Arizona Ridge Ridgers bring PBR home in Glendale

The Arizona Ridge Riders, who joined the Professional Bull Riders Teams League in its inaugural season in 2022, are headed home to Desert Diamond Arena to host three days of action at their annual homestand Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 8-10.

The Ridge Riders, Arizona’s first-ever professional bull riding team, compete in one of the fastest-growing sports leagues in the country. PBR Teams transforms individual heroics into intense team competition, delivering  drama and spectacular athleticism.

Tickets for the three-day celebration of world-class athleticism are on sale now to the public at PBR.com and Ticketmaster.com. 

Fans can save with three-day combo tickets, offering a 20% discount on all tickets excluding VIP and lowest-priced seating. 

The bull riding action for the 2026 PBR Teams: Ridge Rider Days, presented by Energy Transfer at Desert Diamond Arena begins at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 7:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and culminates at 6:45 p.m. Saturday Oct. 10. 

Under the leadership of General Manager Casey Lane, Head Coach Colby Yates and Director of Team Culture Mo Brings Plenty, Arizona’s roster features some of the sport’s fan-favorite talents, 14x PBR World Finals qualifier Eduardo Aparecido, 2015 PBR Brazil champion Luciano DeCastro, two-time PBR Canada Champion Nick Tetz, Eric Novoa and many more. 

Before fans head inside the arena for five head-to-head bull riding games each night, they can enjoy the fan zone held outdoors on the plaza each day featuring music, vendors, autograph sessions and family-friendly activities.

PBR Teams league continues to grow. Overall, league attendance rose again in 2025, with millions tuning in nationwide across CBS and CW broadcasts.

Riding percentages climbing to 42.13% – with riders and bulls alike performing at an elite level.