Nelly plays free show at T-Mobile Arena for bull riders

Local fans who buy tickets for the Professional Bull Riders Teams Championship will get a live concert from Nelly at no extra cost. The performance is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It will start immediately after the first day of the bull riding competition ends.

The concert serves as the opening act for a three-day event that runs through Sunday, Nov. 8. The tournament features 10 teams competing in five-on-five bull riding. The league uses a progressive-elimination format to determine its fifth team champion. PBR announced the plans on Friday.

Most attendees will access the show with their standard event tickets. The promoter also offers a limited number of VIP Dirt Access Passes for $75 plus fees. Shoppers can buy tickets for both the riding and the music at PBR.com and AXS.com.

Nelly has performed for bull riding audiences before, including a show at Gambler Days in Austin in August. His setlist is expected to feature songs like “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma,” and “Grillz.” The multi-platinum artist has sold millions of records globally. He has also worked with country musicians such as Tim McGraw and Florida Georgia Line. His 2021 EP, “Heartland,” showcased a country-influenced sound.