Building Champions
On & Off the Dirt
The 2025 PBR Youth Ride Off Initiative at Next Generation Bull Riding is dedicated to putting young rodeo athletes on a safe, guided pathway into all aspects of bull riding and rodeo sports. This 2025 series opens the door to our growing platform, which will offer hands-on training in youth bull riding, junior bull fighting, judging, stock contracting, rodeo clowning, event promotion, and marketing.
How It Works…
#1: Enter a Qualifier
Purchase a NextGen Membership and enter your local qualifier through the Member Portal to earn a spot on the PBR Velocity Tour.
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#2: Compete in the Tour
Compete in your local PBR Velocity Tour as a bull rider, bull fighter, or safety man to represent NextGen in the Youth Showcase!
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#3: Ride in the Finals
The top youth per age bracket at each Velocity Event will be invited to compete in the NextGen Finals at the PBR World Finals in Fort Worth, TX on May 7th!
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Velocity Tour Stops
With expert mentorship, quality stock, and the right stage, NextGen equips kids with the skills, experience, and confidence to advance safely and successfully in the sport they love.
Are you ready to get involved?
Find a qualifier below to join the 2026 season and become a member today!
Find My Qualifier
Find the PBR Velocity Tour Stop that you are interested in and then click More Info to meet the Stock Contractor in your area that is hosting the qualifier. Purchase your NextGen Membership to access the Member Portal and sign up for the qualifier near you!
| Dec. 6–7, 2025 | St. Louis, MO Enterprise Center | See the Results! |
| Dec. 12–13, 2025 | Albany, NY MVP Arena | See the Results! |
| Jan. 16–17, 2026 | Charleston, WV Charleston Civic Center | Meet the Team! |
| Jan. 16-17, 2026 | Ontario, CA Toyota Arena | Meet the Team! |
| Jan. 23–24, 2026 | Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena | Meet the Team! |
| Jan. 30–31, 2026 | Nampa, ID Ford Idaho Center | Meet the Team! |
| Feb. 6–7, 2026 | Hampton, VA Hampton Coliseum | Qualifier Closed |
| Feb. 13–14, 2026 | Lexington, KY Rupp Arena | Meet the Team! |
| Feb. 20-21, 2026 | Reno, NV Reno Events Center | Qualifier Info @ Salina, UT |
| Feb. 27–28, 2026 | Youngstown, OH Covelli Centre | Coming Soon |
| Mar. 6-7, 2026 | Reading, PA Santander Arena | Coming Soon |
| Mar. 20–21, 2026 | Palm Springs, CA Acrisure Arena | Coming Soon |