LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Ram Challenger Series arrives in Louisville Saturday, Oct. 10 at KFC Yum! Center for PBR Louisville, marking the fourth consecutive year PBR will make an appearance in the city.

For one night only, some of the top bull riders in the world will battle the sport’s rankest bovine athletes in the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast in a series showcasing one of the most exciting live sporting events in the world.

The PBR Ram Challenger Series will host more than 50 events from May through November before concluding with its Championship event in November in Las Vegas. The series provides additional competitive opportunities for bull riders who are both affiliated and unaffiliated with a PBR Teams league team.

PBR has made five previous stops in Derby City with its Unleash The Beast tour, first making an appearance in 2013. This year’s stop will mark the first time the Ram Challenger Series has made its way to Louisville.

Action begins at 7 p.m. ET Saturday at KFC Yum! Center where fans will see some of the sport’s best bull riders take on the world’s rankest bulls.

Each of the 35 competing bull riders will attempt one bull in Round 1. The Top 10 will advance to the championship round for one final ride and a chance at the event title.

For fans wanting to make this one-of-a-kind Saturday night even more memorable, VIP tickets are available. Guests can enjoy premium seating closest to the action and much more.

Presale for the event begins on Wednesday, May 27 at 10 a.m. ET with the general on sale to the public starting on Friday, May 29.

Tickets and premium packages can be purchased online at PBR.com, ticketmaster.com, kfcyumcenter.com, the KFC Yum! Center Box Office, or by calling PBR customer service at 1-800-732-1727.

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