2025 PBR World Finals

March 25, 2025 – 2025 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast to Bring Fans Nearly Two Weeks of Western-Themed Entertainment to Fort Worth and Arlington from May 8-18

Diverse lineup of largely free-to-attend programming accompanying the PBR World Finals and Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo, to feature the landmark Women’s Rodeo World Championship, $1 Million ABBI Futurity, Stockyards Stampede, Drone Shows, Cowboy Church and more

FORT WORTH, Texas (March 24, 2025) – PBR (Professional Bull Riders) today announced the action- packed lineup of entertainment programming that will accompany the 2025 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast and Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo, set to bring the ultimate cowboy sport celebration of American values to Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas from May 8-18.

The largely free-to-attend schedule will bring fans a diverse lineup of programming highlighting the best of Western sports and culture while providing fans from all walks of life an unparalleled menu of offerings to engage with Texas’ biggest party of the year.

The PBR World Finals, returning to Texas for the fifth time and set to pay out a record $3.26 million, will take over the Fort Worth Stockyards and Cowtown Coliseum from May 8-11 with Eliminations, followed by Ride For Redemption on May 14-15, before moving to nearby Arlington and AT&T Stadium for Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo on May 16 and the PBR World Finals – Championship on May 17-18.

Alongside these marquee events, inside the arena, PBR will highlight some of the world’s top Western sports athletes, both human and animal, through the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship, $1 Million ABBI (American Bucking Bull Inc.) Futurity, Chris Shivers Miniature Bull Riders, Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, UBF (Ultimate Bullfighters) Midnight Bullfights and Mexico In Our Blood. 

The in-arena competition will be anchored by the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship, featuring hundreds of top women’s rodeo athletes competing for their share of the landmark $802,000 purse. The richest all-women’s rodeo will launch with the official Titos Welcome Gala and Back Number Ceremony, presented by Cowgirl Magazine, on May 11 at 7pm CT at Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall.

In addition to featuring a goat-tying showcase for the first time, joining the disciplines of barrel racing, breakaway roping and team roping, the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship will debut a new format with 20 athletes advancing through the initial rounds of competition inside Cowtown Coliseum from May 12-14 to compete in the final rounds AT&T Stadium on May 17 during the PBR World Finals – Championship.

PBR will also celebrate accomplished Black Western sports athletes through the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on May 17 at 1:30pm CT and 7:30pm CT, and Hispanic rodeo traditions with Mexico In Our Blood on May 18 at 2pm CT, all ticketed events at Cowtown Coliseum.

On the opposite side of the out gate, the organization will bring eventgoers a diverse array of lifestyle offerings including drone shows, charity golf tournament, Cowboy Church, the Ariat Boot Trot 5K/3K, live musical performances and more.

As a new addition to the 2025 lineup of programming, PBR alongside Outlaw Partners will host the inaugural PBR World Finals Golf Tournament at Waterchase Golf Club on Tuesday, May 13 at 9am CT benefitting the Western Sports Foundation. Players will compete in teams of four, and can register here.

PBR will also offer eventgoers two editions of Cowboy Church, led by LeAnn Hart on May 11 at 10am CT in the Fort Worth Stockyards, and by Compass Church on May 18 at 11:15am CT on AT&T Plaza at AT&T Stadium.

  • In addition to her work as a minister, Hart is a proud wife to former bull rider turned Kansas City Outlaws Head Coach J.W. Hart and mom, along with being a bucking bull stock contractor alongside her husband at Hart Cattle Company.
  • Compass Church is a dynamic and growing church that offers practical, Bible-based teachings that apply to everyday life by helping everyone to find their way to a deeper relationship with God, grow their faith, and engage in meaningful relationships with others.  

Serving as the official fan hub for the 2025 PBR World Finals from May 8-11, the Stockyards Stampede will launch the lifestyle programming for bull riding’s crown jewel.

In addition to being the home for official PBR merchandise shops and special activations from the organization’s partners, the Stockyards Stampede will feature daily musical and DJ performances on the Cowtown Coliseum lawn. These performers include:

  • Neon Prophets (May 8): The Fort Worth-based group known as America’s premier 90’s country band takes dancing and denim very seriously and encourages everyone at their concerts to join them in singing hit after hit with their wild bunch. 
  • Summer Dean (May 9): Fronting a hot five-piece band behind her, Dean’s live show takes the concert goer on a ride of original songs blending bravado, vulnerability, and a novelist’s eye for detail. Recently named Texas Country Music Awards Female Artist of the Year, Summer has performed with an array of country aces, including Colter Wall, Marty Stuart, Asleep at the Wheel, Hayes Carll, Silverada (Mike and the Moonpies) and Charley Crockett.
  • Jack Blocker (May 10): An Americana artist whose vivid, honest storytelling is inspired by his Texan roots and the miles he’s traveled, Blocker gained national attention as a finalist on the most recent season of American Idol, where he placed third. Years of performing for small crowds and church congregations prepared him to thrive on a national stage. Now in Nashville, Blocker is writing and recording his debut LP, set to release in 2025.

The Stockyards Stampede will also host specially curated nightly drone shows on May 8-10 following the conclusion of Eliminations. At the end of the drone shows on May 9-10, eventgoers will also be able to attend the Monster Energy After Party on the Cowtown Coliseum Lawn, featuring musical guests Conner Smith (May 9) and Andy Velo (May 10).

Other programming of note during the Stockyards Stampede includes:

  • On Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at 9:30am CT inside Cowtown Coliseum, fans will be able to watch the sport’s next generation, riders ages 8-14, compete during the Chris Shivers Miniature Bull Riders event. Past competitors of Chris Shivers Miniature Bull Riders events include 2018 PBR Rookie of the Year Keyshawn Whitehorse, 2024 PBR Teams MVP John Crimber and aspiring female bull rider Najiah Knight. 
  • On Saturday, May 10 at 8am CT, PBR will hold the third annual PBR Ariat Boot Trot 5K/3K in the Fort Worth Stockyards. In addition to the traditional 5K, runners can also sign-up for a 3K that must be completed in cowboy boots to win. Registration for the PBR Ariat Boot Trot 5K/3K is now open at https://raceroster.com/events/2025/90412/pbr-ariat-boot-trot-5k3k. 
  • Later that evening, on May 10 at 4pm CT inside Legacy Hall at Hotel Drover, the BS Cattle Company’s Bang for Your Buck Bull Sale, featuring half and full interest partnership opportunities in yearling bull prospects, will debut at the World Finals. Bulls sold during previous iterations of the sale have won more than $1.2 million in competition and have included the lines of 2023 ABBI Futurity World Champion Buck Biden, alongside the likes of Yo Mamma and Short Fire, who are currently bucking in PBR Unleash The Beast competition.
  • Following the Eliminations round on May 10, Cowtown Coliseum will welcome the return of UBF’s Midnight Bullfights. Featuring the high-adrenaline sport of freestyle bullfighting, the competing athletes will also participate in unique games, keeping those in attendance on the edge of their seats all night long.
  • For the second consecutive season, the PBR World Finals will welcome the ABBI’s $1 Million Futurity. Free-to-attend, on Sunday, May 11 at 9am CT this event will feature the Top 30 2-year-old future bovine athlete superstars, vying for the richest prize purse in ABBI history, with the winner poised to take away $250,000.
  • On Sunday, May 11 at 10am CT, the Stockyards Stampede will also host the first edition of PBR World Finals Cowboy Church, led by LeAnn Hart, on Sunday, May 11 at 10am CT.

PBR will also bring fans an ultimate tailgate experience on May 16-18 at AT&T Stadium on AT&T Plaza. More information will be released on the can’t miss fan fests in the coming weeks. To attend this experience, fans must have tickets to Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo, and the PBR World Finals – Championship.

The complete schedule, including previously announced events, is:

Thursday, May 8:

  • 3-8pm: Stockyards Stampede – Fort Worth Stockyards
  • 5:45-7:15pm: LIVE Music with Neon Prophets – Cowtown Coliseum Lawn
  • 7:45pm: PBR World Finals – Eliminations Round 1 – Cowtown Coliseum*
  • 10:15pm: PBR World Finals Drone Show – Fort Worth Stockyards

Friday, May 9:

  • 9:30-10:30am: Chris Shivers’ MBR (Miniature Bull Riders) – Cowtown Coliseum
  • 3-8pm: Stockyards Stampede – Fort Worth Stockyards
  • 5:45-7:15pm: LIVE Music with Summer Dean – Cowtown Coliseum Lawn
  • 7:45pm: PBR World Finals – Eliminations Round 2 – Cowtown Coliseum*
  • 10:15pm: PBR World Finals Drone Show – Fort Worth Stockyards
  • 10:30pm: PBR World Finals Monster Energy After Party with Musical Guest Conner Smith – Cowtown Coliseum Lawn

Saturday, May 10:

  • 8am: PBR Ariat Boot Trot 5K/3K – Fort Worth Stockyards*
  • 9:30-10:30am: Chris Shivers’ MBR (Miniature Bull Riders) – Cowtown Coliseum
  • 10am-8pm: Stockyards Stampede – Fort Worth Stockyards
  • 11:45am-12:15pm: PBR World Finals Parade – Fort Worth Stockyards
  • 4-6pm: 4th Annual BS Cattle Company’s Bang for Your Buck Bull Sale – Hotel Drover (Legacy Hall)
  • 5:45-7:15pm: LIVE Music with Jack Blocker – Cowtown Coliseum Lawn
  • 7:45pm: PBR World Finals – Eliminations Round 3 – Cowtown Coliseum*
  • 10:15pm: PBR World Finals Drone Show – Fort Worth Stockyards
  • 10:30pm: PBR World Finals Monster Energy After Party with Musical Guest Andy Velo  – Cowtown Coliseum Lawn
  • 11:30pm: UBF (Ultimate Bullfighters) Midnight Bullfights*

Sunday. May 11:

  • 9am: ABBI (American Bucking Bull Inc.) $1 Million Futurity – Cowtown Coliseum
  • 10am-2pm: Stockyards Stampede – Fort Worth Stockyards
  • 10am: PBR World Finals Cowboy Church with LeAnn Hart – Fort Worth Stockyards Exchange Lawn
  • 1:45pm: PBR World Finals -Eliminations Round 4 – Cowtown Coliseum*
  • 7pm: Women’s Rodeo World Championship Titos Welcome Gala and Back Number Ceremony, presented by Cowgirl Magazine – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall*

Monday. May 12:

  • 9:30am: Women’s Rodeo World Championship Round 1 & Limited Barrel Racing – Cowtown Coliseum

Tuesday. May 13:

  • 9am: PBR World Finals Golf Tournament, presented by Outlaw Partners and PBR – Waterchase Golf Club*
  • 9:30am: Women’s Rodeo World Championship Round 2, Goat Tying Showcase and Limited Breakaway Roping – Cowtown Coliseum

Wednesday. May 14:

  • 9am: Women’s Rodeo World Championship Semi-Finals – Cowtown Coliseum
  • 4:15-8pm: TBA Musical Performance – Cowtown Coliseum Lawn
  • 7:45pm: PBR World Finals – Ride for Redemption Round 1 – Cowtown Coliseum*

Thursday. May 15:

  • 4:15-8pm: TBA Musical Performance – Cowtown Coliseum Lawn
  • 7:45pm: PBR World Finals – Ride for Redemption Round 2 – Cowtown Coliseum*

Friday. May 16:

  • 4-7pm: Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo Ultimate Tailgate Party – AT&T Stadium’s AT&T Plaza*
  • 7pm: Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo – AT&T Stadium*

Saturday. May 17:

  • 1:30pm: Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo – Cowtown Coliseum*
  • 5-8pm: PBR World Finals Ultimate Tailgate Party – AT&T Stadium’s AT&T Plaza*
  • 7:30pm: Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo – Cowtown Coliseum*
  • 7:45pm: PBR World Finals – Championship Rounds 1-2* (Note: Will also feature the final round of the 2025 Women’s Rodeo World Championship.)

Sunday. May 18:

  • 11am-2pm: PBR World Finals Ultimate Tailgate Party – AT&T Stadium’s AT&T Plaza*
  • 11:15am: PBR World Finals Cowboy Church, presented by Compass Church – AT&T Stadium’s AT&T Plaza*
  • 1:45pm: PBR World Finals – Championship Rounds 3-4*
  • 2pm: Mexico In Our Blood – Cowtown Coliseum*

* Denotes an event that requires a ticket or special registration.

The PBR World Finals will again feature a three-stage format, Eliminations, Ride For Redemption and Championship, making the battle for the World Championship more dramatic and competitive than ever.

Eliminations (May 8-11) and Ride For Redemption (May 14-15) are the crucial initial phases in any rider’s quest to be crowned a World Champion. Together they determine the 25-rider field that will compete at the PBR World Finals – Championship, scheduled for May 17-18 at AT&T Stadium in nearby Arlington, which will ultimately determine the season’s World Champion.

Action for Eliminations gets underway at 7:45 p.m. CT nightly from May 8-10 and at 1:45 p.m. CT on May 12. Ride For Redemption will begin at 7:45 p.m. CT on both May 14-15 inside Cowtown Coliseum. Tickets for both events held at the birthplace of PBR, can be purchased at the Cowtown Coliseum Box Office, online at PBRWorldFinals.com and AXS.com or by phone at (800) 732-1727. 

Before the PBR World Finals – Championship, the landmark, team-formatted, Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo featuring rock n’ roll icon Kid Rock LIVE in concert, along with a special surprise guest, will be held on May 16, inside AT&T Stadium.

Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo is a reimagined rodeo produced by PBR in partnership with Kid Rock. During the music-infused event, six teams, each led by a legendary rodeo head coach, compete head-to-head in bracket-style competition across barrel racing, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and breakaway roping.

Following the team formatted rodeo, the PBR World Finals concludes with the Championship when the 2025 PBR World Champion will be crowned and presented the coveted gold buckle and $1 million bonus.

Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo will begin at 7 p.m. CT on May 16, while the PBR World Finals – Championship will get underway at 7:45 p.m. CT on May 17 and 1: 45 p.m. CT on May 18. Tickets for both events at AT&T Stadium are on sale now and can be purchased online at PBRWorldFinals.com and SeatGeek.com, or by calling (800) 732-1727. 

Stay tuned to PBR.com for the latest news and results and be sure to follow the sport on all social media platforms at @PBR.

Author: Matt Janson

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