Bulls, breakthroughs and bragging rights: PBR Teams roll into Anaheim for stop No. 7

09.04.25 - Teams

Bulls, breakthroughs and bragging rights: PBR Teams roll into Anaheim for stop No. 7

A full breakdown of the neutral site Anaheim event in the 2025 PBR Camping World Team Series, including standings, matchups, predictions, broadcast info and storylines to watch.

By James Phillips | COO & Co-Founder, Midwest Outdoors Adaptability Foundation

*This preview is an independent opinion piece and does not reflect the views of PBR or its affiliates.

FORT WORTH, Texas — The bright lights of Anaheim will shine on the toughest cowboys and rankest bulls in the world as the PBR Camping World Team Series storms into the Honda Center for stop No. 7 of the 2025 season. With no official home team in California, this mutual-site event puts every squad on equal footing — and every fan base to the test.

Since there is no home team this weekend, I decided to list all five matchups each night and share my predictions prior to knowing the official draws or lineup assignments. These are my opinions only, not the opinions of PBR or anyone affiliated with the league.

Standings Leading Into Anaheim (Stop No. 7, 2025 PBR Camping World Team Series)

  1. Austin Gamblers – 13-4 (1st place)

  2. Florida Freedom – 12-5 (2nd place, 1 game behind)

  3. Arizona Ridge Riders – 12-5 (3rd place, 1 game behind)

  4. Texas Rattlers – 10-7 (4th place, 3 games behind)

  5. Kansas City Outlaws – 8-9 (5th place, 5 games behind)

  6. Oklahoma Wildcatters – 7-10 (6th place, 6 games behind)

  7. Missouri Thunder – 7-10 (7th place, 6 games behind)

  8. Carolina Cowboys – 6-11 (8th place, 7 games behind)

  9. Nashville Stampede – 6-11 (9th place, 7 games behind)

  10. New York Mavericks – 3-14 (10th place, 10 games behind)

Friday, Sept. 5 – Opening Night

• New York Mavericks (10th) vs. Missouri Thunder (7th)
Pick: Missouri

• Carolina Cowboys (8th) vs. Florida Freedom (2nd)
Pick: Florida

• Nashville Stampede (9th) vs. Texas Rattlers (4th)
Pick: Texas

• Oklahoma Wildcatters (6th) vs. Austin Gamblers (1st)
Pick: Austin

• Kansas City Outlaws (5th) vs. Arizona Ridge Riders (3rd)
Pick: Arizona

Saturday, Sept. 6

• Austin Gamblers (1st) vs. Kansas City Outlaws (5th)
Pick: Austin

• New York Mavericks (10th) vs. Carolina Cowboys (8th)
Pick: Carolina

• Oklahoma Wildcatters (6th) vs. Florida Freedom (2nd)
Pick: Florida

• Missouri Thunder (7th) vs. Texas Rattlers (4th)
Pick: Texas

• Arizona Ridge Riders (3rd) vs. Nashville Stampede (9th)
Pick: Arizona

Sunday Finale, Sept. 7

• Carolina Cowboys (8th) vs. Kansas City Outlaws (5th)
Pick: Carolina

• Nashville Stampede (9th) vs. Missouri Thunder (7th)
Pick: Nashville

• Florida Freedom (2nd) vs. Austin Gamblers (1st)
Pick: Austin

• Texas Rattlers (4th) vs. Oklahoma Wildcatters (6th)
Pick: Texas

• Arizona Ridge Riders (3rd) vs. New York Mavericks (10th)
Pick: Arizona

MVP Watch

Want to see how your favorite riders stack up in the Horse Soldier MVP race for the Camping World Team Series? Click HERE to view the full leaderboard. 

Broadcast Information

If you can’t make it to the Honda Center for all the action and you’re wondering where to watch on cable, satellite, or a streaming device, click HERE for the full broadcast schedule for PBR Teams: Anaheim.

Final Thoughts

Predictions on paper don’t always match reality once the chutes crack. That’s the beauty of this sport — you think you know the outcome, but bull riding always finds a way to surprise you. Some days you’re the chicken; some days you’re the feathers.

I won’t be going into depth with each matchup simply because we don’t know the assigned bulls yet or the official rosters each night. My predictions are based solely on what I’ve seen throughout the first half of the season. Some teams are on a roll and I hope they can keep that momentum alive, while others need to figure it out — and figure it out fast. Injuries this time of year play a huge factor in how games swing, which is why many of my choices are grounded more in trends and standings than in specifics.

Now that you’ve seen my picks, what are yours? How many do you think I’ve nailed, and how many am I headed for the dirt on? Give me reasons — I’m always ready to spark a friendly debate around this sport. Hopefully my predictions don’t get bucked up too badly this weekend, but that’s bull riding: some days you’re holding the gold buckle, some days you’re eating arena dust.

Beyond the Dirt

The Midwest Outdoors Adaptability Foundation is carrying forward the same spirit of resilience seen in bull riding — but in a way that changes lives off the dirt. The foundation provides access to the Action Trackchair, a groundbreaking all-terrain wheelchair designed to give people with mobility challenges the freedom to experience the outdoors without limits.

But here’s the harsh truth: no insurance will cover these life-changing pieces of equipment, and their hefty $25,000 price tag puts them out of reach for the very people who need them most. That is why the Midwest Outdoors Adaptability Foundation exists — to bridge that gap and make the impossible possible. Because you can’t put a price on freedom, independence, and living life to the fullest.

Whether it’s navigating rough pastures, rolling through wooded trails, or simply enjoying time with family in places a standard wheelchair can’t reach, the Action Trackchair opens doors to a level of independence many thought was lost. It’s not just equipment — it’s freedom, dignity, and the chance to live fully.

Just as PBR athletes push themselves to conquer challenges eight seconds at a time, the Midwest Outdoors Adaptability Foundation helps others overcome obstacles of their own, ensuring no one is left behind when it comes to the Western lifestyle and the outdoors.

To learn more — and to be part of helping someone reclaim that freedom — visit www.moafoundation.org.

Photo courtesy of Bull Stock Media

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