One massive night of bullriding is returning to Cairns on July 16th

Twenty-two tough bullriders will compete in Cairns this Saturday, getting them one step closer to competing in the national championship. FIND OUT MORE

BULLRIDERS have returned to the Far North from across the country to compete at the PBR invitational at Cairns Convention Centre on Saturday.

Twenty-two riders will be competing to make it into the top-eight and compete in the tour finals in November.

PBR general manager Glenn Young said he is happy to be in Cairns again.

“Coming back to a destination like this in the middle of winter, where else would you want to be?” he said.

In 2021 PBR Australia had 1.6 million viewers and continues to grow.

Mr Young said they are expecting a very healthy attendance.

“We always get a good crowd in Cairns and ticket sales have been very strong and already exceeded our expectations,” he said.

The Professional Bull Riders Cairns Invitational will be held on Saturday night at the Cairns Convention Centre. PBR General Manager Glenn Young looks out over the construction of the arena from the release shutes. Picture: Brendan Radke

Bullrider Wyatt Millgate, 21, has been competing since he was just five-years-old and is thrilled to ride in Cairns.

“This is my first time in Cairns with the PBR and it is one of the bigger events of the year,” he said.

One of Mr Millgate’s big dreams is to ride in the USA so placing in this event is very important.

“It’s double points this weekend and I have been preparing all week, I think I have a good chance of winning,” he said.

Originally published as One massive night of bullriding is returning to Cairns on July 16th