MGM Resorts Is Kickin’ It Country with 2022 National Finals Rodeo Offerings

MGM RESORTS IS KICKIN’ IT COUNTRY WITH
2022 NATIONAL FINALS RODEO OFFERINGS

Offerings include Live Entertainment by Popular Country Music Artists, Cowboy Autograph Signings, Viewing Parties & More

 

In celebration of the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR), MGM Resorts will host numerous rodeo and country music-themed events at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, New York-New York, The Mirage and Excalibur December 1 – 10. Throughout the 10 days, bars, lounges and sportsbooks, will transform into country lovers’ dream destinations featuring live music from well-known artists and bands, cowboy autograph sessions and viewing parties, among many other activities.

 

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

CODY JINKS

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is welcoming back country music superstar Cody Jinks to The Chelsea for an exclusive two-night engagement December 2 – 3. Performances are scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. nightly.

 

Tickets start at $74 (not including applicable service charges) and can be purchased at cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or ticketmaster.com.

 

ADAM SANDLER

World-renowned actor, musician and comedic legend Adam Sandler is extending his sold-out tour with an exclusive, two-night engagement at The Chelsea December 9 – 10. Performances are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. nightly.

 

Tickets start at $68 (not including applicable service charges) and can be purchased at cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or ticketmaster.com.

MGM Grand, New York-New York and Excalibur

 

GOLD BUCKLE ZONE BLOCK PARTY

MGM Grand, New York-New York and Excalibur will become country central as the three resorts turn into the Gold Buckle Zone Block Party. Scheduled events include viewing parties, live music and autograph sessions.

 

WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO LIVE VIEWING

MGM Grand, New York-New York and Excalibur will host complimentary Wrangler National Finals Rodeo viewing parties at various locations beginning at 5:45 p.m. nightly. Below is a list of viewing party locations.

 

• MGM Grand:  Centrifuge, Losers Bar and Whiskey Down
• New York-New York:  Bar at Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Center Bar, Coyote Ugly, Nine Fine Irishmen and Tom’s Urban
• Excalibur: The Lounge and TAP Sports Bar

 

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

MGM Grand, New York-New York and Excalibur will host complimentary live entertainment nightly at various venues within the properties. Lineup:

 

MGM Grand

• LEVEL UP

• Harry Luge – 8 p.m. to Midnight
• DJ Bakdraft and DJ Remi – Midnight to 3 a.m.

 

• Losers Bar
  • Rotating artists daily – 2 p.m. to 3 a.m.

 

• Whiskey Down
  • Lil Skinny – 8 p.m. to Midnight

 

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

 

New York-New York

• Brooklyn Bridge
  • Matt Farris Band – 8 p.m. to Midnight

 

Excalibur

• The Lounge
  • Kyle Fields – 8 p.m. to Midnight

 

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

RODNEY CARRINGTON
Comedian, actor, singer and writer Rodney Carrington returns to the David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand for three evenings full of guaranteed laughs. Carrington will perform December 8 – 10 with shows scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.

Tickets start at $89.99 (not including applicable service charges) and can be purchased at mgmgrand.com, ticketmaster.com, in-person at any MGM Resorts International box office or by calling (800) 963-9634 or (702) 792-7777.

COWBOY AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
Fans will have the chance to meet and get autographs from the Tie-Down Roping contestants in the MGM Grand Main Lobby Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Additionally, the Bareback Riding contestants will sign autographs and meet with rodeo fans at Beerhaus at The Park Thursday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Mandalay Bay

COWBOYVILLE
Two-step over to Cowboyville at Rhythm & Riffs Lounge and Eyecandy Sound Lounge & Bar at Mandalay Bay as the venues host daily live National Finals Rodeo viewings, nightly entertainment, drink specials, activities and more.

 

Rhythm & Riffs Lounge

• One-Hour Instructor-Led Line Dancing Class
  • Dates & Times: December 3, 7 & 10 at 8:30 p.m.
• Bull Horn Ring Toss
  • Dates & Times: December 2 – 3, 9 – 10 at 8 p.m.
• Live Entertainment

All shows scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• • Thursday, Dec. 1: Sam Riddle Band
    • SJ & The Ruckus scheduled to perform at 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 2: Ryan Whyte & Nash Vegas
    • SJ & The Ruckus scheduled to perform at 9:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 3: Sam Riddle Band
    • SJ & The Ruckus scheduled to perform at 9:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 4: Dez Hoston
  • Monday, Dec. 5: Dez Hoston
  • Tuesday, Dec. 6: Ryan Whyte & Nash Vegas
  • Wednesday, Dec. 7: Ryan Whyte & Nash Vegas
  • Thursday, Dec. 8: Wolf Creek
  • Friday, Dec. 9: Ryan Whyte & Nash VegasSaturday, Dec. 10: Garage Boys Country

 

Eyecandy Sound Lounge & Bar

• Stein Hoist Competition
  • Date & Time: Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 10 p.m.
• Horse Race Pole
  • Dates & Time: December 1 & 8 at 9 p.m.

ROPER COWBOY MARKETPLACE
The expansive Roper Cowboy Marketplace will be located in Bayside E & F at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center December 1 – 10 and will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This shopping extravaganza features more than 200 Western vendors, providing guests the opportunity to purchase everything from clothing, home goods and more. There also will be entertainment featured on the Roper Stage and meet-and-greet autograph opportunities with rodeo contestants daily. Admission is complimentary and open to the public.

 

The Mirage

 

WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO LIVE VIEWING

The Mirage will host complimentary viewing parties at the BetMGM Sportsbook starting at 5:45 p.m. nightly. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

 

2022 RODEO VEGAS

Each night, country’s brightest stars will headline “Rodeo Vegas” at the BetMGM Sportsbook where the party never ends. Live music begins at 8 p.m. nightly and admission is complimentary. The lineup is:

 

• Thursday, Dec. 1 & Sunday, Dec. 4:  Casey Donahew
• Friday, Dec. 2:  Lainey Wilson
• Saturday, Dec. 3:  Josh Abbott Band
• Monday, Dec. 5:  Danielle Bradbery
• Tuesday, Dec. 6:  Glen Templeton
• Wednesday, Dec. 7:  Randy Rogers Band
• Thursday, Dec. 8:  Travis Denning
• Friday, Dec. 9:  Elvie Shane
• Saturday, Dec. 10:  Ian Munsick

 

Lineup is subject to change. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Visit mirage.com/NFR for more information.

RON WHITE

As part of the Aces of Comedy series, Ron White, best known as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” tour, will perform his hilarious stand-up comedy inside The Mirage Theatre December 2 – 3 and December 9 – 10. Performances start at 10 p.m. nightly.

Tickets start at $65.99 (not including applicable service charges) and can be purchased at mirage.com, ticketmaster.com, in-person at any MGM Resorts International box office or by calling (800) 963-9634 or (702) 792-7777.

STEVE TREVIÑO
“America’s Favorite Husband” Steve Treviño is scheduled to perform at The Mirage Theatre Thursday, Dec. 1 and Thursday, Dec. 8. Known for his tongue-in-cheek humor and relatable stories, Treviño will charm guests with his comedy during NFR week. Shows is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m.

Tickets start at $29.99 (not including applicable service charges) and can be purchased at mirage.com, ticketmaster.com, in-person at any MGM Resorts International box office or by calling (800) 963-9634 or (702) 792-7777.

 

T-Mobile Arena

GEORGE STRAIT

George Strait is returning to Las Vegas December 2 – 3 for his “Strait to Vegas” series, gracing the stage at his T-Mobile Arena home away from home for the 35th and 36th times. Joining the King of Country is special guest Caitlyn Smith. Performances are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. nightly.

 

Tickets start at $50 (not including applicable service charges) and can be purchased at Axs.com.