PBR Unleash the Beast Returns to Billings, Montana for April 17-18, 2026 Event

The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Unleash the Beast tour is set to return to Billings, Montana on April 17-18, 2026, marking the 17th event of the 2026 season. The competition will seize place at the First Interstate Arena at MetraPark, continuing a tradition of elite bull riding in the Treasure State.

According to the official 2026 schedule announced by PBR in October 2025, the Billings event follows stops in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (April 10-12) and precedes the Tacoma, Washington leg (April 24-25). The tour features the world’s Top 40 bull riders competing against the rankest bovine athletes in the sport.

Fans attending the April 17-18 event in Billings can expect two nights of high-stakes competition, with rides scored on a 0-100 point system based on both rider and bull performance. The event is part of PBR’s premier Unleash the Beast series, which visits 19 cities across 17 states during the 2026 season.

Tickets for the Billings event are available through authorized vendors, with options for general admission and premium seating. The First Interstate Arena at MetraPark has hosted numerous PBR events over the years, establishing itself as a regular stop on the tour’s itinerary.

The 2026 Unleash the Beast season began in December 2025 and will culminate with back-to-back weekends in Fort Worth, Texas at the Cowtown Coliseum (May 7-10) and Dickies Arena (May 14-17), where the season champion will be determined.

As bull riding continues to grow in popularity worldwide, PBR’s Unleash the Beast remains the sport’s premier competition, attracting top talent from the United States, Brazil, Canada, and Australia. The Billings event offers Montana fans a chance to witness world-class bull riding action without leaving the state.

For the most current information on tickets, event times, and competitor lineups for the April 17-18, 2026 PBR Unleash the Beast event in Billings, Montana, fans are encouraged to visit the official PBR website or authorized ticketing partners.