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Tickets for Big Sky’s Biggest Week are on sale NOW! Join us July 10-19 at the Big Sky Events Arena.
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July 17-19, 2025


July 17-19, 2025

Enjoy three nights of Challenger Series Professional Bull Riding with some of the world’s top riders and bulls.

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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.


SKYBOX & PARTY PLATFORMS

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.


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TICKET OPTIONS

THURSDAY, JULY 17

Tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating and include:

  • Access to full bull riding event
  • Access to food vendors and cash bar

Tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating and include:

  • Access to full bull riding event
  • Access to food vendors

Friday, July 18

Tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating and include:

  • Access to full bull riding event
  • Access to food vendors and cash bar
  • Entrance to PBR After Party featuring Stephen Wilson Jr.

Tickets are first come, first served VIP bleacher seating and include:

  • Access to the calcutta auction
  • Access to full bull riding event
  • Access to the covered VIP tent
  • Catered food from celebrity chefs
  • Access to multiple VIP bars plus 2 complimentary drinks
  • Access to air-conditioned and flushable restrooms
  • Entrance to PBR After Party featuring Stephen Wilson Jr.

Tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating and include:

  • Access to cash bar
  • Entrance to PBR After Party featuring Stephen Wilson Jr.

Saturday, July 19

Tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating and include:

  • Access to full bull riding event
  • Access to food vendors and cash bar
  • Entrance to PBR After Party featuring Chancey Williams

Tickets are first come, first served VIP bleacher seating and include:

  • Access to the calcutta auction
  • Access to full bull riding event
  • Access to the covered VIP tent
  • Catered food from celebrity chefs
  • Access to multiple VIP bars plus 2 complimentary drinks
  • Access to air-conditioned and flushable restrooms
  • Entrance to PBR After Party featuring Chancey Williams

Tickets are first come, first served bleacher seating and include:

  • Access to cash bar
  • Entrance to PBR After Party featuring Chancey Williams



BIG SKY’S BIGGEST WEEK

BIG SKY'S BIGGEST WEEK

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’ 10 times in a row and it has grown into a week of family-friendly activities.

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FAQ


What time does the Big Sky event start?

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

What should I bring?

Montana weather is unpredictable; Please come prepared.
We suggest bringing:

  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Rain jacket and/or light jacket
  • Reusable water bottle

What is not allowed?

  • Backpacks or large totes
  • Outside food and drink
  • Pocket knives or multi-tools
  • Weapons or drugs of any kind
  • Speakers
  • Professional cameras
  • Chairs, blankets or other lounging equipment
  • Umbrellas

Can I bring in my own food and drink to the event?

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.

Where do I park?

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.

Will there be an ATM on site?

Yes, there will be two ATMs available on site.

Where and when do I pick up my tickets?

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.

What do I need to pick up my tickets?

Please bring your ID and your ticket confirmation email to pick up your tickets.

Do I need a ticket for the afterparty music events?

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.

What are the Calcutta details?

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%.

My kid is mutton bustin'. Where do we go and when?

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.

Can I bring my dog to the PBR?

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.

Will the Big Sky PBR be recorded, photographed and/or livestream, video or TV?

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.

What is the best time to arrive?

The best time to arrive for PBR is early! Parking will fill up quickly and lines may start to form.

Does the venue offer ADA accommodations?

Yes, please contact us at events@theoutlawpartners.com prior to the event to request assistance.

Can I camp or park my RV onsite?

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.

What should I wear?

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.


STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?


Mutton Bustin'

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.

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