Get ready for an action-packed evening as the Arizona Ridge Riders, Arizona’s only professional bull riding team, kick off the 2026 season in true Western style. Join us on Saturday, June 27, at the Buckeye Equestrian Center for the 4th Annual Arizona Ridge Riders Season Kick-Off Party. The road to the 2026 season starts here – don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement, meet the team, and help send the Arizona Ridge Riders into the season with the energy and support of their home state fans!
Arizona Ridge Riders Season Kickoff Party
June 27, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Buckeye Equestrian and Events Center
10300 S Miller Rd,
Buckeye, AZ 85326
Plan Your Evening
Gates open at 6:00 PM, giving fans time to explore the venue and get settled before the evening’s activities begin. From 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM, attendees can meet the Arizona Ridge Riders, take photos, and get autographs from the team before the season starts. Bull riding begins at 8:00 PM, featuring live action in the covered arena. Equipped with Big Ass Fans, the venue offers a comfortable setting to enjoy the event while staying out of the direct summer sun.
If you’re looking to fully immerse yourself in the night’s festivities, RV spots are available to reserve here.
“Last years kick off event at Buckeye Equestrain Center was amazing! If you’ve never seen the Ridge Riders live, this kick-off party is the perfect introduction. They have the big fans blowing inside the covered arena so you stay cool, the ticket prices make it easy to bring the whole family, and getting to see PBR-caliber bulls up close in Buckeye is incredible. I am looking forward to the 2026 season.”
Kendra Diegan
Cowboy Lifestyle Network
Tickets
With a range of ticketing options available, there’s something for everyone to make your evening memorable.
- VIP Table 1-25: $600 – seats 8 people
- VIP Table 26-35: $500 – seats 8 people
- (Each table includes 8 drink tokens and 8 food tokens)
- Bales Buckin’ Box: $80/per person (limited to 20 people, not ADA accessible)
VIP Tables and Buckin’ Box guests have access to VIP Bar Locations
- Arena Floor Bleacher Seat: $35
- Access to VIP Bar Locations
- Reserved Seating Sections B-C: $25
- General Admission Seating Section A: $20
- General Admission Seating Section D: $15
Kids Under 2 are Free – Considered a lap infant and does not have a seat
Parking Information
General parking is available at the gate for $5 (cash preferred), with convenient access to the event grounds.
For a faster, more direct arrival, VIP Parking is offered for $20. This option includes a dedicated entrance and parking located closest to the arena for easy access to the action. VIP Parking must be purchased in advance to guarantee availability.
Team Schedule
You won’t want to miss any of the 2026 Ridge Riders action.
- JULY 31-AUG 2 – OKLAHOMA CITY, @ OK PAYCOM CENTER
- AUG 7-9 – SUNRISE, FL AMERANT@ BANK ARENA
- AUG 14-16 – NASHVILLE, TN @ BRIDGESTONE ARENA
- AUG 21-23 – AUSTIN, TX @ MOODY CENTER
- SEPT 11-13 – ANAHEIM, CA @ HONDA CENTER
- SEPT 18-20 – GREENSBORO, NC @ FIRST HORIZON COLISEUM
- OCT 2-4 – FT. WORTH, TX @ DICKIES ARENA
- OCT 9-11 – GLENDALE, AZ @ DESERT DIAMOND ARENA
- OCT 16-18 – BELMONT PARK, NY @ UBS ARENA
- OCT 23-25 – KANSAS CITY, MO @ T-MOBILE CENTER
- NOV 6-8 – LAS VEGAS, NV @ T-MOBILE ARENA
Mark Your Calendar for Ridge Rider Days
Ridge Rider Days is returning to Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, October 9–11, 2026. Over three days, fans can experience nonstop entertainment anchored by world-class bull riding featuring the Arizona Ridge Riders and the top athletes in the PBR Team Series.
Expect live music, food and drink options, and high-energy competition as the best riders take on some of the toughest bulls in the sport. Every ride counts, with teams battling for crucial points in a fast-paced, high-stakes format that puts strategy and consistency as much as individual rides on display.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the biggest Western sports events in the country! Tickets are available online now.
Last Updated on 06/09/2026 by Carly Davidson
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