PBR Teams Championship 2026 Las Vegas: Best Hotels Guide (November 6-8)

For three days in early November, Las Vegas hosts what bull riding fans call “the Super Bowl of the season.” The 2026 PBR Teams Championship runs November 6-8, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena, the championship finals of the Professional Bull Riders Team Series. All ten franchise teams from across the United States compete head-to-head over three days for the Season 5 title, with attendance running 20,000 per session and the venue selling out year over year. For trade show professionals planning a November Las Vegas trip (see our full Las Vegas trade show calendar 2026-2027 for context) around CES preparation, F1 weekend, or NFR Week, PBR sits squarely in the run-up calendar and offers a distinct, manageable event window before the city’s bigger November-December surge.

Unlike NFR (which is the PRCA all-discipline championship in December) or the F1 Grand Prix (the most expensive hotel week of the year), PBR Championship weekend offers a more accessible price point — South Point packages start at $1,109 for three nights with premium tickets — while still drawing serious bull riding fans, corporate sponsors, and Western retail buyers to Las Vegas. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about hotels, T-Mobile Arena logistics, the Teams Championship format, and how to combine PBR weekend with other Las Vegas calendar events.

2026 PBR Teams Championship: Quick Facts

• Event: 2026 PBR Camping World Team Series Championship (Season 5 finals)
• Dates: Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena, 3780 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas NV 89158 (Strip, between Park MGM and New York-New York)
• Capacity: 20,000 per session
• Schedule: Friday 7:45 PM, Saturday 7:15 PM, Sunday 1:45 PM (final)
• Format: All 10 teams compete (no elimination rounds), 3-team games and Last Chance competitions
• Teams: Arizona Ridge Riders, Austin Gamblers, Carolina Cowboys, Florida Freedom, Kansas City Outlaws, Missouri Thunder, Nashville Stampede, Texas Rattlers, New York Mavericks, Oklahoma Wildcatters
• Tickets: Sold through AXS; South Point weekend packages with hotel from $1,109 (single occupancy, taxes and fees included)
• Hotel Average: Not measured by us yet; check live rates
• Sponsor: Camping World (title sponsor since 2022)

What PBR Teams Championship Is, And How It Differs From NFR

If you have never followed Western sports, PBR and NFR can blur together. They are distinctly different events held by different organizations on different calendars in different Las Vegas venues.

PBR (Professional Bull Riders) is a single-discipline organization focused exclusively on bull riding — the most dangerous 8 seconds in sport. PBR was founded in 1992 and split from the PRCA. The PBR Teams Series, launched in 2022, takes what was nearly 30 years of individual sport competition and reorganizes top riders into franchise teams (the same way the NBA structures basketball). The Teams Championship is held at T-Mobile Arena on the Strip in early November.

NFR (National Finals Rodeo) is the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) championship that includes seven different rodeo disciplines: bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding. NFR runs ten consecutive nights in early December at Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus, with Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center as its companion trade show. NFR drew 175,846 fans over ten nights in 2025.

For travelers, the practical differences matter:

• Venue: PBR at T-Mobile Arena (Strip) vs NFR at Thomas & Mack (2 miles east of Strip)
• Duration: PBR is 3 nights vs NFR is 10 nights
• Hotel pricing: PBR weekend is far less compressed than NFR week (the first NFR weekend averaged just under $400 a night in an earlier Review-Journal survey)
• Audience size: PBR: three sessions at T-Mobile Arena vs NFR: 175,846 fans over 10 performances (2025)
• Companion trade show: PBR weekend has no equivalent of Cowboy Christmas; the action is concentrated at and around T-Mobile Arena
• Timing: PBR opens Las Vegas Western season in early November; NFR closes it in early December

Season 5 Format and the Ten Franchise Teams

The 2026 season is the fifth year of the PBR Teams Series and continues the format introduced in 2025: all ten teams advance to the Championship, eliminating prior elimination rounds that sent teams home early. The new structure features three-team games and Last Chance competitions, giving every team multiple opportunities to advance through the weekend.

Each team competes 5-on-5 against rival franchises in head-to-head bull riding matchups, similar to how the NBA structures regular-season games. The 2025 Championship was won by the Carolina Cowboys; the Florida Freedom were the regular-season champions. Both teams return for 2026 along with Austin Gamblers, Arizona Ridge Riders, Kansas City Outlaws, Missouri Thunder, Nashville Stampede, Texas Rattlers, New York Mavericks, and Oklahoma Wildcatters.

The Championship awards Season 5 individual titles in three categories: Season MVP, Top Scorer, and Championship MVP, alongside the team championship itself. PBR Las Vegas weekend also features brand activations, athlete signings, and after-event parties at sponsor properties on the Strip — particularly South Point Hotel & Casino, which has long hosted official PBR athlete events.

Best Hotels for PBR Weekend (Three Strategies)

T-Mobile Arena sits on the Strip between Park MGM and New York-New York, with the Park entertainment district immediately adjacent. Unlike Thomas & Mack (NFR) which requires a 2-mile commute, PBR Championship at T-Mobile Arena is fully Strip-walkable from most South-Strip and Mid-Strip properties. Three hotel strategies dominate for PBR weekend.

Strategy 1: T-Mobile Arena Walkable (Park MGM, NY-NY, Aria, Cosmopolitan)

For maximum convenience and zero rideshare costs, stay at one of the properties within 5-10 minutes’ walk of T-Mobile Arena. Park MGM is directly across the Park promenade from the arena entrance. New York-New York sits at the other corner of the Park district. Aria, Vdara, and the Cosmopolitan are all within a 10-15 minute walk via the Park district.

Mid-tier Strip properties (MGM Grand, Excalibur, Luxor) are also walkable in 15-20 minutes. We have not measured PBR-weekend prices, so check live rates. For groups wanting to host pre-event dinners, the Park district restaurants between Park MGM and NY-NY (Sake Rok, Beerhaus, Hofbräuhaus) sit directly on the walking route to the arena.

Strategy 2: South Point Hotel Package (Official PBR Partner)

South Point Hotel & Casino publishes official PBR Championship packages every year that combine three nights of accommodation, transportation to and from T-Mobile Arena, and premium lower-level club tickets (sections 105 and 106 with Ghost Lounge access). The 2026 package pricing structure:

• Single occupancy: $1,109 (3 nights + tickets + transport, all taxes/resort fees included)
• Double: $1,619 (split between two travelers)
• Triple: $2,129 (split between three)
• Quadruple: $2,639 (split between four)

South Point sits 4 miles south of the Strip at 9777 South Las Vegas Boulevard. It is the same property that hosts NFR athletes and operates the equestrian center — meaning Western sports fans staying at South Point during PBR weekend often run into top bull riders at the property’s restaurants and casino floor. The trade-off is the commute distance to T-Mobile Arena (~10-15 minutes by shuttle/rideshare). The package transport eliminates that friction.

Strategy 3: Budget Off-Strip or Vacation Rental

PBR weekend is usually far less compressed than F1 weekend or NFR. South Strip budget properties such as Excalibur and Luxor are the closest value options to T-Mobile Arena. Vacation rentals near the Strip can offer multi-bedroom units that sleep 4-6 PBR fans traveling together. For larger groups, this is often the best value.

Off-Strip hotels such as M Resort or Silverton are cheaper alternatives, a rideshare away from T-Mobile Arena. For fans who prioritize sleep quality and budget over Strip immersion, these off-Strip options outperform the Strip on price and comfort.

PBR Weekend Hotel Pricing Reality

Unlike F1 weekend (3-9× normal pricing) or NFR Week (2-3× normal pricing), PBR Championship weekend creates a more modest surge of ~30-50% over baseline November rates. Several factors explain this:

• Three-day event vs ten-day NFR: Hotels can charge premium only Friday-Sunday, vs NFR’s sustained surge across two consecutive weekends
• Single venue concentration: Attendees concentrate near T-Mobile Arena, so surge is sharper at Park MGM and NY-NY than at North Strip properties
• Smaller audience: ~60,000 weekend attendance vs NFR’s ~176,000 spreading across multiple venues
• Late-year shoulder season: Early November is post-IRONMAN, pre-F1, and pre-NFR, with no other major trade shows competing for inventory

The smart booking pattern: lock in by August or September for the best combination of rate and inventory at the Park-adjacent properties (Park MGM, NY-NY, Aria). By October, premium room categories at these specific properties sell out. By mid-October, you may need to walk further or accept off-Strip options. Bookings made in the final two weeks before the event often come with 50%+ rate premiums versus advance bookings.

T-Mobile Arena Logistics for PBR Weekend

T-Mobile Arena (capacity 20,000) sits inside the Park entertainment district between Park MGM and New York-New York. Several logistics points are worth knowing in advance.

• Doors: Typically open 90 minutes before each session start time. For the Friday 7:45 PM session, doors open around 6:15 PM.
• Parking: Paid parking is available at T-Mobile Arena, with the Park MGM and New York-New York garages as alternatives; check current rates. Arrive by 6:00 PM for Friday and Saturday sessions to avoid post-event garage congestion.
• Bag policy: No bags or backpacks except small clutches (9″x5″x2″ maximum). Clear bags within size limits are allowed. Plan ahead to leave larger bags at your hotel.
• Concourse experience: Western retail vendors, sponsor activations, food and drink, and athlete merchandise booths fill the concourse. Worth arriving early to browse.
• After-event flow: Most attendees exit toward the Park promenade, creating a 20-30 minute walking surge toward Strip casinos. Park MGM and NY-NY bars and restaurants stay packed until 1 AM.
• Rideshare: Surge pricing typically 2-3× during arrival (5:30-7:30 PM Friday/Saturday) and post-event (10:30 PM-11:30 PM). The Park MGM rideshare pickup zone is on the west side of the property, the NY-NY zone on the east.

Pairing PBR Weekend With Other Vegas November Events

PBR Championship sits in a strategic position on the November Las Vegas calendar. The race weekend opens a chain of major events that runs through mid-December, and savvy planners can combine multiple weekends with a single trip to Vegas or schedule return trips around the cluster.

• PBR Teams Championship: November 6-8, 2026 (T-Mobile Arena)
• F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: November 19-21, 2026 (Strip Circuit) — 2 weeks after PBR
• NFR & Cowboy Christmas: December 3-12, 2026 (Thomas & Mack + LVCC) — 4 weeks after PBR
• Las Vegas Lights FC matches: November regular season fixtures (Cashman Field)
• Vegas Golden Knights NHL home games: Multiple November dates at T-Mobile Arena

For trade show professionals already familiar with Las Vegas, PBR weekend is the gentlest entry into the November-December Western and motorsports season. Hotel surge is manageable, the event is concentrated at a single Strip-side venue, and the city is not yet in F1 or NFR overload mode. Many corporate Western retail buyers attend PBR specifically because it is a quieter, more focused B2B environment than the Cowboy Christmas crush four weeks later.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 PBR Teams Championship?

The 2026 PBR Camping World Team Series Championship runs Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Friday session 7:45 PM, Saturday 7:15 PM, Sunday final 1:45 PM.

How is PBR different from NFR?

PBR (Professional Bull Riders) focuses exclusively on bull riding and runs the Teams Championship at T-Mobile Arena in early November. NFR (National Finals Rodeo) is the PRCA championship featuring seven different rodeo disciplines and runs at Thomas & Mack Center in early December. PBR is 3 nights with ~60,000 attendees; NFR is 10 nights with ~176,000 attendees (175,846 in 2025).

What is the closest hotel to T-Mobile Arena?

Park MGM and New York-New York are directly adjacent to T-Mobile Arena, separated only by the Park entertainment district. Both are within a 5-minute walk of the arena entrance.

How much do PBR Championship tickets cost?

Single-session tickets are sold through AXS, and prices vary by seat and session. The South Point Hotel weekend package includes three nights of accommodation, transport, and premium club seats (sections 105/106 with Ghost Lounge access) starting at $1,109 for single occupancy.

Can I combine PBR weekend with NFR or F1?

PBR Championship runs November 6-8, two weeks before F1 (November 19-21) and four weeks before NFR (December 3-12). Some Western sports fans book Vegas for the full Nov-Dec stretch; others split into separate trips. Hotel rates rise dramatically each subsequent weekend, so booking PBR weekend earlier offers the best value of the three.

Are PBR weekend hotels as expensive as F1 weekend?

Usually far less than during F1 weekend or NFR week, the most compressed weeks of the Las Vegas calendar. We have not measured PBR-weekend prices, so compare live rates for your dates.