PBR TEAM AUSTIN GAMBLERS
Bull Riding
- Jodi Erpelding
- 08/11/2026
TURN UP THE HEAT FOR 2026 PBR GAMBLER DAYS – PRESENTED BY TECOVAS AT MOODY CENTER
Austin’s PBR Team Ready to Deliver Three Days of Pure Western Adrenaline, Live Music, and Unforgettable Moments, August 21-23
AUSTIN, TX (August XX, 2026) –The Austin Gamblers are transforming Moody Center into the epicenter of Western entertainment on August 21-23. The Gamblers are serving up their fifth annual homestand with a weekend that’s equal parts heart-pounding action, chart-topping musical talent, and genuine Texas hospitality. PBR Gambler Days Presented by Tecovas isn’t just an event – it’s a three-day celebration that captures everything Austin stands for. Tickets start at $34 and are available at Ticketmaster.com, AustinGamblers.com and MoodyCenterATX.com, or by calling PBR customer service at 1-800-732-1727.
“Five years of Gambler Days is a milestone worth celebrating, and we want this year’s event to reflect just how far we’ve come alongside our fans. There’s an energy that takes over Austin when the best bull riders in the world step into the arena, and Gambler Days has grown into a weekend that captures that excitement well beyond the competition. From the action on the dirt to live music and entertainment throughout the weekend, we’re bringing everything together for an unforgettable fifth year and giving our fans plenty of reasons to celebrate with us.”
J.J. Gottsch CEO of the Austin Gamblers
In addition to the stacked live music lineup including Dustin Lynch and Nelly, the Gamblers just announced the return of VAVO, the DJ duo whose unique style combines country music with EDM production. VAVO will be performing during Fan Fest on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22
Beginning August 19, expect high-energy entertainment with Fan Fest experiences, craft cocktail specials, live performances spanning multiple genres, and more!
Wednesday, August 19
Texas Tee-Haw
WHAT:An opportunity to raise funds for Folds of Honor and the Central Texas Public Safety Commission and celebrate Gambler partners and neighbors at this iconic Par 3 course in Austin
WHEN:Wednesday, August 19 | 4 -8 p.m
WHERE:Butler Pitch & Putt, 201 Lee Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Thursday, August 20
Gambler Days Kickoff Party at YETI Flagship
WHAT:Join the Austin Gamblers for the official public kick-off to Gamblers Week. This is an exclusive opportunity to meet the championship team and other PBR riders in town for a weekend of celebration. Come enjoy drinks, music, gather autographs, and say hello to the world’s best bull riders!
WHEN:Wednesday, August 20 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
WHERE:YETI Flagship | 220 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
GAMBLER DAYS
Fan Fest
WHAT:Fan Fest kicks off the weekend-long celebration with unbeatable drink specials, live entertainment, and the ultimate pre-game atmosphere. Fans can enjoy local vendors, food trucks, interactive experiences, and pre-event performances before the first whistle
WHEN:Friday, August 21 – Sunday, August 23
WHERE:Moody Center | 2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
Friday, August 21 – PBR Gambler Days Night 1
PBR Gambler Days Night 1:
- 5:30 – 8 p.m. | Fan Fest Day 1
- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | VAVO DJ set on Fan Fest stage
- 6:30- 7:30 p.m. | Dustin Lynch pre-event performance on Fan Fest stage
- 7:45 p.m. | Pauline Reese performs the National Anthem
- 7:45 p.m.| PBR Gambler Days Night 1
- 10 p.m. | Post-event Dirt Party DJ set by Dustin Lynch
- Post Event | Official Gamblers After-Party at the White Horse
- *Gamblers will be honoring the brave police officers who stopped the mass shooting spree in downtown Austin in March with the Horse Soldier’s Be Cowboy award.
- *Special appearances by various University of Texas Sports Teams including:
- Women’s Rowing – National Champions
- Softball – National Champions
- Swim & Dive – National Champions
- Baseball – College World Series Participant
- *College Night – discounted student admission with a valid college ID
Saturday, August 22 – PBR Gambler Days Night 2
PBR Gambler Days Night 2:
- 4 – 6:30 p.m.| Fan Fest Day 2
- 4 – 5 p.m. | All My Groovy Friends performance on Fan Fest stage
- 5 to 6 p.m. | VAVO DJ set on Fan Fest stage
- 6:15 p.m. | Amanda Nelson performs the National Anthem
- 6:15 p.m.| PBR Gambler Days Night 2
- 9:30 p.m. | Post-event Dirt Party featuring Nelly
- Post Event | Official Gamblers After-Party at the White Horse
Sunday, August 23 – PBR Gambler Days Championship
PBR Gambler Days Day 3:
- 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Fan Fest Day 3
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Fan Fest DJ set
- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. | Tejano Queen Forever performance on Fan Fest stage
- 1:45 p.m. | Sophia Moreno performs the National Anthem
- 1:45 p.m. | PBR Gambler Days Day 3
- Post Event | Official Gamblers After-Party “Sunday Funday” at the White Horse
- *Ceremony honoring Bobby Ray Inman with the American Warrior Award. Inman is a four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy and founder of the Central Texas Public Safety Commission (CTPSC).
- *Family Day Sunday – presented by SCHEELS
Tickets for PBR Gambler Days Presented by Tecovas are on sale now and start at $34 (taxes and fees not included) and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, AustinGamblers.com and MoodyCenterATX.com, or by calling PBR customer service at 1-800-732-1727
For more information on Austin Gamblers, visit their website and be sure to follow along on social media
ABOUT AUSTIN GAMBLERS
2024 PBR Teams Champions, the Austin Gamblers are based in Austin, Texas, where the team’s fifth annual Gambler Days homestand will take place at the state-of-the-art Moody Center on August 21-23, 2026, bringing three days of world-class professional bull riding to the heart of downtown Austin. The team is coached by PBR legend and world champion Michael Gaffney. Under the leadership of JJ Gottsch as CEO, the Austin Gamblers are owned by Egon and Abby Durban. Both originally from Texas, Egon is Co-CEO of Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, and serves on the board of directors of Dell Technologies, whose founder, Michael Dell, is also a minority investor in the Gamblers.
All PBR Teams events are carried on either CBS Television Network, the CW, streaming live on YouTube, RidePass on Pluto app, and PBR app. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, Twitter at Twitter.com/PBR, and YouTube atYouTube.com/PBR
ABOUT PBR TEAMS
PBR Teams is an elite league featuring the world’s top bull riders competing on teams in five-on-five games leading to a Team Championship at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. During the 2026 season, the league’s fifth, each of the 10 teams – Arizona Ridge Riders of Glendale, AZ; Austin Gamblers of Austin, TX; Carolina Cowboys of Greensboro, NC; Florida Freedom of Sunrise, FL; Kansas City Outlaws of Kansas City, MO; Missouri Thunder of Ridgedale, MO; Nashville Stampede of Nashville, TN; New York Mavericks of Belmont Park, NY; Oklahoma Wildcatters of Oklahoma City, OK; and Texas Rattlers of Fort Worth, TX – will host a three-day homestand. Neutral-site games in Anaheim, CA and Fort Collins, CO are planned for the 2026 season as well.
PBR Teams, launched in July 2022, builds on the existing structure of professional bull riding with the same basic rules for judging and scoring qualified 8-second bull rides. In events staged in a tournament-style format, all teams compete in head-to-head matchups against a different opponent each day. Each game features five riders per team squaring off against another team. Full team rosters are comprised of seven riders on the Protected Roster and three Reserve Roster riders. The team with the highest aggregate score of qualified rides among its riders is declared the winner of each game.
PBR is part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a global sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit the PBR Teams website or follow on all social media platforms:
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