In front of a record-setting crowd at the inaugural PBR Canada Cup Series event in Hamilton, Ontario, Nick Tetz of Calgary, Alberta delivered a flawless performance, going 2-for-2 to win the PBR Hamilton Classic. The victory solidifies his hold on the number one ranking in the race for the 2026 PBR Canada Championship and the accompanying $100,000 bonus. Tetz has now won three of the four Canada Cup Series events held so far in 2026.
Round 1 Performance
As action got underway in Round 1, Tetz put points on the board with the third-best score of the round, covering Rip Dinger for 84.1 points. The two-time PBR Canada Champion then elected to go head-to-head with More or Less in the championship round. In a decision that proved fruitful, Tetz dominated the powerful animal athlete for an event-best 89 points, cementing his victory.
National Standings Impact
Tetz left TD Coliseum having earned a crucial 125 national points. He extended his lead to 315.83 points in the national standings over number two Jeremy Maisonneuve of Val-des-monts, Quebec, who was not competing in Hamilton due to injury. Chasing history this season, should Tetz be crowned the 2026 PBR Canada Champion, he would tie Aaron Roy of Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan for most national titles won by one rider with three.
Other Top Performers
Second place went to Brazilian sensation Gilmar Santana from Ouro Preto, Brazil. Santana netted 83 national points for his 83.9-point ride on Bonspiel Bishop in Round 1, and an 88.7-point score aboard No Limits in the championship round. In the Canadian standings, Santana rose from number five to number three, now 365.83 points behind leader Tetz.
Garrett Green from Meeting Creek, Alberta was the final rider to go flawless in Hamilton, finishing third. After outlasting War Ready for 84 points in Round 1, Green bested Holy Smokes for 85.8 points in the championship round.
Upcoming Event
The PBR Canada Cup Series will next travel to London, Ontario, and Canada Life Place for the PBR London Classic on Friday, June 5. Action will get underway at 7 p.m. ET.
