Missed the action this weekend? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Ridge Rider Days in Glendale, Arizona, hosted the final stop of the 2025 PBR Camping World Team Series regular season, setting the stage for the Teams Championship in Las Vegas, Oct. 24–26. With playoff implications on the line and one last chance to make a statement before Vegas, every ride mattered. From Florida Freedom’s regular-season title to John Crimber’s repeat MVP win, the weekend closed out the year with fireworks — and a clear preview of just how rank the final showdown will be, with only one team reining supreme.

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GLENDALE, DAY 1
Opening night set the tone for a weekend full of drama. Florida Freedom (24-9) kept its grip on the league lead, riding four bulls to beat Missouri Thunder (14-19) 339-171.5. Yan Victor Cunha (85.75 on Easy Labor) and Thiago Salgado (88.25 on Mo Money) sparked the rally, while Alex Cerqueira (76.5 on Smokin’ Joe) and John Crimber (88.5 on Blackstone) sealed the deal.

History was made soon after when the New York Mavericks (8-25) notched the franchise’s first perfect game — and the 10th in league history — in a 432-86.25 upset of the Nashville Stampede (13-20). All five riders — Leonardo Castro, Julio Cesar Marques, Marco Rizzo, João Henrique Lucas and Hudson Bolton — made the whistle to write a new chapter in Mavericks lore.

Momentum shifted throughout the night as the Austin Gamblers (22-11) fought past Kansas City 258.75-174, boosted by Dalton Kasel’s 89.25-point ride on Blue Nerve. The Carolina Cowboys edged Texas 172.5-87.5, thanks to Derek Kolbaba’s 86.75 points on Feeds Red River. Under the arena lights, the Arizona Ridge Riders (22-11) brought the hometown crowd to its feet as Keyshawn Whitehorse rode Let Him Fly for 88.5 to down the Oklahoma Wildcatters(11-22) and keep the playoff race roaring.

GLENDALE, DAY 2
Crowds packed the stands for a night of milestones, led by Florida Freedom’s official coronation as 2025 regular-season champions. A dominant 260-90 victory over the Kansas City Outlaws (11-23) sealed the title, with standout rides from João Ricardo Vieira (85.75 on Play Time), João Lucas Campos (87.5 on Ah Hell) and John Crimber (86.75 on Baldy).

Atop the leaderboard, the Austin Gamblers (23-11) rode their way into the postseason spotlight, clinching a first-round bye after defeating the Carolina Cowboys (18-16) 312.75-173.25. With the reside from Lucas Divino’s 85.5 points on Mike’s Motive ending the game.

Meanwhile, the Texas Rattlers (22-12) stayed in the chase for the final bye with one of their strongest team efforts yet, going 4-for-5 to overpower the Missouri Thunder 349.5-169.25. Brady Fielder (87 on Sneaky Situation) and Daniel Keeping (88.25 on Real Deal) anchored the win.

Energy peaked late as the Nashville Stampede (14-20) silenced the home crowd with a narrow 257.25-255.5 upset over the Arizona Ridge Riders, led by Cody Jesus (85.25 on Wildfire) and Gustavo Luiz da Silva (87 on Snoop Dog), forcing the postseason picture to come down to the wire.

GLENDALE, DAY 3
Everything was on the line Sunday as the regular season came to a close, and it didn’t disappoint. In a must-win clash for a first-round bye, the Texas Rattlers (23-12) took down the No. 1 Florida Freedom (25-10) 345.25-172.25. Brady Fielder (88.25 on Rank Hank), Daniel Keeping (87.25 on Project X), Winy dos Santos (86.25 on Rafiki) and Claudio Montanha Jr. (83.5 on Hillbilly Heat) all delivered to push Texas into the top three.

The moment also crowned an MVP. Battling through bruised ribs and a separated shoulder, John Crimber rode Smooth Violation for 86.25 points to secure his second consecutive MVP title, edging Fielder by 84 points. The 20-year-old phenom finished 25-for-34 (73.53%), joining Jose Vitor Leme as the only riders with two league MVP honors.

Elsewhere in Glendale, the Austin Gamblers (24-11) capped a flawless 3-0 weekend with a 262.75-170 win over the New York Mavericks, highlighted by Dener Barbosa’s 88.75 points on Tigger. The Nashville Stampede (15-20) carried their hot streak into Las Vegas, winning seven of their last nine games after topping Kansas City 171.75-86.25. The Missouri Thunder (15-20) closed the season with a spoiler win, upsetting Arizona 169.25-87.75 and ending the Ridge Riders’ bid for a first-round bye.

Final seedings after Ridge Rider Days — heading into Las Vegas:

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Around the PBR: 2026 Schedules and new stops on the road to more rank rides...

Unleash The Beast 2026
The PBR’s elite Unleash The Beast tour will visit 18 cities across 17 states next season, featuring first-time stops in Boston and at Florida State’s Doak Campbell Stadium. The 2026 campaign kicks off Dec. 12-13 in Manchester, New Hampshire, and concludes with the PBR World Finals returning to Fort Worth, Texas, next May.

Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour 2026
The 2026 Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will feature 27 events across 21 states, launching Dec. 6-7 in St. Louis, Missouri. Stops include Tulsa, Grand Rapids, Nampa and Palm Springs, all leading to the Velocity Tour Finals in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Check out both full schedules and start planning your 2026 bull riding season now by clicking HERE.

Looking ahead...

What’s next on the docket?

Fans can catch Bulls & Ghouls on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Owensboro Sportscenter in Owensboro, Kentucky, for a pre-Halloween weekend of high-flying rides and spooky-season energy.

After that, the countdown to Las Vegas begins. The Challenger Series Championship takes over South Point Arena on Oct. 22–23, where the sport’s rising stars will battle for jackpot moment in the spotlight.

Then, all eyes turn to T-Mobile Arena, Oct. 24–26, for the 2025 PBR Camping World Teams Championship — the ultimate test of grit and glory, where ten teams ride for one crown.

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