Game 1: Florida Freedom vs. Oklahoma Wildcatters
Opening the fourth event of the 2026 PBR Teams season strong, the underdog Oklahoma Wildcatters swept the Game 1 win from the No. 3 team, Florida Freedom. Austin Richardson kicked off the night strong with an 87.85-point ride for Florida. Unfortunately, this was the only qualified ride the team would get on the first night of Stampede Days.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma had a comeback ready for Florida, getting three qualified rides, each above 89 points. In the end, the Wildcatters reached an aggregate score of 268.65 points to earn their fourth game win of the 2026 season. As they prep for night 2, Florida is sure to want to regain their winning streak. Only time will tell if this dream will become a reality, or it the Wildcatters will start a winning streak of their own.
Game 2: Austin Gamblers vs. New York Mavericks
A pattern seemed to form as the Stampede Days began, with game 2 also having one team secure three qualified rides and the other only one. In this game, it was the Austin Gamblers who were victorious, racking up 262.45 points. Currently sitting in fourth overall, this puts the Gamblers in a great position moving into night two. Only one game behind the three teams ahead of them, a winning streak in Nashville could mean a continued climb in the charts for the gamblers.
This would be a huge success for the team, as landing a spot in the top 3 teams by the end of the season would give them a pass to the second night of the 2026 PBR Teams Championship. Overall, this was a great game with good consistency from the Gamblers as a team. Although they were not the highest-scoring rides of the event, the team’s ability to stay focused and secure multiple rides greatly outweighs a single rider earning a high score.
Game 3: Kansas City Outlaws vs. Texas Rattlers
After dominating the scoreboards at the beginning of the season, the Texas Rattlers had a bad run at Freedom Days, losing all three of their games. It seems as though they have walked into Stampede Days refreshed and ready to get back to winning. The team was able to secure three qualified rides totaling 266.10 points, beating the Kansas City Outlaws who were only able to secure 173.40 points from two qualified rides. The Outlaws have been consistent so far in the 2026 season, but adding more losses to their resume would not be good.
Although they are unlikely to move down from their spot as No. 9 overall, they need to keep their losses at a minimum if they are to hope to move up the charts. As they move into the second night of the event, the Texas Rattlers will be facing Florida Freedom; a team looking to change their narrative after a loss in night one. Both teams need to win a game in Nashville to prevent moving down in the standings, making night 2 a must-watch event.
Game 4: Carolina Cowboys vs. Missouri Thunder
Game four was an exciting matchup that is likely to have a big effect on the team standings. Missouri thunder, currently No. 7 overall, were able to secure the win with two qualified rides totaling 167.30 points. By adding this win to their roster, Missouri temporarily moves up in the standings, while the Carolina Cowboys would likely move down because the team below them, the Austin Gamblers, won their game on night two.
This means that both teams have been put in a pivotal position as they enter into night two. The standings are still an ever-shifting score as the season ramps up with most teams holding tied wins-losses. Overall, game 4 was an exciting matchup that has put pressure on both teams in order t make sure they stay as high in the standings as possible as the 2026 PBR Teams season continues.
Game 5: Arizona Ridge Riders vs. Nashville Stampede
The last game of the season was easily the most exciting of the night. The No. 1 and No. 2 teams battled it out on the dirt, and both brought their best. Both teams were able to secure four qualified rides, something only a few teams have been able to do in the 2026 season. Because both teams were able to secure so many rides, the victory came down to the quality of the rides rather than the quantity. In the end, it was the Nashville Stampede who was able to take home the victory on their home dirt, securing their spot as the No. 1 team in the series for another day.
After both teams had a clean sweep at Freedom Days, they have both clearly locked in a routine that works for them. Being able to secure so many qualifi9ed rides consistently shows true skill, talent, and teams Manship held by both teams. As the weekend continues, both teams are expected to continue doing well, though Nashville holds a change of getting g two clean-sweep weekends in a row.
In all, the opening night of the Stampede Days was full of excitement and close competition; something that should be seen throughout the event. The Team standings are likely to see significant change following this event, though there will likely be ore clear separation between the frontrunners as the fourth 2026 PBR Teams event concludes.