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Enjoy three nights of Challenger Series Professional Bull Riding with some of the world’s top riders and bulls.
Enjoy three nights of Challenger Series Professional Bull Riding with some of the world’s top riders and bulls. Tickets range from General Admission to Golden Buckle VIP and are all first come, first serve bleacher seating. Big Sky PBR is set in an outdoor arena and is a rain or shine event.
All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Babies/toddlers 2 years and under are free of charge. All tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating. Please note Music-Only tickets do not include access to the Big Sky PBR bull riding.
If you need ADA accommodations, please contact us.
Big Sky Resort Tax (4%) is added into the price of each ticket.
Reserve your spot in premium seating for up to 25 people with catered meals, a personal bartender and concierge, access to all VIP amenities and custom branding signage.
Tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating and include:
Tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating and include:
Tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating and include:
Tickets are first come, first served VIP bleacher seating and include:
Tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating and include:
Tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating and include:
Tickets are first come, first served VIP bleacher seating and include:
Tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating and include:
Join us for the biggest week in Big Sky, held July 11 - July 19, 2025. Starting with the Big Sky Community Rodeo and punctuated by three nights of the toughest sport on dirt. Some of the world’s best bull riders have named the Big Sky PBR ‘Event of the Year’ 11 times in a row and it has grown into a week of family-friendly activities.
Designated parking for Big Sky PBR is via passes sold at the gate to the parking lot, first come; first served, with lot located across from the arena on Aspen Leaf Drive. Additional parking in Big Sky is very limited, please take advantage of carpooling and prepaid parking reservations or find a public parking lot near Town Center. If you need ADA accommodations, please email us.
2025 Big Sky PBR merch is available now. Shop everything from hats and hoodies to posters and more. Get your gear today to be the best dressed at this summer's event!
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available.
Thursday, July 17: Gates open at 4:30 PM, Calcutta starts at 5:30 PM, PBR starts at 6 PM
Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19: Gates Open at 5:30 PM, Calcutta starts at 6:30, PBR starts at 7 PM
Montana weather is unpredictable; Please come prepared.
We suggest bringing:
No outside food and drink is allowed at the event. However, we do encourage attendees to bring an empty reusable water bottle that can be filled out at the multiple water-filling stations throughout the arena.
Designated parking for Big Sky PBR is limited. The available parking across from the arena is first come; first served. Additional parking in Big Sky is very limited, please take advantage of carpooling, walking to the venue, or finding a public parking lot near Town Center. If you need ADA accommodations, please email events@theoutlawpartners.com.
Yes, there will be two ATMs available on site.
Will Call will be open the week of Big Sky PBR. Please check back for specific timing and locations.
We strongly encourage picking up your tickets (wristbands or lanyards) before the event, to avoid lines.
Please bring your ID and your ticket confirmation email to pick up your tickets.
Your purchase of a ticket to the Big Sky PBR includes music-only ticket access on Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19 to see Stephen Wilson Jr. and Chancey Williams respectively on the stage inside the Big Sky Events Arena. The concerts will start promptly after the PBR ends around 9:15 PM.
If you do not have a ticket to the PBR on Friday or Saturday night, but would like to purchase music-only tickets, please visit the ticketing website to purchase.
Thursday, July 18 afterparty music is free and open to the public in Len Hill Park as part of the Music in the Mountains event; you do not need a ticket to attend.
The 40 riders are split into nine teams of five with each team auctioned off to the highest bidder. 50% of proceeds will be pooled into a ‘pot’ and split three ways with the other 50% going to charity. Calcutta winners are based on individual long-go rider scores. 1st place will receive 60%, 2nd place will receive 30% and 3rd place will receive 10%.
Mutton bustin’ will take place at intermission each night of the PBR. When announced over the speaker, one adult and the child will come down behind the bucking chutes to get set up with a helmet and protective vest and lined up in order to ride their sheep.
No, please leave your furry friends at home. Service Dogs require strict pre-approval 72 hours in advance of the event. Email events@theoutlawpartners.com.
By purchasing this ticket and attending the event you and all individuals in your party acknowledge Big Sky PBR is a public event and you grant permission to the Event Organizer(s), partners, licensees and assigns, including but not limited to our brand and media partners, to utilize your image, likeness, acts, poses, and appearance at the event in any live or recorded video or photographic display for any purpose in any medium, without further authorization form, or compensation to, you or anyone acting on your behalf.
The best time to arrive for PBR is early! Parking will fill up quickly and lines may start to form.
Yes, please contact us at events@theoutlawpartners.com prior to the event to request assistance.
No, camping and RV parking are not allowed on or near the venue. There are limited first-come, first-served Forest Service campgrounds near Big Sky including Red Cliff, Greek Creek, Moose Creek and Swan Creek. Dispersed camping may be available in other public land adjacent to Big Sky. We recommend booking a campsite through the US Forest Service website.
Big Sky Resort also offers paid RV, Camper, and trailer parking. Reserve a spot and learn more online.
Big Sky, Montana is at an elevation of approximately 7000 feet, and has mountain weather patterns which range from chilly nights to warm days. Expect nighttime temperatures in the 30s-50s and daytime temps in the 50s-70s. Dressing in layers is a good idea, and a jacket and/or rain jacket is recommended. The PBR venue is outdoor in a sagebrush field with a mix of dirt, rocks, grass and other natural elements, so supportive, closed toed shoes are recommended.
Mutton Bustin will include one round of 10 participants each night of PBR based on a first-come, first-served reservation basis. Buckaroos must be 3-6 years old, weigh less than 60lbs and have a ticket to the Big Sky PBR.
