Texas PBR Finals Bring Bull Riding, Kid Rock & Big Bucks

Texas is hosting the 2025 PBR World Finals and, surprise! Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo is back on May 16th where those other cowboys play at AT&T Arena.

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The Competition Will Be Stout, They’re Riding for $3.26 Million

The world’s best bull riders are headed back to Texas this May for the 2025 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast, where a record-breaking $3.26 million will be up for grabs. The action kicks off in Fort Worth and concludes in Arlington at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.

Rock Meets Rodeo on Friday Night

One of the biggest crowd-pleasers of the week is Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo, returning Friday night, May 16, at AT&T Stadium, just before the Championship weekend kicks off. Known for bringing high-octane energy to the rodeo scene, rock legend Kid Rock continues to draw fans from both rock and country worlds into the PBR arena. This unique, music-infused event bridges genres, often featuring special appearances and performances by other artists, including country-rock stars like Jelly Roll. It’s more than just a rodeo, it’s a full-blown party, adding a fun and wild twist to the final night of semifinals before bull riding’s biggest showdown begins inside the stadium where the other cowboys play.

From Cowtown to AT&T: The Energy Will Be Electric

The adrenaline-pumping schedule begins with Eliminations, May 8-11, and Ride for Redemption, May 14-15, both inside Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth. The top 25 riders will then advance to the Championship on May 17-18 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, where the next PBR World Champion will be crowned.

The high-energy, music-fueled rodeo competition featuring Kid Rock in concert and the legendary rodeo athletes give this individual bracket a western showdown feel and vibe to the rodeo..

Key Dates and Times:

Eliminations: May 8-10 @ 7:45 PM, May 11 @ 1:45 PM (Cowtown Coliseum)
Ride for Redemption: May 14-15 @ 7:45 PM (Cowtown Coliseum)
Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo: May 16 @ 7:00 PM (AT&T Stadium)
Championship: May 17 @ 7:45 PM, May 18 @ 1:45 PM (AT&T Stadium)

Where:

Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX
AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX

For media credentials, apply by Friday, May 2. For more information, visit PBR.com.

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