Category: PBR

Premier Women’s Rodeo: A Game-Changer for Women in Sports

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This morning, the dirt settled on a deal that changes the landscape of Western sports: Premier Women’s Rodeo (PWR) has officially inked a multi-year agreement with ION and Grit television. It is a ground-shaking announcement that finally gives the ladies of professional rodeo the national stage they’ve earned, effectively ending the era of women’s rodeo as a “secondary” attraction. Since this is a multi-year agreement, this won’t be a one-off broadcast like the 2020 inaugural Women’s Rodeo Championship. Instead, starting May 11 – 15 during the PBR World Finals, the PWR is making an aggressive move. By embedding themselves into…

Dakota Dust-Up: Heavy Hits and High Scores in Sioux Falls

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The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast didn’t just return from its week-long hiatus—it exploded back onto the scene. Taking over the Denny Sanford Premier Center. 40 of the world’s best riders went head-to-head with a powerhouse pen of bulls in a weekend defined by grit and gravity-defying scores. From the first gate crack to the final whistle, the atmosphere in Sioux Falls was electric, proving that while the riders may have taken a break, the intensity of the premier series hasn’t lost a step. World No. 1 John Crimber strode into the arena with a slim 47-point lead…

PBR’s 22-Hour Content Bonanza: Data vs. Drama

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A few months ago, PBR (Professional Bull Riders) and Paramount dropped a bombshell: the premier PBR Monster Energy Unleash The Beast series was moving to a new digital home on Paramount+. Predictably, the “Keyboard Cowboys” galloped to social media to decry it as a corporate cash grab. The narrative? PBR is only looking out for the bottom line, leaving fans out in the cold. But, if you look at the broadcast logs from this past week, that narrative doesn’t just stumble—it gets bucked off in under two seconds. Yes, PBR is a business, but the “bottom line” includes a massive,…

PBR Goes Exclusive on Paramount+–And Fans Immediately Buck the Move

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The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) made a central broadcast pivot this morning, announcing that its Unleash The Beast 2026 season will stream exclusively on Paramount+. PBR will join its sister company, UFC, on the platform starting Friday, December 12, 2025, marking the beginning of the new season in its new digital home. But, almost like clockwork, disgruntled fans quickly took PBR to task across every social media channel, voicing their loud displeasure over the tour’s shift to the new digital home. They immediately accused the league of prioritizing money over its fan base and only looking for a quick cash…

The Florida Freedom’s Roller Coaster Weekend: Crushing the Gamblers, Stunned by the Mavericks

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The Florida Freedom arrived at UBS Bank Arena for week nine of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Teams Series with the belt in tow. They came to “Maverick Days” with two goals: first, to sweep their most recent rivals, the Austin Gamblers, and then to defend the belt against the host #ConcreteCowboys, the New York Mavericks, in the “Battle for the Belt” to close out the weekend. The weekend was a rollercoaster of emotions, and the Freedom left with a story to tell. The Florida Freedom’s flock soared on Friday night, sweeping the Austin Gamblers for the fourth…

Florida Freedom’s Flock: Time to Go Hunting

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The Florida Freedom Flock is riding high, perched atop the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Teams Series standings after dismantling the reigning Champions, Austin Gamblers. With their second perfect game in franchise history, a shutout victory in Anaheim, and a clean sweep at Cowboy Days, the flock has established itself as the team to beat. Now they’re heading into Maverick Days with two massive showdowns. First, a rematch with the Austin Gamblers – a team the flock has already beaten in their last three outings – followed by a final, high-stakes duel for the coveted Battle for the Belt…

PBR’s Yankees and the Young Guns: The Rise of a Rivalry

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When the 2025 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Teams Series kicked off with Oklahoma Wildcatter Days the first game of the season set the tone for what would become an entirely organic rivalry between the flock of the Florida Freedom and reigning and defending champions the Austin Gamblers. For many fans of the sport, the Austin Gamblers are PBR’s version of the New York Yankees. As the reigning champions with a roster stacked with legendary riders like three-time PBR World Champion Jose Vitor Leme and seven time PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Bull Riding World Champion Sage Kimzey, they…

Blood, Sweat & Bulls: Mid-Season PBR Power Rankings

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Who’s Riding High, and Who’s on the Ropes at the Halfway Point? The 2025 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Teams Series has officially slammed the halfway mark, and if you’re looking at your preseason predictions, you might use them for a bonfire. The dust has settled after the raucous Thunder Days in Springfield, Missouri – a home event for the local Thunder — and it’s clear the old guard is getting a serious challenge. What we thought we knew is out the window, and a few teams have shown they’re either for real or just faking it till they…

New York Mavericks Topple Carolina Cowboys in Stunning Nashville Upset

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The New York Mavericks, a team that started the season at the bottom of the standings, proved that odds are just numbers. Listed as +125 underdog by DraftKings, the “Concrete Cowboys” shocked the heavily favored Carolina Cowboys (-165) and a packed Bridgestone Arena on opening night of the 2025 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Teams Series Nashville Stampede Days. As coach and 2009 PBR World Champion, PBR Kody Lostroh has often said, “it only takes one ride to get out of a slump.” Last night, the Mavericks did just that, delivering a surprising win against one of the league’s…

Florida Freedom: Five for Five in Duluth Thriller!

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Redemption. Domination. Five for five. The Florida Freedom strode into Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia for day two – the final day – of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Teams Series’ neutral site event with one burning desire: to erase yesterday’s defeat and unleash an undeniable performance. They didn’t just win; they delivered an absolute clinic, converting every single one of their outs and proving their mettle against the Nashville Stampede on the biggest stage. Florida Freedom’s incredible run began with Thiago “Baby T” Salgado setting the pace. From the moment he nodded, Velvet Revolver erupted, bucking…
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