Carly Pearce, a GRAMMY®, CMA, ACM and CMT Award-winning country star, will perform Friday night after the opening round of the Finals. On Saturday night legendary stand-up comedian, Larry the Cable Guy, will perform live after the finale to bring his award-winning comedy to spectators after a Velocity Tour Champion is crowned. The two-night performance will mark the initial time the Finals has hosted a concert in addition to the bull riding.

Over the two-day event in May, 44 of the sport’s top qualifying riders - who will have traveled coast to coast and competed in 25 events throughout the season - will advance to two full rounds taking on some of the toughest bulls in the sport. After two rounds, the top 10 riders with the highest aggregate scores attempt one final bull for a chance at the event title.

At the Velocity Tour Finals, one rider will be crowned the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Champion, and five riders not already qualified for PBR World Finals will earn coveted spots to the marquee event beginning May 7 at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas.

Paulo Eduardo Rossetto won the Velocity Tour Finals in 2025 with qualified rides on Sizmagraf (84.5), Sweet John(82.25), and Dough Boy (86.25). He was one of three riders to go 3-for-3.

Marcus Mast was named the 2025 Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Champion after earning 775.5 points throughout the season, besting Afonso Quintino (763 points) and Bob Mitchell (723.83 points).

The two-day event at Hilliard Center featuring some of the best riders in the world begins on Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. CT and Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. CT.

The Velocity Tour has emerged over the past decade as PBR’s fastest-growing tour, experiencing strong attendance growth and reaching fans in 97 cities across the U.S. In 2025, the Velocity Tour hosted more than 370,000 fans, including selling out 18 event days.

Tickets can be purchased:

• At the Hilliard Center Box Office
• Online at Ticketmaster.com and PBR.com
• 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 Hilliard Center into a bull-riding mecca.
• The dirt is a special clay-sand blend establishing a firm enough surface for the bulls to buck hard but soft enough so that every rider is not injured when thrown like a rag doll.
• It takes 7 semi-trucks to haul in the equipment for the event.
• A crew of about 30 works around the clock to prepare the venue.
• Over 60 of the rankest bucking bulls on the planet will be on site.
• PBR bulls are remarkable animal athletes born to buck. Each is a member of a special breed: The American Bucking Bull. 
• By virtue of competing in PBR, they get the best food and care, avoiding a very brief career in the meat packing industry.
• The average PBR bull weighs 1,800 pounds.
• The average bull rider? Just 140 lbs.

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 a seasoned PBR fan or new to the scene, the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals is an event that will keep everyone on the edge of their seat.

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