The PBR Teams season is heating up, and Anaheim is the place to be September 11–13 as all 10 teams go head-to-head at Honda Center.
There is nothing quite like watching professional bull riding unfold when the pressure is on. One rider. One bull. Eight seconds. And when those rides are part of a team competition, every point matters.
This September, Southern California will get a front-row seat to that intensity when PBR Teams: Anaheim takes over Honda Center from September 11–13, 2026.
Unlike a traditional individual bull riding competition, PBR Teams puts riders together in a five-on-five format, creating a team atmosphere where every successful ride can make the difference. The 2026 season features 10 teams battling throughout the regular season for a chance to compete for the championship in Las Vegas later this year. And with all 10 teams competing throughout the Anaheim weekend, fans can expect a packed schedule of matchups and plenty of opportunities to see the best riders in the league take on some of the sport’s toughest bulls.
One Weekend. Ten Teams. Plenty of Rivalries.
One of the biggest draws of PBR Teams is that the competition isn’t simply about one rider trying to top the leaderboard. Every game is a battle between two teams, with five riders representing each side. That means the energy builds with every out, as teams fight to put together enough successful rides to secure the win.
The Anaheim weekend opens Friday night with matchups including the New York Mavericks vs. Missouri Thunder, Texas Rattlers vs. Carolina Cowboys, Florida Freedom vs. Kansas City Outlaws, Oklahoma Wildcatters vs. Nashville Stampede, and Austin Gamblers vs. Arizona Ridge Riders.
Saturday keeps the action rolling with another five-game slate, including Nashville Stampede vs. Kansas City Outlaws, Austin Gamblers vs. Florida Freedom, Missouri Thunder vs. Texas Rattlers, Arizona Ridge Riders vs. Oklahoma Wildcatters, and Carolina Cowboys vs. New York Mavericks.
The weekend wraps up Sunday with three more matchups, giving fans one final opportunity to watch teams battle for valuable wins before the PBR Teams season continues toward the playoffs.
Why PBR Teams Is Different
If you’ve watched PBR before but haven’t experienced the Teams format, Anaheim is a great opportunity to see the sport from a completely different perspective.
PBR Teams combines the individual skill and danger of professional bull riding with the energy of a team sport. Riders aren’t simply competing for themselves; they’re contributing to a greater effort, and one eight-second ride can shift the momentum of an entire game. That team dynamic also gives fans another reason to pick a side.
Whether you’re following the defending champion Carolina Cowboys, cheering for one of the league’s established teams, or simply want to see which squad can put together the strongest weekend, every game carries its own storyline.
The 2026 season is also particularly competitive. Four different teams have won the championship during the league’s first four seasons: the Nashville Stampede in 2022, Texas Rattlers in 2023, Austin Gamblers in 2024, and Carolina Cowboys in 2025. With six other teams still looking for their first title, the race remains wide open.
The Road to Las Vegas Starts Here
Anaheim isn’t the final stop of the season, but that’s exactly what makes this weekend so important.
The 2026 PBR Teams regular season includes 12 events before the championship arrives in Las Vegas November 6–8. All 10 teams will ultimately compete at the championship, where they will battle through a progressive elimination format for the title.
With the regular season moving toward its final stretch, every win becomes increasingly important. That makes a September weekend in Anaheim more than just a chance to watch bull riding. It’s an opportunity to watch teams jockey for position as the championship picture begins to take shape.
A Full Weekend of PBR Action
PBR Teams: Anaheim runs for three days at Honda Center, giving fans multiple chances to experience the action.
Friday, September 11: 7:45 p.m. PST
Saturday, September 12: 6:45 p.m. PST
Sunday, September 13: 1:15 p.m. PST
Whether you make it a Friday night outing, spend your Saturday watching the teams battle it out, or catch Sunday’s final matchups, Anaheim offers a full weekend of professional bull riding in one of Southern California’s premier entertainment venues. If you’ve never experienced PBR Teams live, don’t expect to simply sit back and watch. The combination of powerful bulls, elite athletes, rapid-fire competition, and a crowd getting behind its favorite team creates an atmosphere that is meant to be experienced in person.
Don’t Miss PBR Teams: Anaheim
The countdown is on for one of the biggest bull riding weekends to hit Southern California this fall.
PBR Teams: Anaheim takes place September 11–13, 2026, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Tickets are available now, with general admission, PBR Direct, and premium ticket options offered through PBR. If you’re ready to see professional bull riding with a team-sport twist, grab your tickets, choose your team, and get ready for three days of eight-second battles.
The bulls are ready. The teams are ready. Anaheim is ready.
Get your tickets and experience PBR Teams: Anaheim live at Honda Center this September.
Last Updated on 09/07/2026 by Fernando Rosas Suarez
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