INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Professional Bull Riders (PBR) premier Unleash The Beast is making its fifth straight visit to Indianapolis for two action-packed days in Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:45 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 21, and at 1:45 p.m. EST on Sunday, March 22.
For two adrenaline-charged nights, the world’s top bull riders will go head-to-head against the most fearsome animal athletes on the planet in a series of jaw-dropping, unpredictable 8-second battles. Known as America’s Original Extreme Sport, PBR delivers a non-stop action experience unlike anything else in sports and entertainment.
PBR Indianapolis presented by Cooper Tires will be the 14th event of the 18-event 2025-26 Unleash The Beast season, showcasing the top athletes in the sport, both human and bovine, with every second packed with grit, guts and glory. Each stop on the tour counts toward qualifying for the prestigious PBR World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2025, Unleash The Beast hosted more than 516,000 fans, including selling out 29 event days.
Andrew Alvidrez clinched the 2025 event title with 260 points through two rounds and a championship round. Alvidrez edged out Koltin Hevalow, who had 253.75 points, and Elizmar Jeremias with 179.5 in second and third on the podium, respectively.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 29, for the general public with options for VIP Elite Seats and combos as well.
Tickets can be purchased:
• At the Gainbridge Fieldhouse Box Office
• Online at Ticketmaster.com or PBR.com
• PBRewards Members can also call PBRDirect at 800-732-1727 or purchase via PBR.com
EVENT FAST FACTS
• 750 tons of dirt (1.5 million pounds) are brought in to transform Gainbridge Fieldhouse into a bull-riding mecca.
• The dirt is a special clay-sand blend establishing a firm enough surface for the bulls to buck hard but soft enough so that every rider is not injured when thrown like a rag doll.
• It takes seven semi-trucks to haul in the equipment for the event.
• A crew of about 30 works around the clock to prepare the venue.
• Over 50 of the rankest bucking bulls on the planet will be on site.
• PBR bulls are remarkable animal athletes born to buck. Each is a member of a special breed — the American Bucking Bull.
• By virtue of competing in PBR, they get the best food and care, avoiding a very brief career in the meatpacking industry.
• The average PBR bull weighs 1,800 pounds.
• The average bull rider? Just 140 pounds.
Don’t miss this action-packed weekend where man and beast collide in one of the most electrifying shows in sports — the only sport showcasing a lightweight taking on a heavyweight. Whether you’re a seasoned PBR fan or new to the scene, PBR Indianapolis presented by Cooper Tires is an event that will keep everyone on the edge of their seat.
Photo courtesy of Bull Stock Media