Month after month these competitive bull riders compete for prizes and the ultimate title at the end of the year where they become that season's best and toughest. The prizes throughout the year total close to 10 million dollars.

Each week, PBR BFTS has televised events. After each event, there are rock concerts with pyrotechnics that can't be rivaled in any other sport environment. This year, 2017, is the 3rd annual bull riding event.

Each of the professional bull riders must compete in qualifying events around the world on tours like the BlueDEF Velocity Tour or the Touring Pro Division. The world finals are held at the end of the year in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will feature all the competitors from around the world including Canada, Mexico and Australia. More than 600 bull riders around the world hope to be one of the exclusive competitors at the end of the year.

Event Calendar

The public is encouraged to see the PBR BFTS in person since the energy can't fully be comprehended on television. You'll have to be there to see how intense the competition is among these professional bull riders. The events start in January with stops in Chicago, Oklahoma City and Sacramento. Check out the rest of the event calendar for stops on the tour.

February

Anaheim, California

Kansas City, Missouri

Arlington, Texas

March

Jacksonville, Florida

Little Rock, Arkansas

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Glendale, Arizona

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

April

Billings, Montana

Tacoma, Washington

May

Las Vegas, Nevada

August

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Nashville, Tennessee

September

Thackerville, Oklahoma

Springfield, Missouri

Austin, Texas

October

Nampa, Idaho

November

2107 Built Ford Tough World Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada

Media Coverage

At any of these events you'll see professional bull riders competing in one of the toughest sports on Earth alongside the best riders from around the world. Along with televised events, the Cowboy Lifestyle Network and the Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Earnhardt Auto Centers Road Team and Papa John's Pizza Road Team will be covering the events. If there's a question or information you'd like to learn about the PBR BFTS, you'll find it on the Cowboy Lifestyle Network.

From the moment the bull's shoulder breaks the gate to the instant the rider falls from the beast, will be the most intense, electrifying 8 seconds on television. The last cowboy standing will be the winner and receive the buckle and a million dollars in prize money. Check the event calendar for bull riding competitions near you.