Professional Bull Riding Shows To Return To Tulsa For 5 More Years

PBR is staying in Tulsa for a few more years at the BOK center. Professional Bull Riding is back in Tulsa this weekend. A new agreement means the world's best cowboys and bulls will keep coming to Tulsa for five more years.

“The way that is has elevated our national profile with a national audience it’s been tremendous, and it’s been a real point of honor for us to get to host the best athletes in the world when it comes to professional bull riding right here in Tulsa,” said GT Bynum, City of Tulsa.

The competition brings in thousands of people from all over the country to watch. Mayor GT Bynum said the event has brought in $50 million to the city and gives visitors a glimpse of Tulsa.

"When we can get people just introduced to our city, get them here, we can almost always keep them here if we can get them here a first time. So, it's events like this that bring more and more folks into our community," said Mayor Bynum.

Bynum said it shows how bull riding has become a tradition in Green Country. “The way this community really embraces world class events like PBR or the Chili Bowl or another number of events we host on a regular basis, it makes them want to come back,” said Mayor Bynum.

BOK Center staff said hosting the "Unleash the Beast" competition makes Tulsa comparable with larger cities.

“We’re always competing against other cities against other facilities to attract the biggest and the best entertainment to Tulsa. And so to be able to secure Tulsa for the next 5 years is a really big announcement – a big deal for our partnership between ASM Global, BOK Center and PBR,” said Bryan Crowe, BOK Center.

The PBR Express Ranchers Classic is happening at the BOK Center on April 15 and 16.