BFO World Championship moves to Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
LAS VEGAS — Oct. 28, 2025 — Bullfighters Only (BFO) today announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC) and The D Las Vegas to host the 2025 BFO World Championship presented by Greenstone as a multi-day festival from Dec. 11-13, aligning with the National Finals Rodeo Experience.
The event marks a new chapter for BFO, transforming its decade-long Las Vegas tradition into an elevated, affordable festival experience in trendy downtown Las Vegas. Fans can expect high-stakes freestyle bullfighting, live music, a vendor market, athlete meet-and-greets, and NFR watch parties, all at DLVEC’s festival grounds.
“We’re thrilled to host this groundbreaking event at DLVEC, blending BFO’s high-stakes action with downtown’s energy will make for an unforgettable experience,” said Derek Stevens, owner of DLVEC, The D Las Vegas, and Circa Resort & Casino.
“After a decade of NFR success, this is our way to offer fans something totally new. It’s the same intense bullfighting but in a lively, classic Las Vegas setting,” said Aaron Ferguson, founder of Bullfighters Only.
Building on BFO’s history in Las Vegas since 2015, this year’s championship will feature an elite roster of the twelve top-ranked bullfighters competing daily at 2:00 p.m. for the world title and a record-breaking purse. The lineup includes Chance Moorman (current No. 1), Weston Rutkowski (four-time world champion), Luke Ballard (world champion), Cauy Kraut, Alex McWilliams, Cole Pfister, Tyler Washburn, Ely Sharkey, Tucker Lane, and Daniel Alcalá “Chikitin” (Spanish season leader).
Tickets for the BFO World Championship XI presented by Greenstone start at $40 for general admission with reserved VIP also available, ensuring an accessible experience for all fans. Cowboy Channel and live-stream coverage will showcase the event to millions of fans.
Tickets go on sale Oct. 28 through Eventbrite. For more information, visit bullfightersonly.com.
About Bullfighters Only (BFO): Founded in 2015, BFO is the premier professional league for freestyle bullfighting. BFO features elite athletes in high-energy competitions throughout the US, Canada, and Spain.
About Downtown Las Vegas Events Center: Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, DLVEC is a versatile 120,000-square-foot open-air venue hosting concerts, festivals, and sporting events.
