FORT WORTH, Tex. — For the first time in league history, the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) will hold its prestigious World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas, with the 2022 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast set to buck into Dickies Arena from May 13-22.
The league has announced the 40 riders that have qualified to compete, including Steelville, Missouri’s Bob Mitchell.
Featuring seven long rounds and a championship round of competition, the 2022 PBR World Finals opening weekend will take place at Dickies Arena Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 at 6:45 p.m. CDT for Rounds 1-2, and Sunday, May 15 at 1:45 p.m. CDT for Round 3. The action will continue on Thursday, May 19, Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21 at 7:45 p.m. CDT for Rounds 4-6, concluding on Sunday, May 22 at 8:45 a.m. CDT with Round 7 and the championship round. Rounds 1, 3, 4 and 6 will be populated by a random draw, while Rounds 2, 5 and 7 will feature a draft format. The championship round will be pre-set.
The rider that earns the most world points through the eight rounds will earn the PBR World Finals event title and $300,000, while the top ranked rider will be crowned the 2022 PBR World Champion earning a $1 million bonus and the coveted golden buckle.