Monster Jam‘s big-time family fun experience returns to the Pacific Coliseum for another intense motorsports weekend for fans of all ages to enjoy on September 28 and 29. Witness world champion athletes drive their 5,500kg monster trucks as they tear up the perfectly engineered dirt tracks in championship competitions of speed and skill.
The Pit Party
Monster Mutt Dalmation, Photo: Monster Jam/Feld Motor Sports
The excitement begins at the Monster Jam Pit Party (an extra pass is required for entrance) held before the events on Saturday and Sunday. It’s a fun-filled showcase where fans can get special access to the monster truck teams and get an insider’s look at how these trucks are built to stand up to the competition.
Fans can see the massive trucks up close before they do battle, meet the drivers, get autographs, and take pictures. Pity Party activities include special play areas, tire demonstrations, colouring stations, and photo opportunities that include a chance to take a photo with the prize trophy.
Attendees are also encouraged to get seated early to experience Monster Jam Trackside an hour before the event’s start time (after the Pit Party ends). Festivities include competition previews, driver interviews, giveaways, opening ceremonies, and special truck introductions before the show officially starts.
The Main Event
Dragon, Photo: Monster Jam/Feld Motor Sports
Monster Jam drivers beyond their trucks are known for being world-class, trained athletes and masters of the strength and stamina needed to compete. Watch these powerful machines do big air jumps, crazy backflips, vertical two-wheel skills, and racing at speeds up to 110km/h as they produce awe-inspiring live motorsports action.
Prepare to be enraptured as some of the best drivers show off their stuntwork before their all-0ut head-to-head racing battles in competition for the event championship. They’ll be pushing the monster trucks to the limit in three separate competitions: Freestyle, Skills, and Racing.
To purchase Monster Jam tickets, visit TicketLeader’s website.
Explore Hastings
Hastings Park, Photo: Rick Chung/YVArcade
Make the most of your Monster Jam outing by visiting the surrounding Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland areas in the East Village. These sprawling East Vancouver neighbourhoods are full of walkable streets and local family-friendly attractions to explore.
Hastings also has great restaurants of every variety, including spots like Le Petite Saigon, Motonobu Udon, Sushi Nanaimo, and Whisky Six BBQ. There are also plenty of nearby parks perfect for a family walk and outdoor activities from New Brighton Park to Pandora Park, Rupert Park, and Hastings Park next to the arena.
If you venture a little further east, The Amazing Brentwood mall complex in Burnaby has many dining options with patio seating, an international Tables food court, outdoor live entertainment, and the Brentwood Farmers’ Market on Sundays.
World Supercross Championship
Photo: World Supercross Championship
For some extra adrenaline-pumping action, experience the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX)‘s Canadian Grand Prix when it roars into BC Place Stadium on October 26!
See the world’s top riders compete in a high-octane showdown filled with daring jumps, tight turns, and intense competition. This is the ultimate event for motorsport enthusiasts, and fun for the whole family.
Vancouver will host the opening round of the WSX series’ 2024 season by holding a race inside BC Place after a highly successful pilot season in 2022 before heading off to Perth and Abu Dhabi for rounds two to three.
To register for Grand Prix pre-sale access, visit WSX’s website.