The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will make its 10th visit to Grand Rapids Jan. 23-24, 2026, bringing two days of bucking action back to
Van Andel Arena, where the rankest bulls and toughest cowboys will square off against each other.
Tickets on sale now at VanAndelArena.com. Over the course of the two-day event, 35 top riders will appear in the two initial rounds, taking on some of the sport’s toughest bulls. After two rounds, the top 10 riders with the highest aggregate scores ride for a chance at the event title.
The riders will battle it out for crucial Velocity points, which contribute to the Velocity Global Standings and determine who qualifies for the season-ending Velocity Tour Finals in Corpus Christi, Texas the first week of May 2026. In addition to a VT Championship, the Top 3 Velocity Finals riders not already qualified for PBR World Finals earn the right to compete at the World Championship event the second week in May 2026.
The two-day event at Van Andel Arena featuring riders determined to punch their ticket to the PWVT Finals in May 2026 begins on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. ET and Saturday Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. ET.
Stay tuned to
PBR.com for the full 2026 Velocity Tour schedule announcement along with the latest news and results. Be sure to follow the sport on all social media platforms at @PBR.
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