Anyone know why bull riding became a team sport? I'm a casual watcher and cant seem to figure it out, it makes it less interesting to me, everyone matching, challenges by opposing teams, I dont get it.

Not that I agree with this change and too me it makes it complicated but here is why.

Bull riding has transformed into a team sport due to the introduction of a team playoff system, which requires teams to compete against each other in a regular season format. This system adds a strategic element to the sport, as coaches must assign riders to bulls based on their performance and the bulls' tendencies. The team format also emphasizes teamwork and coordination among riders, as they work together to reach the eight-second mark and score points. The sport's evolution into a team sport has been driven by the need for structure, competition, and the opportunity to showcase the skills of multiple riders.

Gay as all get out

I feel its to get new companies involved adding more sponsorship money which in turn trickles down to the riders .

It's evolving to try to get more viewers who watch other team sports , football , baseball and so on .

Good bad or indifferent I've worked the Billings MT PBR event for nearly 28 years and have friends who are still there working hard to bring the sport of bull riding to the people everywhere !

PBR decided to follow in the footsteps of the NFL and NASCAR. Change the rules and do what they can to alienate their fan base. Have only watched PBR once since the change.

Yep it worked well for NASCAR to change who they were for the hope of the all mighty dollar

We even have bull riding here in NY now,,,,who'd of thunk it....

But,,, I think the one on one is a better watch...

Here in Western NY we just had our 80th yearly rodeo

There should be an elected officials team and we get to pick who rides what bulls. Make them ride or they loose there seat. Just think Shifty on a bull or Nancy or AOC, just to keep there seat. Sorry if I hijacked this. I have been to the PBR, a few times my wife likes to go.

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It kind of reminds me of when they had the Global Cup where they split Brazil, Canada, Mexico and America up into teams and they rode against each other. I have a hard time following PBR during the "Teams Season".

Somebody on you tube watched some bull riding and said "Can this get any dumber???", Sounded like a challenge, so they just had to try.

Its called corruption Lefty. Whenever a sports organization puts more importance on money than protecting the integrity of the sport and fair competition that's what u get. I try not to support anything that does that.

Dang I literally bought PBR tickets last night. Well my daughters still think cowboys are cute so we will go. Apparently there are some things the powers that be can't change! lol

No judgment from us as long its just ur girls that are going because they think cowboys are cute

Its gone the way of football for me. I havent watched NFL in years, but I might occasionally attend the local game under the Friday night lights. Same goes for rodeo, Ill attend the locals, but the nationals have gotten too big for their britches. Attended the local rodeo, 'cow camp', as its called, over labor day weekend....good time.

I feel like this should read

"Bull riding has transformed into a team sport in order for those at the top to siphon money away from the people actually performing"