, equal parts Western saloon, adult holiday party, and theatrical spectacle, this immersive experience is packed with over-the-top décor, signature cocktails, outrageous performances, and festive food that bucks tradition. For more information, click here.

$200,000 Toyota Tundra Truck Giveaway 
It’s rodeo season, and we’re wranglin’ up winners! This fall, Club Serrano members can lasso a brand-new 2025 Toyota Tundra I-FORCE MAX 1794 Edition. Weekly drawings: Nov. 15, 22, 29 and Dec. 6. Weekly qualifier drawings will consist of two drawing periods, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Each drawing will have five winners, for a total of 10 winners each week. Top weekly drawing prizes include: 1st Place: $3,000 in Free Slot Play and a spot in the Grand Finale. 2nd Place: $2,500 in Free Slot Play. 3rd Place: $2,000 in Free Slot Play. The Finale Drawing on Dec. 13 will consist of four drawing periods: 8, 9, 11 and 11:15 p.m. The Grand Finale Drawing at 11:15 p.m. will feature 12 participants, including weekly winners and Fast Pass qualifiers. One lucky finalist will drive away in a: 2025 Toyota Tundra I-FORCE MAX 1794 Edition! Or choose a $40,000 cash prize or $100,000 in Free Slot Play!

Unforgettable Concerts at The Pearl
Palms has packed The Pearl Theater with a great lineup of live entertainment, including the widely popular Santa Jam starring Brett Young on Dec. 7 with an official after-party to follow at Ghostbar and OG “Garage Band” Kansas on Dec. 5.

Free Parking, Shuttle, and Photo Ops
Palms always offers free self and valet parking and during NFR will provide a complimentary shuttle to and from the Thomas & Mack Center. Shuttles will depart from the front entrance pre-rodeo and post-rodeo.

On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan is spreading joy at Palms Casino Resort. Bring the family, get a pic with Santa and check out the cheer outside in the parking lot in front of Mabel’s Bar between 6 – 8:30 p.m.