OKLAHOMA CITY (July 8, 2026) — The Oklahoma Wildcatters today announced a landmark partnership with Auris, naming the payroll and HR leader as the team's presenting partner beginning with the 2026 PBR Teams season.
As part of the partnership, the organization will compete as the Oklahoma Wildcatters, Presented by Auris, marking one of the biggest individual team deals in league history and reinforcing a shared commitment to excellence, accountability and long-term investment in Oklahoma.
The partnership expands upon Auris' growing presence in Oklahoma City while aligning with one of the state's most recognizable professional sports brands. Auris branding will be prominently featured across team uniforms, digital content, fan engagement initiatives, marketing campaigns and Wildcatters events throughout the season.
"We are proud to welcome Auris as our presenting partner and excited to officially become the Oklahoma Wildcatters, Presented by Auris," said Brandon Bates, CEO of the Oklahoma Wildcatters. "This partnership represents more than sponsorship – it represents two Oklahoma-based organizations committed to growth, excellence and serving our communities. Auris is a company that understands what it takes to build a winning culture. They believe in people, performance and doing things the right way. Those values align perfectly with what we're building as an organization and what we represent across Oklahoma."
The alignment is a natural one for Auris. The company's customers are the same business owners and operators who fill PBR arenas, making the Wildcatters' fan base an audience Auris already knows – and is built to serve.
"We're excited to deepen our relationship with the Wildcatters and become part of their continued growth," said Vince Lombardo, president of Auris. "At Auris, we exist to serve the small and medium-sized businesses that are the backbone of America – and there may be no fan in sports who better understands hard work and what it takes to build something than the PBR fan. They are business-minded, community-driven and relentless, and those are the same values we bring to work every day.
“Partnering with the Wildcatters allows us to stand alongside an audience that embodies everything we believe in. We are proud to become part of the Wildcatters family and to help support the continued growth of one of Oklahoma's premier professional sports organizations."
The Oklahoma Wildcatters compete in the PBR Teams league, featuring the world's top bull riders competing in head-to-head team competition. Since joining the league, the Wildcatters have quickly established themselves as one of the sport's most recognizable franchises while building a strong connection with fans across Oklahoma through major events at Paycom Center and OG&E Coliseum.
The team's annual homestand event, Wildcatter Days, returns to Paycom Center in Oklahoma City July 31 through August 2, bringing the world's top bull riders and all 10 PBR Teams franchises together for three days of elite competition. Tickets for Wildcatter Days are available at thewildcatters.com and PBR.com.
The Wildcatters will also host Wildcatters vs. The World at OG&E Coliseum during the Oklahoma State Fair, September 24–26, the franchise's second marquee event in Oklahoma. The event features international competition, western sports entertainment and a celebration of Oklahoma's deep connection to western culture, continuing the organization's commitment to growing professional bull riding while creating unique experiences for fans across the state.
Together, the Wildcatters and Auris will collaborate on community initiatives, business engagement opportunities, fan experiences and content designed to strengthen connections across Oklahoma while helping elevate the sport of professional bull riding.
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