There is no better place to showcase the amazing student-athletes and coaches in the Mountain West than on center stage in the city of Las Vegas. Since the inception of the Mountain West in 1999-2000, Las Vegas has been the home to our men’s and women’s basketball championships. It has served as the host city for our basketball championships for 21 of the last 24 years, and a large part of that is due to our partnership with Las Vegas Events. While Las Vegas has exploded into one of the top sports destinations in the world, LVE has continued to support college basketball and the Mountain West.

Las Vegas Events has been an invaluable partner for the last twelve years. LVE's resources, connections and knowledge have been instrumental in the growth and success of our premiere running and entertainment festival, the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. We are able to put on once-in-a-lifetime events for visitors from around the globe as the only private event to close down the Las Vegas Strip at night, and it simply would not be possible without their support and expertise

The NFR is a well-oiled machine that takes the harmonious cooperation of LVE and the PRCA. It's a one-of-a-kind experience for contestants that creates lifelong memories.