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26th PBR: Unleash the Beast Express Ranches Invitational 2019

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Oklahoma City, are you ready for the toughest sport on dirt to return to your city? The PBR Express Ranches Invitational is teaming up the American Freestyle Bullfighters to put on the best show yet. This will be yet another opportunity for fans to witness man vs beast in some of the toughest challenges out there. Not only will you get the chance to witness your favorite bull riders go head to head against the top bulls in the nation, but you will also get to see some of the best bullfighters in the nation do what they do best.

All of this action is going down at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK on both Friday, February 1 at 7:45 p.m and Saturday, February 2, 2019, 6:45 PM. On top of these performances, there are many other events going on around town that you need to check out!

January 31, 2019

Rider Meet N Greet

You can stop by Twin Peaks on Thursday, January 31st, for a chance to meet PBR Rider Brennon Eldred from 6-7 PM. Twin Peaks is located at 6500 SW 3rd St Oklahoma City, OK 73128 at 6:00 PM CST

February 1, 2019

Express Ranches Invitational: Round 1

Location: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA at 7:45 PM. Find your tickets here. 

American Freestyle Bullfighting

Location: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA

This event is included with your PBR ticket and will take place during the performance. Be prepared for the next best sport on dirt!

After Party

Looking for a great honky tonk bar? Head over to Western Nights after the PBR event, free entry with your PBR ticket! This event is located at 1164 N. Macarthur in Oklahoma and is right after the PBR Performance.
GET MORE INFO HERE!

February 2, 2019

Express Ranches Invitational: Championship Round

Location: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA
Time: 6:45 PM CST

After Party

Western Nights bring you Steve Brack Live (full band) at the Official PBR after party on Saturday night at 9:30 PM. Free Entry with PBR Ticket!

Location: OKLAHOMA CITY | 1164 N.MACARTHUR

About American Freestyle Bullfighting

Legendary bullfighter Shorty Gorham, best known for his cowboy protection at PBR events, is reviving the forgotten sport of American style bullfighting and creating a new generation of stars with the formation ofShorty Gorham’s American Freestyle Bullfighting. Shorty has teamed up with PBR to be an additional event at select your stops. Oklahoma City is the second stop in their circuit.

Last year, PBR rider, Ryan Dirteater was the champion of the weekend. It will be interesting to see if he will be able to snag that title for a second year in a row or if the Brazilian Cowboy, JOÃO RICARDO VIEIRA will take his third win in a row.


Krysta Paffrath

Hi everyone! I'm Krysta Paffrath, I am a proud Arizona native who has a passion for everything business and rodeo. I am beyond thrilled to be the Editor in Chief for Cowboy Lifestyle Network. With my background in digital marketing and rodeo, this was a natural fit for me to join the team. My adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit has guided me to work in many places like the WYO Quarter Horse Ranch in Thermopolis, Wyoming, a working cattle ranch in Seligman, Arizona, and many places in between. I am passionate about preserving the western way of life and working with different brands and rodeos to make that happen. If you're looking for a write-up, please shoot me an email at krysta@clngo.com. Learn more about me at krystapaffrath.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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