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Baseball may have once been America’s favorite pastime, but these days, professional bull riding is all the rage. In just the past few years, Western sports have exploded in popularity, packing out major venues like Madison Square Garden. Everyone’s been buzzing about it — even Bella Hadid (granted, she is dating a real-life cowboy, but still).
If you’re hooked on the rodeo, you’re in good company. PBR draws nearly three million fans to live events each year. And if you’ve cut the cable cord but still want to watch every eight-second ride, we’ve rounded up the best ways to stream professional bull riding online, including a few free options. Here’s your definitive guide.
At a Glance: Where to Watch Professional Bull Riding Online
Stream: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo
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Professional Bull Riding has some major events coming up, including PBR Teams: Freedom Days, the PBR Stockyards Showcase, and Ultimate Bullfighters at Cowtown Coliseum. Don’t miss a moment — read on for our top streaming tips to catch all the action live.
Where to Watch Professional Bull Riding Online
PBR events primarily stream on Fox Nation and CBS. By subscribing to services like DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, or Philo, you can access these channels along with hundreds of others — sign up now to start watching.

DirecTV
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➤ $75.98/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
Fox Nation is a premium DirecTV add-on, and you can watch Professional Bull Riding by signing up for a free five-day DirecTV trial. After which, the network costs an additional $5.99 per month.

Hulu + Live TV
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➤ $81.99/month+
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ Up to 95 channels
Hulu + Live TV is a top choice for streaming PBR through the CBS Sports Network. It’s affordable, offers hundreds of other channels, and currently comes with a three-day free trial. After which, the cost is just below $81.99 per month.

Sling
$46.00
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➤ $45.99/month+
➤ Up to 46 channels
Although Sling doesn’t offer a free trial for watching Professional Bull Riding, it’s less than $50 per month, so you can easily replace your current cable service. To access PBR, you’ll need to sign up for Sling’s Heartland Package, which is an extra add-on that costs $6 per month.

Fubo
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➤ $84.99/month
➤ $30 off first month
➤ Up to 300+ channels
Fubo is one of our top picks right now, thanks to its vast channel offerings, including Professional Bull Riding. The service grants you access to PBR Ridepass with your membership, which shows the best bull riding events live.