Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins served as the launch point for the 2026 PBR Teams season over the weekend, with the Texas Rattlers emerging as the only undefeated club after a pair of big performances inside the Colorado State Rams' home. The Rattlers finished 2-0 in the event, narrowly defeating the Austin Gamblers on Sunday and leaving eight other teams with split records.
High-scoring rides decide weekend
The Rattlers’ victory over Austin was driven by three major rides. Jean Carlos Teodoro — competing in his season debut — produced a 90.4-point ride in the fourth frame aboard Yosemite Sam that ultimately proved decisive. Earlier frames saw strong contributions from Brady Fielder (88.3 on Fringe Minority) and Daniel Keeping (86.85 on Bruised Ashes), giving Texas an early advantage.
For Austin, the scoreboard featured solid rides from top-name buckers, including Sage Steele Kimzey (83.4 on Short Fire), 2018 PBR World Champion Kaique Pacheco (87.55 on Sava) and three-time world champion Jose Vitor Leme (86.5 on Pretty Boy). Despite those efforts, Austin finished behind Texas in a shootout that reflected how narrow margins determined the outcome.
"lone undefeated team atop the 2026 PBR Teams standings."
Other results and standout performances
The event also produced the Nashville Stampede’s first win of the season. Nashville defeated the Missouri Thunder, with Rogerio Venancio riding Smooth Violation for 87.55 points in the third frame to put the Stampede on the board and Riquelmi Silva adding an 89.45-point ride on Night Games later in the card.
- Venue: Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins, Colorado
- Texas Rattlers: 2-0 after weekend
- Key rides: Teodoro 90.4; Silva 89.45; Venancio 87.55
Local impact and season context
Hosting PBR Teams at Canvas Stadium brought elite bull-riding action and visiting fans to Fort Collins at a moment when the season’s early results matter for seeding and momentum toward the PBR Teams Championship in Las Vegas later this year. For local businesses and sports fans, the event provided entertainment and an economic boost from attendees who came to watch multiple sessions over the weekend.
| Team | Record (after Fort Collins) |
|---|---|
| Texas Rattlers | 2-0 |
| Austin Gamblers | 1-1 |
| Nashville Stampede | 1-1 |
| Missouri Thunder | 1-1 |
As the 2026 PBR Teams season continues toward the championship at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this November, results from early events like Fort Collins will matter for team standings and the path each club must take to qualify. Local fans who attended witnessed milestones — including Teodoro’s first 90-point ride — and an evening that underscored how small scoring gaps can sway team outcomes.
Canvas Stadium’s role as an opening-weekend host highlights Fort Collins’ ability to support large-scale rodeo and bull-riding events. Organizers and teams will now travel onward, but the memories and local economic ripple effects from this weekend’s competition will linger in the community.
