Garth Brooks halts ticket sales

Garth Brooks' team shut down ticket sales for his third Kansas City show on Friday, Oct. 23, citing 'excessive bot activity.'

Key points Garth Brooks halts ticket sales
  1. Garth Brooks' team shut down ticket sales for his third Kansas City show on Friday, Oct. 23, citing 'excessive bot activity.'
  2. The halt came shortly after tickets went on sale to the public, and the team said it is evaluating next steps and the future of the show.
  3. Brooks apologized to fans who legitimately tried to buy tickets and promised to resolve the matter, but has not yet said what he will do.
  4. The Kansas City dates are part of his 2026 Blame It All on My Roots Arena Tour, a throwback to his 1996 World Tour.
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Outlaw Days decide PBR postseason

All 10 PBR Teams head to T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Oct. 23-25 for Outlaw Days, the 12th and final event of the 2026 regular season.

Key points Outlaw Days decide PBR postseason
  1. All 10 PBR Teams head to T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Oct. 23-25 for Outlaw Days, the 12th and final event of the 2026 regular season.
  2. Missouri has already clinched the regular-season championship and No. 1 seed, but two first-round byes, the final playoff spots and the MVP race are still undecided.
  3. Kansas City hosts its home event needing wins to stay above the Championship Ride-In Game cutline, while New York chases its best finish in franchise history.
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Brooks & Dunn new album

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Adams wins committeeman award

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Green's Alabama farm his sanity

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Ride to Hondo Rolls into Buffalo Chip Saloon: Win Your Way to Hondo Rodeo Fest

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Strings wins fifth Entertainer

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NBHA World Championships return

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Dolly tribute special raises $1M

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