AUSTIN, Texas – Texans are invited to experience the heart-pounding adrenaline of bull riding, the two-stepping beats of country music and the chance to get exclusive “Yellowstone” giveaways as theAustin Gamblers pro bull riding team competes atPBR Gambler Days Presented by Tecovas at Moody Center. From August 25-27, Moody Center will be transformed into a captivating Western extravaganza, featuring a weekend of nonstop entertainment, exhilaration and adventure.
"We couldn't be more thrilled to bring the breathtaking action of PBR Gambler Days to our hometown of Austin,” said J.J. Gottsch, CEO and General Manager, Austin Gamblers. “It's set to be an unforgettable weekend of excitement and fun. We invite everyone to saddle up with us and experience the magic of PBR Gambler Days.”
In addition to the bull riding events, guests can also enjoy Gamblers Fan Fests complete with food trucks, drink specials, live music and more!
Tuesday, August 22:
Happy Hour at YETI Flagship
WHAT: Join the Austin Gamblers on-site for a happy hour at the YETI Flagship store. This is your chance to meet the team as they gear up for Gambler Days. Don’t be shy — come on down, grab a drink on the YETI patio, and say hi!
WHEN: Tuesday, August 22 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: YETI Flagship | 220 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Wednesday, August 23:
Meet & Greet at Tecovas Domain Northside
WHAT: The entire Austin Gamblers pro bull riding team will be at Tecovas to meet you, Gambler Nation. Hang out with the team and maybe treat yourself to a new pair of boots in time for PBR Gambler Days Presented by Tecovas.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 23 | 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: Tecovas Domain Northside | 11701 Domain Blvd Suite #106, Austin, TX 78758
Thursday, August 24:
Western Sports Foundation Among the Stars Gala Presented by the Austin Gamblers
Western Sports Foundation is celebrating its 25th year and will bring together stars both inside and outside the Western arena, including rodeo athletes, corporate executives, influencers, special guests, and more to celebrate. The evening will include a cocktail hour, seated dinner, awards program, live auction, and numerous other surprises. All are invited to join for an evening of camaraderie and recognition. Tickets are available athttps://wsfgala.org/. Guests who use code GAMBLERS will receive $200 off an individual ticket or $1,000 off a table.
WHEN: Thursday, August 24 | 6-11 p.m.
WHERE: Fairmont Austin | 101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Gamblers Fan Fests:
WHAT: Fan Fests will take place before every night of competition for PBR Gambler Days Presented by Tecovas. Guests are invited to indulge in mouthwatering bites from food trucks like 915 Taco, Mighty Fine Burgers, and more. Raise a glass to the weekend with unbeatable drink specials including $5 Bud Light & Michelob Ultra, $6.50 White Claw and Karbach Love Street. With a live DJ, special appearance by Kelley James, and pre-event performances by country music stars Warren Zeiders, William Clark Green, and Kevin Fowler, it’s set to be the perfect way to spend the weekend. On Friday, August 25, fans can enjoy special appearances by UT Cheer & Pom, Hook ‘Em, and the Alumni Band. To top it all off, the first 1,000 fans on site that day will receive a must-have “Yellowstone” Dutton Ranch hat, courtesy of the Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships. The first 1,000 fans on site on Saturday, August 26 will receive a “Yellowstone” Dutton Ranch t-shirt, sponsored by UB Bucking Co. Additionally, the first 500 kids on Sunday, August 27 will receive a Gamblers belt buckle sponsored by Rock & Roll Denim.
WHEN:
Friday, August 25 | 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, August 26 | 4-7 p.m.
Sunday, August 27 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Gamblers Fan Fest + Family-Friendly Festival)
WHERE: Moody Center | 2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
Friday, August 25 - PBR Gambler Days Night 1 & College Night:
Gamblers College Night
WHAT: College students are invited to experience the thrills of bull riding with a specially discounted ticket at $24. Cheers the hometown team with drink specials, UT Football, Cheer & Pom, Hook ‘Em and the beloved Alumni Band.
WHEN: Friday, August 25
6:15 p.m. | Moody Center doors open
6:15-7:15 p.m. | Pre-event performance by Warren Zeiders
7:45 p.m. | PBR Teams event begins
WHERE: Moody Center | 2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
Austin Gamblers vs. Kansas City Outlaws
When PBR Gambler Days Presented by Texcovas gets underway, the Austin Gamblers will go head-to-head with the Kansas City Outlaws. A budding rivalry, the Gamblers fell short of their second consecutive event win in Kansas City when they were edged by the Outlaws in extra outs. Earlier in the night, the three preceding games will feature the Carolina Cowboys taking on the Texas Rattlers Missouri Thunder going head-to-head with the Arizona Ridge Riders, and the Oklahoma Freedom squaring off with the Nashville Stampede.
Saturday, August 26 | PBR Gambler Days Night 2:
WHEN: Saturday, August 26
5:15 p.m. | Moody Center doors open
5:30-6:30 p.m. | Pre-event performance by William Clark Green
6:45 p.m. | PBR Teams event begins
WHERE: Moody Center | 2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
Austin Gamblers vs. Texas Rattlers
On the second night of PBR Gambler Days Presented by Tecovas, the Austin Gamblers will take on the Texas Rattlers in a Battle for the Lone Star State. The Gamblers currently lead the rivalry series 1-0, knocking off the Rattlers 173.25-171.25 in Kansas City, Missouri. The remaining games that evening include: the Oklahoma Freedom against the Missouri Thunder, Carolina Cowboys taking on the Arizona Ridge Riders, and the Nashville Stampede going up against the Kansas City Outlaws.
Sunday, August 27 | PBR Gambler Days Day 3 - Championship Day & Kid’s Day:
Championship Day & Kids FREE Sunday
WHAT: Championship Sunday will ring in the culmination of three days of bull riding games with one emerging the PBR Gambler Days Champion. Watch the best bull riders in the world fight for glory in a series of exhilarating head-to-head games. And the best part? Kids can join in on the adventure for FREE! With each adult ticket purchase, receive one free kid's ticket, making it a perfect family outing. Offer valid on upper deck tickets for August 27, 2023, only. Limited to eight total tickets per purchase. The final price of the two tickets is the value of one full price ticket. Additional fees may apply. To sweeten the deal, a Gamblers belt buckle sponsored by Rock & Roll Denim will be gifted to the first 500 kids in attendance. Head over to Moody Center before the riders enter the bull pen for a free family-friendly festival complete with live music, kids activities and more!
WHEN: Sunday, August 27
12:15 p.m. | Moody Center doors open
12:30-1:30 p.m. | Pre-event performance by Kevin Fowler
1:45 p.m. | PBR Teams event begins
WHERE: Moody Center | 2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
Austin Gamblers vs. Oklahoma Freedom:
The final day of PBR Gambler Days Presented by Tecovas will feature a showdown between the Lone Star State and the Sooner State, as the Austin Gamblers go up against the Oklahoma Freedom. The game will mark the first time the two titans go head-to-head in game play during the 2023 PBR Camping World Team Series season. Earlier that afternoon the event will kick off with a game between the Carolina Cowboys and Kansas City Outlaws, followed by a showdown between the Nashville Stampede and Arizona Ridge Riders, and a battle between the Missouri Thunder and Texas Rattlers.
Tickets for PBR Gambler Days Presented by Tecovas are on sale now, and start at $26 (taxes and fees not included) and can be purchased online atTicketmaster.com,PBR.com andMoodyCenterATX.com, or by calling PBR customer service at 1-800-732-1727.
Three-day ticket packages are available, offering fans a 15% discount on select price levels.
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