Monster Jam Tickets

What Monster Jam Is and How a Show Runs

Monster Jam is a touring monster truck competition produced by Feld Entertainment and sanctioned under the United States Hot Rod Association. A typical show lasts about two hours, including a 15 to 20 minute halftime, and it is scored, not scripted: drivers compete in three disciplines and a winner is crowned at each event.

• Racing: heads-up tournament racing, where the first truck across the finish line advances to the next round.
• Two-wheel skills: added in late 2017; each driver gets two attempts to hold wheelies, stoppies and other moves on two wheels.
• Freestyle: a timed run on the open floor (two minutes at stadium shows, 75 seconds at arena shows) built around jumps, donuts and the occasional rollover.

The trucks themselves explain the appeal. A competition monster truck typically stands about 12 feet tall, rides on 66-inch tires and burns a methanol-based fuel; Monster Jam describes its trucks as 12,000-pound machines. Familiar names on the official roster include Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Megalodon, Monster Mutt and Zombie, though the lineup at any one stop varies.

How the Tour Is Organized

Monster Jam runs as several overlapping tours rather than one traveling show. Understanding which one is coming to town tells you a lot about the scale of the night.

Stadium shows

The stadium series plays football and baseball stadiums, mostly in winter and early spring when those buildings are free. A dirt track and jumps are built over the field. Stadium shows run the longer freestyle format, and the bigger footprint allows larger jumps and more trucks.

Arena shows

Arena tours play hockey and basketball arenas throughout the year, often with more than one performance per visit. The floor is smaller, the freestyle runs are shorter, and the sound and exhaust are more concentrated, but every seat is closer to the action.

World Finals

The season builds to the Monster Jam World Finals. It was held at Sam Boyd Stadium near Las Vegas every year from 2000 through 2018, then began rotating: Orlando (2022), Nashville (2023), Los Angeles (2024) and Salt Lake City (2025, with 2026 also scheduled there). Beyond North America, Monster Jam has played Europe, Australia, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia and other markets.

Where to Sit: Stadium vs. Arena

The single most useful rule for Monster Jam is that height beats proximity. The whole floor is a dirt track, so there is no floor seating, and the trucks spend much of the show in the middle and at the far ends. Seats a little above field level see the full course, the landings and the freestyle lines.

At a stadium

• Best overall: sideline seats near midfield, roughly 15 or more rows up in the lower level. You see both ends of the track without turning your head.
• Front rows: they look close on a seat map, but you sit behind safety barriers and dirt berms, close to the noise and flying clods of dirt, and you lose the far end of the track. Many families find them less enjoyable than they expect.
• Upper level: a solid value pick. The trucks still look big from above, and the higher angle shows how the course is laid out.
• End zones: the cheaper end and corner sections show the racing lanes head-on, but freestyle runs at the far end can feel distant.

At an arena

• Best overall: the lower bowl (the 100-level sections closest to the floor) along the long sides, middle rows. Arena floors are compact, so even mid-bowl seats feel close.
• Lowest rows: the dasher boards and protective fencing can sit in your sightline; a few rows up clears them.
• Upper bowl: perfectly watchable in an arena and quieter, which matters with small children.

The Pit Party and Other Add-Ons

The Pit Party is the pre-show experience, and it requires two things: a ticket to the main event and a separate Pit Party pass. Fans walk among the parked trucks, meet drivers and crews, get autographs, take photos and try family activities that vary by location.

• Where it happens: at arena and dome shows it is usually on the dirt floor itself; at most outdoor stadiums it moves to a designated area in the parking lot near the stadium.
• When to arrive: Monster Jam advises arriving about 30 minutes before the start time printed on the pass. Lines for popular trucks and drivers grow long, and arriving near the end often means missing them.
• Who needs a pass: everyone two and older needs a main event ticket to enter, and the pit pass is purchased in addition, either with tickets or later.
• Premium packages: Feld also sells VIP experience packages at select stops, which typically bundle better seats with extra access. Contents vary by city, so read the package details carefully.

For families who care most about meeting drivers, the Pit Party can matter more than the seat location. A pass paired with an upper-level seat is a common, sensible combination.

Noise, Age Suitability and Practical Tips

Monster Jam is built for families and suits most ages, but it is loud. The trucks are unmuffled and the exhaust carries, especially indoors.

• Ear protection: bring hearing protection for every child and adult. Concessions sell branded ear protection and disposable plugs while supplies last, and you can bring your own.
• Ticket rules for kids: children under two are admitted free if they sit on a parent's or guardian's lap; everyone two and older needs a ticket.
• Young children: toddlers often do better at an arena matinee, where the run is the same length but the walk from the parking lot is shorter. Plan to use halftime as a break.
• Dress: stadium shows in winter and early spring can be cold in open-air buildings, and seats near the floor can collect dirt.
• Bags and tickets: Monster Jam follows each venue's bag policy, and digital tickets are used at most venues. As of the 2026 season, check the specific venue's current rules before you go.

Demand Patterns and Timing Your Purchase

Prices on the resale market move with the calendar and the seat, not with the competition results.

• Weekend afternoons sell first at arena stops, because they suit young children.
• Single stadium dates draw a regional crowd and can be busy; arena weekends with several shows spread demand out.
• Lower-level sideline seats and anything bundled with a Pit Party pass carry the highest prices; upper corners are the lowest.
• World Finals tickets draw traveling fans and behave more like a championship event than a regular tour stop.

Every order on GoodSeats is backed by a 100% guarantee. Confirm the event start time and the Pit Party window on the official Monster Jam site before you plan the day.

A Short History of the Monster Truck Show

Monster trucks began as side acts at tractor pulls, motocross and mud bogging events in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Bob Chandler's Bigfoot is widely credited as the first to crush cars, in April 1981, and repeated the feat at the Pontiac Silverdome in 1982 on 66-inch tires. Over the next decades the trucks became the headline act, and Monster Jam, operated by Feld Entertainment, organized them into a scored, touring series with its own championship. Disney has announced a fictionalized Monster Jam feature film starring Dwayne Johnson.

Sources

• Wikipedia – Monster Jam
• Monster Jam – FAQ
• Monster Jam – Pit Party
• Monster Jam – Official site
• Wikipedia – Monster truck