PBR BFTS: Ak-Chin Invitational 2017

Glendale, Arizona


If there is one thing Arizona bull riding fans can't get enough of each year, it's watching professional bull riders put their incredible skills on full display while riding bulls that have no intention of letting them win. For fans in Phoenix, there's no doubt they have marked their calendars for March 25th-26th, which is when the PBR BFTS Ak-Chin Invitational comes to town. Held at the Gila River Arena, it's sure to be a PBR BFTS competition to remember. Featuring past champion Ryan Dirteater, the Ak-Chin Invitational is expected to attract many of the sport's best riders.

Media Team Coverage

As with all of the PBR BFTS events around the country, there will be extensive media coverage from a number of outlets. For fans who want to experience this Phoenix, Arizona event to the fullest, the Cowboy Lifestyle Network will once again cover the Professional Bull Riders with in-depth interviews, videos, and behind-the-scenes photos. And to provide even more excitement for fans, the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Earnhardt Auto Centers, and Papa John's Pizza Road Team will also put their unique spin on the event.

PBR Events

What makes this Professional Bull Riders competition so exciting is the events that take place over the weekend. With Ryan Dirteater leading the way, competitors in Phoenix, Arizona will compete in three rounds of competition, attempting to earn as many points as possible on each ride. With plenty of bonus points on the line, each competitor knows staying on their bull for an extra second or two can mean the difference between winning or losing.

Event Information

With the competition getting started at 6:45 p.m. on the 25th and 1:45 p.m. on the 26th, fans know there will be plenty of great action on both days. Along with the bull riding, fans will also have the chance to meet many of the event's top riders and get their share of autographs and selfies. As PBR fans know, competitors in this sport are some of the most accessible and friendly in professional sports, so it promises to be a family-friendly event that will have more than its share of thrills and spills. So if you and your family and friends want to attend an event that's sure to be unlike any they've ever experienced, head to the Gila River Arena in Phoenix, Arizona to see the best professional bull riders in the world.