MIDLAND, Texas – This June, Chevron and the Ariat Texas Rattlers, Texas’ professional bull riding team, will again unite to host the second annual PBR Chevron Showdown presented by Ariat Texas Rattlers on June 12 at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas. The event, part of PBR’s Challenger Series, is anchored by a landmark charity initiative through which Chevron donates $800 to a local organization each time a member of the team logs a qualified ride – at the June 12 event and during the 2025 PBR Camping World Team Series season.

New for 2025, this year’s PBR Chevron Showdown will feature an exciting matchup between two of the top championship teams in the PBR Team Series. The 2022 PBR Team Champion Nashville Stampede facing off against the 2023 PBR Team Champion Ariat Texas Rattlers and Odessa College Wranglers rodeo team in a thrilling three-team bull riding format. 

“The inaugural PBR Chevron Showdown was a massive hit with fans,” said Chad Blankenship, Ariat Texas Rattlers President. “June 12th is poised to be even bigger and better, with PBR Team Series champions Nashville Stampede joining our champion Ariat Texas Rattlers and the Odessa College Rodeo team for a spectacular night of bull riding and entertainment. Thanks to Chevron and every ticket buyer, the event will also create significant charitable impact for the Odessa College Rodeo team and other Permian Basin organizations."

“The 2024 PBR Showdown was a unique opportunity for our OC Rodeo Bull Riders to train and learn from the best in the business,” said Tom Kelly, head coach of the Odessa College rodeo team. “Meeting and competing with the Texas Rattlers provided a level of confidence to our team and it has definitely been reflective in their competitive performance this year. Our OC Rodeo Team is forever grateful for the economic benefits that were provided to support our team activities including boot camp and scholarships. We are really looking forward to another great training and competition this year.”

Tickets for the event are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at ETIX.com or the Ector County Coliseum box office for as low as $25.

In 2024 Chevron donated more than $80,000 to Permian Basin charities with every ride made by an Ariat Texas Rattler, both in the PBR Chevron Showdown and in the regular season of the PBR Camping World Team Series. The program donated funding to nonprofits including the Midland Children’s Rehabilitation Center Hippotherapy Program, FFA programs in MISD and ECISD, and the Reeves County Junior Livestock Show.

The popular "$800 for 8 Seconds" program is set to make a triumphant return in 2025, continuing Chevron’s tradition of giving back to the community. In addition to supporting charitable causes, ticket sales from the event will benefit the Odessa College Rodeo Team, further bolstering the future of rodeo talent in Texas. Fans can look forward to thrilling rides that not only showcase incredible skill but also make a meaningful difference.
For more information about the Ariat Texas Rattlers, visit https://pbr.com/teams/rattlers/, Texas Rattlers on Facebook, or @texasrattlersofficial on Instagram.

Photo courtesy of Todd Brewer/Bull Stock Media