Texas Rattlers Sweep the Scoreboards as the 2026 PBR Teams Season Begins

Bulls and Beats Day 2 brought new matchups and new headlines. With some of PBR’s best riders entering the chutes, there was no lack of excitement at today’s event. The PBR Teams standings are now led by the Texas Rattlers, who are the only team to win both of their games so far.

From the Bulls and Beats event specifically, which opened the 2026 PBR Teams season at Colorado State University on July 11-12, Lights Out was the top-performing bull, earning a bull score of 45.30 to start his season off strong. As a favorite bull throughout the PBR seasons, it’s no surprise that he was the best on the dirt this weekend.

The first game of the day had a bit of a rough start with the first four riders to leave the chutes were unable to make a qualified ride. However, that streak quickly changed when Rogério Venâncio completed an 87.55-point ride on Smooth Violation; his second ride of the event.

In the end, Nashville was able to secure 2 qualified rides in Day 2, ending with 177.00 to earn them a point over Missouri Thunder, who ended the day with 87.25 composite points after one qualified ride.

The Oklahoma Wildcatters secured their first 2026 wins by getting 3 qualified rides totaling 261.85 points. Although Marco Rizzo with the New York Mavericks has the highest scoring ride of the game, an 89.40-point go on Wild Card, the Mavericks only had 2 qualified rides, making their final total a 175.80.

However, the Wildcatters were able to secure three rides, each scoring between 86 and 88 points, giving them a game win to start off the 2026 season strong.

Game 3 was a clean sweep win for the Kansas City Outlaws, as the Carolina Cowboys were unable to secure any qualified rides on day 2. Sandro Batista started the game off strong with his first qualified ride of the 2026 Teams season, riding Husky for 85.30 points.

Veteran Cassio Dias also got his first qualified ride of 2026 Teams with an 89.75-point ride on XIT Knock Out. Overall, this was a great game for the Outlaws that is sure to keep them motivated as they continue through the 2026 Teams season.

The Texas Rattlers have been started a winning streak for the 2026 PBR Teams season, one they hope to continue in the upcoming Wildcatter days. With both the Rattlers and Gamblers getting three qualified rides on Day 2, it truly came down to the riders and the scores.

Brady Fielder opened the game with an impressive 88.3-point ride on Fringe Minority, riding him for the full 8 seconds despite the bull running into one of the event signs. The last Rattler to ride, Jean Carlos Teodoro sealed the deal with his 90.40-point go on Yosemite Sam to officially earn the Texas Rattlers their second 2026 game win.

Florida Freedom fans were glad to see their champion back and better than ever after his short break from competition due to injury. This Texas rider rode Dirt Honey for 91.90 points, closing out the first 2026 PBR Teams event. However, as impressive as this ride was for Crimber post-injury, it was his teammate Austin Richardson who truly electrified the arena.

An outstanding ride, Austin spurred Stacked Deck for a monster 92.40 points. Although the Arizona Ridge Riders had a great season opening on Day 1 with four qualified rides, they just couldn’t best Florida Freedom on night 2. The Freedom truly brought their best to the dirt, which is not something easily challenged.

Overall, the Bulls and Beats event was a great two days of competition that gave the riders an opportunity to bring their best from the chutes to the podiums. Team dynamics and communities are apparent, and paint a picture of a promising 2026 PBR Teams season that is sure to fill rodeo news headlines with major rides and great many celebrations.