BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour is set to return to Bakersfield in March 2026.
The tour, which began in 2014 as the premier expansion tour for the PBR, is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. on March 14, 2026 at the Dignity Health Arena, according to organizers.
Attendees can look forward to seeing 40 riders go head-to-head with the animal athletes “in a true test of grit, strength, and skill,” organizers said.
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Velocity Global points affect the Velocity Global Standings and determine which PBR riders will get added to the Unleash The Beast tour throughout the season. The points also contribute to qualifications for the PBR World Finals, set in May 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, Oct. 15. To purchase tickets, go to the Dignity Health Arena Box Office, the PBR website or AXS. PBR Rewards members can call 800-732-1727.
For information about PBR Elite Seats, click here or call 800-732-1727.