Velociraptor, Photo: Monster Jam/Feld Motor Sports
Experience big-time family fun when Monster Jam, one of the most unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable motorsport experiences, returns to the Pacific Coliseum for an adrenaline-fuelled weekend from March 8 to 10.
Fans will witness world champion drivers navigate their 12,000-pound monster trucks, tearing up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. As a major highlight, the new Monster Mutt Rottweiler will celebrate its Vancouver truck debut.
The Championship
Megalodon, Photo: Monster Jam/Feld Motor Sports
Spectators will get to watch the Arena Championship Series West competition over the course of three nights, featuring eight skilled competitors fighting for the title while putting on an entertaining spectacle of innovation.
- Friday, March 8 @ 7pm
- Saturday, March 9 @ 1pm & 7pm (Pit Party @ 10:30am–12pm)
- Sunday, March 10 @ 1pm (Pit Party @ 10:30am–12pm)
The Arena Series West Champion will be crowned at the end of the weekend’s competition and automatically advance to the prestigious Monster Jam World Finals XXIII to compete for the title of World Champion at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in May.
The Pit Party
El Toro Loco, Photo: Monster Jam/Feld Motor Sports
The real excitement kicks off at the Monster Jam Pit Party, held before the Saturday and Sunday events (extra pass required for entrance). Fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favourite drivers and crews, get autographs, and take pictures. Activities include the Sand Box play area, UNOH tire demonstration, colouring and temporary tattoo station, and plenty of photo ops.
This fun-filled experience is a great event to bring family and friends together. It’s also the only place to access the Monster Jam teams up close and get an inside look at how these trucks are built to stand up to the competition.
Fans are encouraged to get to their seats early to experience Monster Jam Trackside an hour before start time (after the Pit Party ends). Pre-show festivities include competition previews, driver interviews, giveaways, opening ceremonies, and power rush truck introductions.
The Competition
Grave Digger, Photo: Monster Jam
Motorsports fans will be on the edge of their seats as the world’s best drivers show off their skills and racing chops in fierce head-to-head battles for the event championship. Engineered to perfection, the 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks will push all limits in each of the three competitions: Freestyle, Skills, Donuts, and Racing.
Arena Championship Series West, Photo: Monster Jam/Feld Motor Sports
Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete but also the vital dexterity to control machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills, and racing at speeds up to 70 miles an hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action for the whole family.
Watch championship competitors like Brandon Vinson in his legendary Grave Digger and Ashley Sanford in Megalodon show off their racing skills on the track.
A Family Day Out
Tacofino Commissary, Photo: Rick Chung/YVArcade
Make a day of your Monster Jam trip by visiting the surrounding Hastings-Sunrise and bordering Grandview-Woodland neighbourhoods. Both areas in East Vancouver are known for their sprawling, walkable blocks full of families and hidden gem attractions perfect for weekend exploring.
Check out the Hastings Park Winters Farmers Market, which is open every Sunday from 10am-2pm on the PNE Fairgrounds. Take a long family walk at New Brighton Park, Pandora Park, Rupert Park, or Hastings Park.
Family-friendly dining options near the Pacific Coliseum include Tacofino Commissary, Red Wagon Cafe, Roundel Cafe, and Just Waffles.
Earth Shaker, Photo: Monster Jam/Feld Motor Sports
Monster Jam focuses on world-class motorsports competitions on expertly engineered dirt tracks that push these state-of-the-art trucks to the limit. Beyond the 350 global live events it produces yearly, Monster Jam’s brand extends off the track with other products and entertainment experiences to keep the fun alive year-round.
To browse the competition schedule and purchase tickets, visit Monster Jam’s website.