CHICAGO, IL – Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is bringing the thunder back to the Windy City for the 16th time as the premier PBR: Unleash The Beast series returns to the iconic United Center for Modo Casino PBR Chicago, Friday, December 19 (7:45 p.m.) and Saturday, December 20 (6:45 p.m.).
For two adrenaline-charged nights, the world’s top bull riders will go head-to-head against the toughest animal athletes on the planet in a series of jaw-dropping, unpredictable 8-second battles. Known as America’s Original Extreme Sport, PBR delivers a non-stop action experience unlike anything else in sports and entertainment.
PBR has competed only once in United Center in 2011. Previous Chicago events were held at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. PBR’s top tour returns to United Center amid early-season dates including Madison Square Garden in New York, TD Garden in Boston, and PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
The Modo Casino PBR Chicago will be the second event of the 2025-26 Unleash The Beast season, which showcases the top athletes in the sport, both human and bovine, with every second packed with grit, guts, and glory. Each stop on the tour counts toward qualifying for the prestigious PBR World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas.
Tickets
Tickets go on sale Monday, August 25, with prices ranging from $31.91 to $204.09 for single-day access. For fans seeking the ultimate PBR experience, VIP Elite Seats — which include premium seating and exclusive access — are available from $395.64 to $485.55.
Tickets can be purchased:
At the United Center Box Office
Online at Ticketmaster.com and PBR.com/tickets
PBRewards Members can also call PBRDirect at 800-732-1727 or purchase via PBR.com
Event Fast Facts
750 tons of dirt (1.5 million pounds) are brought in to transform United Center into a bull-riding mecca.
The dirt is a special clay-sand blend — firm enough for the bulls to buck hard but soft enough to help prevent injury when riders are thrown.
It takes seven semi-trucks to haul in the equipment for the event.
A crew of about 30 works around the clock to prepare the venue.
Over 50 of the rankest bucking bulls on the planet will be on site.
PBR bulls are remarkable animal athletes, born to buck and members of the American Bucking Bull breed.
By virtue of competing in PBR, bulls receive top-quality food and care, avoiding a short career in the meat packing industry.
The average PBR bull weighs 1,800 pounds.
The average bull rider weighs just 140 pounds.
Don’t miss this action-packed weekend where man and beast collide in one of the most electrifying shows in sports — the only sport showcasing a lightweight taking on a heavyweight. Whether you’re a seasoned PBR fan or new to the scene, Modo Casino PBR Chicago is an event that will keep everyone on the edge of their seat.
Photo courtesy of Bull Stock Media