Professional Bull Riding will once again make its way back to Jacksonville, Florida this weekend and fans are waiting eagerly to witness the high-octane action. With this, the PBR’s premier Unleash the Beast is set to take over Florida for the first time in three years and there are several ways to keep up with the progress of the event for those who wish to experience some titillating moments.
The VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena will host the invitational tournament where 40 of the world’s top names from the bull riding community will battle it out on the dirt to establish themselves as the most dominant riders. As the PBR World Champion title looms on the horizon, here’s how to keep track of everything that happens.
Bull Riding fans await major showdown in Jacksonville
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In its latest Instagram post, the official PBR account has shared details of where to follow Unleash the Beast. “Set your alarms for all the action happening in Florida this weekend.“, reads the caption of the post, also showing the organizer’s excitement at the event making its return to Florida. The title reads “PBR (handshaking emoji) JAX“, highlighting just how anticipatory the upcoming U.S. Border Patrol PBR event is.
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The accompanying image sheds light on where to watch the event. The first day of Unleash the Beast (February 23) will be broadcast on Pluto TV, and fans can make the most of it with a Ride Pass. Round 2 of the competition, which is scheduled to take place on the same day as the Championship (February 25), will be available for live viewing through the CBS Sports Network. Day 1’s events will commence at 7:30 pm EST, while the second day will begin at 8:00 pm EST.
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The series of images that come with the post shows some intense moments from previous PBR events, obviously curated to give hints about the adrenaline-filled event that awaits fans. After last week’s thrilling UTB events, Jacksonville will only add to this season’s tumultuous PBR happenings.
World’s best bull riders itching to get back on the action
Over the last couple of weekends, PBR spread its charm in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. Like the ritual that is already established, PBR updated their rankings after the last tournament and some incredible changes in the list have the fans riling. According to the current standings, UTB LA winner Cassio Dias (723.83) sits comfortably on the top. Following the Brazilian Dias is the American rider Austin Richardson with 533.50 points.
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The winner of UTB Utah Koltin Hevalow has been named as the third one on the list. All of these riders will be looking to make the most of the opportunities this weekend with hopes of achieving better rankings with the eyes set on the 2024 PBR World Champion title. With such a staked list, it remains to be seen which of these stars come out on top as the dust settles in Jacksonville.