PUEBLO, Colo. - As a result of decisions made by local authorities, the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth, Georgia set to host the PBR Unleash the Beast event is not open to public gatherings. PBR will proceed with this weekend’s event in a closed environment with no fans in attendance.
PBR is providing refunds to fans at the point of purchase. Fans should contact the Infinite Energy Center Box Office or AXS starting on March 16, 2020. Fans that purchased via PBR Direct will receive an email with refund instructions.
Both PBR broadcasts from this weekend’s event in Duluth will be broadcast LIVE on CBS Sports Network. Tune in LIVE on Saturday night at 7 p.m. ET and Sunday at Noon ET. Championship Sunday will also be re-aired in its regularly scheduled time slot at 5 p.m. ET. Longtime PBR color commentator Craig Hummer will be joined by 2002 World Finals event winner J.W. Hart on the television broadcast.
RidePass will also provide fans LIVE coverage beginning at 6:55 p.m. ET Saturday and 11:55 a.m. ET Sunday. The special presentation will be hosted by PBR Entertainer Flint Rasmussen and Scott Grover, bringing fans a behind-the-scenes look of all the action.
Given fluid circumstances related to the novel coronavirus, moving forward we are taking each PBR event on a case-by-case basis. We will share news as our plans unfold.
The health and safety of anyone attending, working or competing at a PBR event remains a top priority, and PBR is taking a series of measures in the current environment, including significantly limiting our production and operations crew, screening every individual entering the building in accordance with CDC guidelines, and limiting building access to essential personnel only.
Zones within the Infinite Energy Center are being created to separate groups of people from functions such as event production, television, judges and contestants. Bull riders will be separated into six different locker rooms.
The event is voluntary for riders and stock contractors. There will be no penalty for any rider who chooses not to attend.
And because our sport is always concerned about the animal athletes, fans should know: Bulls are not affected by COVID-19.