NBR is back in actions! The 100th annual Nebraska’s Big Rodeo 2021 will be held on Wednesday, July 28 – Saturday, July 31 in Burwell, Nebraska. Almost a century later, visitors from all over the world continue to migrate to the small community of Burwell, Nebraska for a one-of-a-kind experience at Nebraska’s Big Rodeo.
| Venue | 46710 L St, Burwell, NE |
| Starting Date | Wednesday, July 28 |
| End Date | Saturday, July 31 |
| Broadcast | The Cowboy Channel, CowboyChannelPlus |
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo includes professional rodeo, Chuck wagon races, chariot races, wild horse races, Junior Steer Riding and bull riding. Here’s how to watch the Nebraska’s Big Rodeo 2021 anywhere in the world.
How to watch NBR
For fans who are unable to attend the Burwell, NE in July, the 4 days performances will be live streamed on the Cowboy Channel + (www.cowboyschannelplus.com). Cowboy Channel + content is available to stream in HD through Cowboy Channel + app on your favorite connected devices.
The Cowboy channel
Beginning December 27, 2017, The Cowboy Channel, the first 24-hour television network totally dedicated to western sports and the western lifestyle, will be available on DIRECTV channel 603. In addition, The Cowboy Channel can also be streamed via Sling TV’s Heartland Extra package.
The Cowboy Channel:
- AT&T (Channel 566)
- Charter Spectrum
- Comcast
- Suddenlink
- Sling TV’s Heartland Package
- Verizon FiOS TV
- The Cowboy Channel Plus App
To find THE COWBOY CHANNEL are available in your area, please click here and enter your zip code also choose your Pay TV provider.
Wrangler Network
The Wrangler Network offers live coverage of rodeos from across the United States along with highlights and statistics from bull-riding competitions and other events. All viewers outside of Canada will find live daily coverage on WranglerNetwork.
CBC
This year’s broadcast schedule includes exclusive daily television coverage on CBC TV Sportsnet and Sportsnet ONE. Livestream broadcast is available at CBCSports.ca
Dish Network
Dish Welcome Pack (Approximately $19.99/month). This is the most basic TV pack Dish offers. The monthly fee you see is an everyday rate, so there’s no need to worry about future price hikes, as is common with DirecTV or Xfinity. As for channel variety, the Dish Welcome Pack provides 40+ channels. If you are a subscriber of Dish Network, just tune into The Cowboy Channel 232 (HD).
DirecTV Now
Now that AT&T TV Now is the name for DirecTV Now, you are free to be confused. SeniorDiscounts Members receive up to 55% off DIRECTV Programming packages as well as other specials and offers like discounts on the NFL package. Allows for the viewing of over 65 live channels at $40/month. In order to take advantage of the free possibilities, one would have to sign up and receive the free 7-day trial. If timed properly, one could watch the Nebraska’s Big Rodeo 2021 live action during the free trial period and cancel free of charge prior to the trial’s expiration. Just tune into The Cowboy Channel 603 (HD).
Cox
Cox offers a senior citizen discount of 30 percent off basic cable services. Customers who are 60 or older and earn less than $24,000 can apply at their local Council on Aging. The Cowboy Channel is now distributed by all major MSOs including DISH channel 232, AT&T U-Verse channel 566, Suddenlink channel 365, Verizon FIOS channel 246, Charter Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, Mediacom, and many other rural cable systems. Just tune into The Cowboy Channel 260 (HD).
RFD-TV Now
RFD-TV Now delivers both real-time LIVE programming including NFR as well as an expansive on-demand library with access to more than 90 shows such as Hee Haw, Opry Encore, The Best of the Marty Stuart Show, Ag PHD, and FarmHer, as well as daily broadcasts of Market Day Report and Rural Evening News.
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo schedule of events
All roads lead to Burwell on July 28-31, 2021 as Nebraska’s Big Rodeo prepares to celebrate it’s 100th anniversary! Rodeo performances start at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
- 8 AM : Barrel Racing Slack
- 10 AM : 4-H Small Animal Show
- Noon-5 PM : NBR Museum at Parish Center
- 4 PM-8 PM : 4-H Exhibit Hall and Open Class Exhibits Open
- 4 PM-11 PM : NBR General Store Open on Midway (NBR souvenirs and merchandise)
- 5PM : Kids Tractor Pull
- 5 PM : Commercial, Ag Exhibits & Vendors open on the Midway
- 5 PM : Carnival Opens
- 6:30 PM-1 AM : Bull Pen Beer Garden~~6:30 PM–Performance End…..West Side Beer Garden
- 7:00 PM : NEBRASKA’S BIG RODEO PERFORMANCE
- 10 PM-12 AM : Finch on the Run (DJ) FCLLA Teen Dance at the dance pavilion
Thursday, July 29, 2021
- 8 AM : PRCA Steer Roping
- 9 AM : 4-H Livestock Show
- 10 AM-8 PM : 4-H Exhibit Hall Open
- 2:30 PM-5 PM : DAR Quilt Show, High School Commons Room
- 4 PM-8 PM : Open Class Exhibits Open
- 4 PM-11 PM : NBR General Store Open on Midway (NBR souvenirs and merchandise)
- 5 PM : Commercial, Ag Exhibits & Vendors open on the Midway
- 5 PM : Carnival Opens
- 6:30 PM-1 AM : Bull Pen Beer Garden~~6:30 PM–Performance End : West Side Beer Garden
- 7:00 PM : NEBRASKA’S BIG RODEO PERFORMANCE
- 10 PM-1 AM : Prodigal Son in Bull Pen Beer Garden
- 10 PM-12 AM : Finch on the Run (DJ) FCCLA Teen Dance at the dance pavilion
Friday, July 30, 2021
- 9 AM : Timed Event Slack
- 9 AM-5 PM : DAR Quilt Show, High School Commons Room
- 10 AM : 4-H Livestock Swine Show
- 30 minutes after Swine Show : Round Robin for Champion Sr. Showman (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Horses)
- 10 AM-8 PM : 4-H Exhibit Hall Open
- Noon-5 PM : NBR Museum at Parish Center
- Noon-11 PM : NBR General Store Open on Midway (NBR souvenirs and merchandise)
- 4 PM-8 PM : Open Class Exhibits Open
- 5 PM : Many Moccasins Indian Dance Troupe on the Midway
- 5 PM : Commercial, Ag Exhibits & Vendors open on the Midway
- 5 PM : Carnival Opens
- 6:30 PM : 4-H Parade of Champions
- 6:30 PM-1 AM : Bull Pen Beer Garden ~~6:30 PM–Performance End : West Side Garden
- 7:00 PM : NEBRASKA’S BIG RODEO PERFORMANCE
- 10 PM-1 AM : Luke Mills in Bull Pen Beer Garden
- 10 PM-1AM : Finch on the Run (DJ) FCCLA Teen Dance at dance pavilion
Saturday, July 31, 2021
- 10AM : Rodeo Parade (Downtown)
- 11 AM-2 PM : DAR Quilt Show, High School Commons Room
- Noon-5 PM : NBR Museum at Parish Center
- Noon-11 PM : NBR General Store Open on Midway (NBR souvenirs and merchandise)
- 1 PM : Nebraska’s Little Rodeo
- 1 PM-7PM : 4-H Exhibit Hall Open
- 4 PM : 4-H Livestock Premium Auction
- 4 PM-8 PM : Open Class Exhibits Open
- 5 PM : Many Moccasins Indian Dance Troupe on the Midway
- 5 PM : Commercial, Ag Exhibits & Vendors open on the Midway .
- 5 PM : Carnival Opens
- 6:30 PM-1 AM : Bull Pen Beer Garden~~6:30 PM–Performance End : West Side Beer Garden
- 7:00 PM : NEBRASKA’S BIG RODEO PERFORMANCE
- 10 PM-1AM : Dylan Bloom in Bull Pen Beer Garden
- 10 PM-1AM : Finch on the Run (DJ) FCCLA Teen Dance at dance pavilion
About Nebraska’s Big Rodeo
In 1921, citizens of Burwell, Nebraska decided to put their community on the map with an annual community celebration. They chose to begin a rodeo, which reflected the western heritage of the town. The first rodeo was held in September of 1921, and since that time nearly every professional rodeo champion who has pulled on a pair of boots has tramped through the historic arena of Burwell.
The 1990’s and 2000’s have been a period of revitalization for both the community of Burwell and NBR. With the Calamus Lake nearby and the town’s small town, rustic appeal spectators are flocking the annual event that their parents and grandparents also enjoyed. NBR and the Garfield County Fair are held annually on the original 40 acres of grounds and facilities listed with the National Registry of Historic Places. The grounds include one of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo arenas, a ¾ miles track, original wooden covered grandstands and more.