JUNE 24, 2026 – The U.S. Space Force and Professional Bull Riders (PBR) celebrate the PBR Space Cowboys America 250 event at Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 20, 2026. The event featured military tributes, live entertainment, competitive bull riding, a drone show and an Air Force flyover in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
Falcon Stadium welcomed thousands of visitors this weekend as Professional Bull Riders (PBR) came to the U.S. Air Force Academy for the Freedom 250 celebration. The Space Force sponsored “Space Cowboys” event helped kick off a patriotic summer in Colorado.
The event highlighted the Academy’s commitment to community engagement and welcomed visitors from across the region to one of the U.S. Air Force’s premier venues.
Event highlights included:
- F-16 flyover by Class of 2011 graduates
- PBR competition, a drone show and pyrotechnics
- Performances by Tim McGraw and Chris Janson
The Academy is proud to host events that celebrate service, patriotism and the freedoms defended by generations of Airmen and Guardians.