Fort Worth's premier professional bull riding (PBR) team, the Ariat Texas Rattlers, return to their homestand for the 2026 Rattler Days on Friday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Oct. 4.

Fifteen activities, including four matchups and 11 free festivities, begin as early as Thursday and run all weekend long. Check out the full schedule below.

The Ariat Texas Rattlers will be burning up Dickies Arena for three days straight. | Photo by Bull Stock Media

Thursday, Oct. 1

Rattlers Tailgate Party | 3-7 p.m. | Rodeo Plaza | Expect fan activities and Rattlers activations.
Can-Am Cookout with Chef Tim Love | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum lawn | Watch Chef Tim Love prepare a rattlesnake sausage.
Rattlers Night at the PBR Stockyards Showcase | 7:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum | The celebration continues into the evening with professional bull riding inside historic Cowtown Coliseum. You need tickets.

Friday, Oct. 2

Rattlers Tailgate Party | 3-7 p.m. | The Stockyards celebration continues with another Rattlers Tailgate Party at Rodeo Plaza.
Can-Am Cookout with Chef Tim Love | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum lawn | Chef Tim Love returns to prepare a second rattlesnake sausage.
Hispanic Heritage Night: Pre-Show Celebration and Live Music feat. Banda La Celestial | 6:15 p.m. | Simmons Bank Plaza | Join the party outside of Dickies before the bull-riding begins.
Oklahoma Wildcatters vs. Texas Rattlers | 7:45 p.m. | Dickies Arena | Get ready to experience the adrenaline. You need tickets.

Saturday, Oct. 3

Rattlers Tailgate Party | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards | The all-day celebration continues with Rattlers-themed activations and family-friendly activities for fans of all ages.
Rattlers Parade | 11:30 a.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards | Rattlers riders and team mascots Fang and Miss Hiss, joined by mascots from local sports teams, will make their way down Exchange Avenue.
Official Rider Meet-and-Greet + Autograph Signing | 12-1:30 p.m. | Ariat store | Talk and take pictures with some of the riders.
"Defend the Fort" Night: Pre-Show Celebration and Live Music feat. Party Crowd | 5:15 p.m. | Simmons Bank Plaza | The phrase “Defend the Fort” is a nod to the US Army motto “This We’ll Defend,” adapted by the team to represent protecting their home dirt.
Can-Am Cookout with Chef Tim Love | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum lawn | Chef Tim Love returns for the last time to prepare a rattlesnake sausage.
Austin Gamblers vs. Texas Rattlers | 6:45 p.m. | Dickies Arena | The rush continues as the Rattlers face their in-state rivals. You need tickets.

Sunday, Oct. 4

Family Day: Pre-Show Celebration and Live Music feat. Dusty Moats | 12:15 p.m. | Simmons Bank Plaza | More family- and kid-friendly activities continue on the last day.
Arizona Ridge Riders vs. Texas Rattlers | 1:45 p.m. | Dickies Arena | The Rattlers close out their three-day homestand. You need tickets.

This year's jersey design marks the Rattlers’ third City Jersey, continuing the team’s tradition of using apparel to tell a bit of FTW lore. | Photos courtesy of the Ariat Texas Rattlers

Stumped on what to wear? Check out 10 latest Western-inspired looks from Fort Worth's Runway for a Cure, or be on the hunt for the limited-edition 2026 City Jersey, inspired by Fort Worth’s military history and Camp Bowie. You'll catch Rattlers members sporting these and will be available for purchase on-site.