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PBR: Unleash the Beast on Tour
PBR: Unleash the Beast is the biggest annual series in bull riding — the toughest eight seconds in sports, played out again and again from city to city, pitting the most rugged riders against the baddest bulls. Each two-day stop kicks off with pyrotechnics, but the explosions and flames are quickly outdone by the rides themselves — 35 matchups divided into three rounds of dirt-flinging, arm-flailing and fierce performances by all of the athletes in the arena, human and animal alike. In between, the world's most well-known rodeo clown, the beloved Flint Rasmussen, cuts through the tension with humor tailored to each city. Unleash the Beast brings 750 tons of dirt, 65 tons of steer and 25 tons of steel fencing to every venue on the tour. Each rider faces all of that weight as he competes to qualify for the PBR World Finals, where the winner will walk away with $1 million and the coveted gold belt buckle.
PBR: Unleash the Beast Background
The Professional Bull Riders organization was founded by 20 riders who each brought $1,000 to the table back in 1993. Their goal? To bring their sport to the mainstream, increasing public interest and also prize money for the athletes who risk their lives in the arena. They more than succeeded, boosting annual attendance from 310,000 in 1995 to over 3 million today, while securing major television coverage for their top competitions, while awarding more than $180 million to riders over the years. Though PBR: Unleash the Beast began as the Built Ford Tough Series in 2003, it's been the same gold-standard series throughout, with any rule changes along the way meant to make it a fairer and more thrilling contest. The PBR ranks both bulls and riders, ensuring the best of the best lock horns, so to speak, at every stop.
This is the 2nd year in a row we went to this event. This year 4 other people went with us for their first time seeing the PBR and they said this was amazing we will come every year if they have it in Pittsburgh.
The riders themselves put on a great performanece. More complete rides the second night. It was very exiting and well presented. It appears the the change in the distribution (viewing sponsors) led to some changes. There was no ententainer as we have enjoyed for many years as we attended PBR in Vegas, Worcester, Manchester and upcoming Boston. There was also a change as the fan on night received the very prized belt bulkle, a true representation of the PBR and has always been the real prize, appreciated and admired by PBR fans. I sure the cost savings on the entainter and buckle do not outweigh the dissapointment of ther loss. Even the PBR touring the fairs, such as the ones we attend in Maine provide the ententainer. Either way, I will be attending in Boston, becauase the the real value is the riding and great job of protection provided to the riders by the very courageous and dedicated "Bull Fighters"who put their bodies in peril with minimum body protection which would slow their movements in their effort to make protecting exposed riders from harm.
Been a fan for years and been to several events over the last few years. It’s a great time and a lot of fun for families. I love they’re not afraid to thank our Lord Jesus. But I’m noticing that ticket prices are becoming ridiculous for 2026. It’s gonna be sad if overpricing makes it unaffordable for their audience, the average working family. Come on PBR $175-$300 tickets? Really? So much for a family sport, you’ll loose your audience.
I've been to a couple of events and always absolutely enjoy the thrill of watching the best of the best lock horns in the arena. Took my wife and kids this year and was surprised to see a new addtition: "Danger Dave."Had to watch this grown man dance on top of the Can Am box for 3 hours along with some simulated pole dancing around the arena. I mean, I get that it's California and all, but Danger Dave was WAYYYY too California for a family friendly show.
This was quality entertainment that captured the culture of the United States, I attended with both my daughter and granddaughter two incredible nights
Really enjoyed the two day event. We followed the PBR to Tacoma. Keep coming back to the NE.
The venue is excellent. The event went great my family had a blast.
Always a good time. We’ve been at least 5-6 times and this year we brought friends and now they’re hooked. Bars (concession) closed a little early but other than that, great experience and we plan on getting VIP next year.
The entire family had a wonderful time at PBR: Unleash the Beast. The whole presentation was great and the athletes and bulls were top notch. We will definitely be back!
Fantastic cowboys and bulls. Miss Flint though. Need that entertainment between rides