Bull riding is back on the Strip. The 2026 PBR Teams Championship opened Friday night, Nov. 6, at T-Mobile Arena and runs through Sunday, Nov. 8, when the Professional Bull Riders’ team league will crown its fifth team champion.
Key Takeaways
- Three days of bull riding at T-Mobile Arena, Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8.
- Saturday’s session starts at 4:45 p.m.; Sunday’s final session starts at 2:30 p.m.
- All 10 league teams compete in five-on-five matchups with progressive elimination.
- Nelly played a free post-event show for Friday ticket holders.
- Tickets are sold through PBR.com and AXS.com.
How the championship works
The PBR team series puts riders on squads instead of having them compete only as individuals. At the Teams Championship, the league’s 10 teams meet in five-on-five matchups, and a progressive-elimination format trims the field as the weekend goes on until one team is left standing on Sunday. It is the fifth time the league will name a team champion.
The schedule
Opening night was Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:45 p.m. Saturday’s action, Nov. 7, begins at 4:45 p.m., and the final session on Sunday, Nov. 8, starts at 2:30 p.m., according to KSNV News 3.
Nelly kicked off the weekend
PBR announced on Oct. 31 that Grammy-winning rapper Nelly would perform inside the arena right after Friday’s opening day, at no extra charge for anyone holding a Friday ticket. A limited number of VIP Dirt Access Passes were offered for $75 plus fees. Nelly has crossed into country before, working with Tim McGraw and Florida Georgia Line and releasing the EP “Heartland” in 2021.
What it means for locals and visitors
If you want one more big-arena event before the Grand Prix takes over the Strip later this month, the Sunday afternoon finale is the easiest one to fit in. Expect extra traffic around T-Mobile Arena, Park MGM and New York-New York before each session; rideshare pickups near the arena tend to back up when crowds let out, so plan a few extra minutes.
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