Who Will Take Top Seat at 2023 PBR Team Championship?

With four events left in the 2023 PBR team series, who will lead the march to Las Vegas to win it all?

Alex Cawthon | Sep 15, 2023

Who Will Take Top Seat at 2023 PBR Team Championship? /

As the PBR team series heads into the final month of competition before the PBR team championship in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena, the Austin Gamblers currently lead the pack.

However, there are still four events left to go before the top seat at the 2023 finals is determined.

The PBR team series began July 24-25 in Cheyenne, WY and will end Oct. 20-22 in Las Vegas. The 11-event season includes a homestead event hosted by all eight teams:

Kansas City Outlaws

Nashville Stampede

Austin Gamblers

Oklahoma Freedom

Missouri Thunder

Carolina Cowboys

Arizona Ridge Riders

Texas Rattlers

The Austin Gamblers have had an outstanding year with 13 event wins and $725,499 in total winnings. Jose Vitor Leme leads the team stats with 12 out of 17 bulls covered and three 90-point rides.

However, the Kansas City Outlaws and Oklahoma Freedom are not far off their heels. Both having 9 event wins; the Kansas City Outlaws have total winnings of $583,041 and Oklahoma Freedom has $406,749 won.

As most PBR spectators know, the race for the 2023 team series is far from over. The teams still have to compete at:

Thunder Days Sept. 15-17 in Ridgedale, MO

Cowboy Days Sept. 22-24 in Greensboro, NC

Ridge Rider Days Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 in Glendale, AZ

Rattler Days Oct. 6-8 in Fort Worth, TX.

With just five weeks left in the team series season, riders are already gearing up for the Unleash The Beast campaign to begin Nov. 10-11th in Tucson, AZ. 40 of the worlds best bull riders are set to ride in 25 cities across the United States to determine who will be the next PBR World Champion, crowned in May 2024 in Arlington, TX.

Published Sep 15, 2023

ALEX CAWTHON

Alex Cawthon is a writer for Sports Illustrated's Rodeo Daily. She is also an accomplished rodeo athlete and business leader driven by the desire to achieve greatness. Born and raised in Rockwall, TX where she learned the importance of family and enjoying the simple things in life. Growing up Alex focused on her academics as well as fine-tuning her abilities as an athlete, which led her to a rodeo scholarship at Tarleton State University. She competed in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) in the Southwest Region during her time in college rodeo. In addition to a long list of rodeo accomplishments, Alex’s reputation for excellence as well as her grit and determination garnered awards and high-profile brand deals. When not competing full-time as a rodeo athlete, Alex applies her intense work ethic to thrive in the classroom. She graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor's degree in Agribusiness in 2022 and will graduate in December 2023 with a Master's in Business Administration. Now based in Stephenville, Tx, Alex continues to make her mark as she establishes a career in the oil and gas industry. In addition, Alex utilizes her expertise and connections to support the sport she loves, as she joins forces with Sports Illustrated as a writer for their acclaimed feature, Rodeo Daily. Beyond Alex’s accomplishments in and out of the arena, to her core, she is tenacious, focused, and driven. Her deep roots in the Western industry have not only shaped her professional journey, but also instilled an unwavering commitment to tradition, excellence, and innovation.