PUEBLO, Colo. - PBR (Professional Bull Riders) and INFR (Indian National Finals Rodeo)  today announced a full slate of coverage for the 43^rd annual INFR Finals on October 23-27 at South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

RidePass, the PBR’s western sports digital network, will bring fans live coverage of the ten rounds of competition each day of the five-day event at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. MT.  Anthony Lucia will serve as lead play-by-play announcer.

The INFR Finals, visiting Las Vegas for the 11^th year, features 32 contestants per event in timed events, 22 per event in rough stock, and 33 in Junior/Senior events. Athletes representing more than 75 tribes across North America will be competing for more than $500,000.   

Fans will see some of the best rodeo athletes in the world, including PRCA’s elite including Derrick Begay (eight-time WNFR Qualifier/Team Roping), Dustin Bird (five-time WNFR Qualifier/Team Roping), and Coleman Proctor (five-time WNFR Qualifier/Team Roping).

Additionally, 12 year-old Rocksie Marchand and her horse Roo are back to defend their gold buckle, which they won last year when Rocksie became the youngest INFR World Champion in history.

INFR is also a family affair: This year, three generations of Cummings – George, son Casey and grandson Tobin – will compete against each other in team roping.

The INFR will be offered to fans at $19.99 for a pay-per-view event pass. Fans can also purchase a $49.99 annual RidePass membership, which also includes coverage of World Series of Team Roping (WSTR) and United States Tam Roping Championship (USTRC), premier rodeo events from WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance), and the PBR World Finals.

“The INFR is honored to partner with the PBR,” said Bo Vocu, President, INFR. “Our partnership will create wonderful opportunities for our elite Native athletes. Our association with PBR and RidePass will also allow our great fans access to our event via the Nation's leading online western sports media source.”

“Our partnership with the INFR, the world’s oldest and largest Indian rodeo organization, reflects the PBR’s ongoing support of the Native American community,” said Sean Gleason, CEO, PBR. “We’re very excited to bring fans the INFR Finals via RidePass, and shine a light on these talented rodeo athletes.”