PBR RETURNS TO LEXINGTON FOR 10TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR ON APRIL 9-10, 2027
Lexington, KY (Nov. 5, 2026) – PBR (Professional Bull Riders) returns to Lexington for its 10th consecutive year April 9-10, 2027, bringing two nights of PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour action to Rupp Arena.
The 2027 event will bring to Lexington the sport’s grizzled veterans and rising stars matched against top bovine athletes for two nights of high-energy competition and the ultimate eight-second man-versus-beast showdown.
At the 2026 Cooper Tires PBR Lexington, Mason Taylor (Maypearl, Texas) claimed his second Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour victory of the season with a win at Rupp Arena. Taylor rode Still Flyin’ Crazy for 87.40 points Friday night and Son of a Bass for 86.75 points Saturday, finishing with a 174.15-point aggregate score and earning 136 Velocity points.
PBR Lexington begins at 8 p.m. ET Friday, April 9, and 7 p.m. ET Saturday, April 10.
Two-day combo tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 5, followed by a venue presale on Thursday, Nov. 12, and the general public on-sale Thursday, Nov. 19.
Tickets will be available in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays, at Ticketmaster.com and PBR.com. PBRewards Members may also purchase tickets by calling PBRDirect at 800-732-1727.
Combo tickets for both nights are available at a 25% discount. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more paid tickets, including special pricing for first responders. Supergroups (Corporate Employee Benefits Program) save up to $15 per ticket. Ticket prices are subject to change, and standard ticket fees may apply. Please contact our Group Sales Office at 859.551.3070 or email groupsales@centralbankcenter.com
Premium VIP seating is also available, including seats close to the dirt and action, pre-event photo opportunities on the dirt in front of the bucking chutes, concession vouchers and commemorative credentials. The VIP1 package includes an exclusive pre-show experience with PBR talent and/or riders, two PBR gifts and a digital photo download.
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