PBR: Professional Bull Riders on Tour
For a rodeo rider, trying to master a feisty horse is tough enough, a task not to be taken lightly, but bearing down on a big bull increases the scariness quotient considerably. That's one of the things that makes watching a pro bull rider so compelling — it's thrilling and frightening in equal measure as you marvel at the riders' skills while praying that they make it out unscathed.
These days, when it comes to bull riding, it's all about PBR: Professional Bull Riders. The organization started back in 1992 as a grassroots effort spearheaded by a handful of riders with a vision for what the sport could offer to fans. PBR grew by leaps and bounds over the decades, and by the 2010s they were sponsoring three major tours every year, adding up to hundreds of events with millions of dollars in prizes being awarded annually.
Needless to say, attending a PBR event means watching the best bull riders in the business strutting their stuff. Over the years, champs like J.B. Mauney, Kody Lostroh, Justin McBride, Adriano Moraes, Chris Shivers, and Tuff Hedeman have all distinguished themselves as decorated heroes of the PBR, giving all the rest a high standard to which they could aspire. And each of their tours offer fans the opportunity to catch some bull riding history in the making, be it the Unleash the Beast Series that ends with the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas, The Velocity Tour that showcases the rising stars of the PBR, or the Touring Pro Division split into Western, Central, and Eastern regions.
Whichever PBR competition you end up catching, there's one common thread. You're guaranteed to see some world-class athletes reaching deep inside themselves to tap into the best of their talents and give rodeo lovers an unforgettable experience.
It was okay changing between the sides was to much down time. They had a truck in the ring witch was useless. The games were fun but only didn’t sides not the ends and that was disappointing. 10$ for a pop there they take the lid is to much. The riding it’s self was good but the down time sucked.. we won’t go again.
I always enjoy going to the PBR and all Rodeo's. $80.00 for tickets is a bit steep for me and my friends we wouldn't pay that, so we waited for the cheaper seats to open up. I also like non sweet beverages your selection of that needs to improve. Nutrl grapefruit was the only one I could find too bad I don't like that flavor, need more of a selection maybe some White Claws (all flavors not just one) or Gin/Tequela Smashes. Palm Bays are very sweet not everyone likes those!!!
I enjoy going to those events. They are always well organized. Can’t wait till the next one!
For the price you pay, it’s better to go to a bigger show( bigger city and the states). All the riders had an easy time and the bulls were easy to ride. I’ll definitely save my money and go to a bigger show.
We won tickets so a group of four of us went. It was a great show! A fun evening!
The entertainer (clown dude) was awesome. Could’ve been longer and more bill riders but it was awesome. My son loved it and it was his first time being at a rodeo. Will definitely be coming back.
Great show!, Riders worked hard, Border Patrol did a great job, and the Clown was great! Definitely worth supporting these guys!!!
As usual PBR DID NOT disappoint!!!! From beginning to end we were entertained from the bull riding action to the rodeo clowns. SO MUCH FUN CANT WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR!!!
Been to the world finals in Las Vegas and found the Canadian show just as entertaining!
It was well done. Little loud + dragged out to long. the florida entainer is the best
Was awesome loved it just good Family fun could have had more gifes for little kids.
I could not breath very good cause of allergies and my eyes were burning from dust. Maybe could wet down the dirt.
It was a great way to spend a couple evenings with my boyfriend it was such cool experience and I loved watching the opening ceremony
Absolutely thrilled that the Ford Center is bringing highly talented and big name events in just a short drive away!!! Not a bad seat in the arena! Great prices! Extremely rare to see George Strait anywhere other than Vegas! Comfortable seating and very nice staff. Security is wonderful and provides an extremely relaxing environment (I'm not a city-person 😂). I am constantly checking the site to get ready for the next event!!!
Great experience in Evansville Indiana for the PBR. They kept the crowd growing with the gesture. Would say all out great experience hope they return
First time taking my 9 year old son to PBR. He loved it and we will have many memories for years to come.
Very entertaining fast paced good family fun thoroughly enjoyable
The Bulls were on fire!! sucha a great value! loved the event, loved the amount of money they gave to charity,, and loved Jester the clown! Tons of fun, hope they come back to Evansville!
They were very affordable seats with a great view and I had an absolutely great time. I cannot wait for them to come back
This was the first time I attended a PBR event and I had a great time! It was very entertaining! Would definitely go again! The jester was a hoot also! Next time I will go a lot earlier to enjoy the activities going on inside and outside.