From May 7 to May 17, Fort Worth will host the highly anticipated PBR World Finals 2026, a thrilling event that showcases the excitement of bull riding and the fierce competition for the World Title.
The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Finals is regarded as the pinnacle of the sport, where elite athletes face off against powerful bulls for substantial rewards. After a demanding regular season, this event brings together the most committed bull riders to Texas for eight days filled with adrenaline-pumping man-versus-beast confrontations, all vying for the title of PBR World Champion.
This year’s finals feature a record-setting purse of $3.3 million in total earnings, making it the richest season-ending event ever in PBR history. The World Champion will receive a remarkable $1 million bonus, while the winner of the event will take home $500,000.
As the world’s top bull riders and their bovine counterparts descend on North Texas, the PBR World Finals 2026: Unleash The Beast promises to be a spectacular two-week celebration of Western sports. The competition unfolds over two separate four-day weekends, beginning with the first round at the historic Cowtown Coliseum from May 7 to May 10, located in the vibrant Fort Worth Stockyards.
The excitement continues the following weekend at Dickies Arena, where the final four days of competition will take place from May 14 to May 17, culminating in the crowning of the 2026 PBR World Champion.
This season’s race for the gold buckle is shaping up to be one of the most intense in PBR history. Fifteen riders are within 585 UTB points of tour leader John Crimber, who has led the pack alongside Brady Fielder, both of whom have achieved a tour-high 28 qualified rides this season. Fielder trails Crimber by a margin of 169.5 points. With 11 different riders claiming event titles during the regular season, 40 of the 45 qualifiers still have a viable chance to secure the world title.
In addition to the thrilling bull riding, fans can look forward to a variety of activities, including the Ariat 3K/5K Boot Trot, Bill Pickett Rodeo events, Cowboy Church, Mini Bulls, the PBR World Finals Charity Golf Tournament, UBF Midnight Bullfights, and live music and entertainment, along with captivating drone shows. A complete schedule of events can be found at PBRWorldFinals.com/schedule.
Limited tickets are still available for the 2026 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast. In collaboration with Fort Worth Weekly, readers can use the code “FWWEEKLY” to receive a discount of up to 25% on select tickets through PBRWorldFinals.com, AXS.com, Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-732-1727.
