John Crimber won the 2026 PBR World Championship on Sunday afternoon, May 17, 2026, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, claiming his first gold buckle and a $1 million world champion bonus.

The 20-year-old bull rider from Decatur, Texas, delivered a dramatic finish at the PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast, sweeping Championship Sunday with two major rides. According to PBR, Crimber scored 91.35 points on What’s Poppin in Round 8 before sealing the title with a 92.90-point ride on Tigger in Round 9.

John Crimber Prize Money 2026: How Much Did He Win?

Crimber finished the season with $1,377,907 in total winnings, including the $1 million bonus awarded for becoming PBR World Champion. His victory capped a strong 2026 season in which he recorded a 55.17% ride rate, going 32-for-58, with eight round wins and two event victories.

The title race remained close until the final round. Brady Fielder of Australia was the last rider with a chance to overtake Crimber, but his fourth-place finish was not enough to change the final championship result.

PBR World Finals Fort Worth Results

While Crimber won the season championship, Hudson Bolton won the 2026 PBR World Finals event title after going 7-for-9 across the nine-round showcase. Bolton also earned the $500,000 event winner bonus.

The distinction matters for readers searching for PBR results: Crimber is the 2026 PBR World Champion, while Bolton is the 2026 PBR World Finals event champion.

Why the PBR Championship Matters

Crimber’s win gives PBR a young American champion at a time when bull riding is gaining wider attention through major arenas, streaming coverage and renewed interest in cowboy culture. For fans, the Fort Worth finish delivered a high-drama championship ending; for the sport, it added a new star to its national spotlight.