Monster Jam® Returns to Sunrise for an Action-Packed Weekend of Family Fun on August 7 & 8

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Monster Jam® Returns to Sunrise for an Action-Packed

Weekend of Family Fun on August 7 & 8

<<First Monster Jam Event at BB&T Center Following Pandemic Pause>>

*Enhanced Health and Safety Measures Implemented for Fan Wellness*

Ticket Pre-Sale Begins Today!

Sunrise, Fla. (June 8, 2021) – This. Is. MONSTER JAM®!   The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Sunrise for a high-octane weekend at the BB&T Center on Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8.  Making its first Sunrise stop at 100% full capacity following a pandemic pause, Monster Jam features the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement.  Tickets start at only $25 on Ticketmaster.com with Monster Jam Preferred Customers able to purchase advance tickets starting today, before tickets go on-sale to the general public on June 15.  Fans can still sign up for free to become a Monster Jam Preferred Customer and get exclusive access to the pre-sale offer code.

As the pandemic recovery progresses, Monster Jam is monitoring changes to government mandates, public health guidelines and industry standards and is working closely with our venue partners to adjust protocols for the safety and wellness of guests based on state and local requirements. For details about Monster Jam’s Ultimate Lineup for Fan Wellness, please visit here. Face coverings are strongly encouraged and may be required per venue policies.  Please wear a face covering if you are not fully vaccinated, as recommended by the CDC.  More information about the WELL Health Certified BB&T Center’s safety policy can be found here.

Plus, the Monster Jam Pit Party will return to the BB&T Center on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, where fans can see the massive trucks up close, watch live pre-race interviews and participate in Q&As with the drivers, get pre-signed autograph cards, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly fun. 

*Face covering suggestions apply.

Monster Jam has reimagined the live event guest experience and created contactless shopping for fans to order merchandise in advance or onsite from the comfort of their seat. Once ordered, guests can pick up their items at a convenient, contactless pickup station during the live event.  Additional information can be found here.

Sunrise fans will witness a fierce battle for the event championship with each skilled Monster Jam athlete tearing up the dirt with gravity-defying feats in 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks going head-to-head for points in Freestyle, the Skills Challenge and Racing competitions.  Plus, fans can become part of the action by voting for the winner in the Skills Challenge and Freestyle competitions via real-time, in-stadium fan voting on their smartphones. 

The all-star truck lineup will feature multiple fan favorites including Krysten Anderson in the legendary Grave Digger®, the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ holder for the highest monster truck ramp jump. The newest driver of the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior® team, Elvis Lainez, has started out strong in 2021 and will look to continue his success into Sunrise.

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Two-time Monster Jam World Finals Champion, Todd LeDuc, gets behind the wheel of Monster Energy®, while reigning Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle champion Linsey Read competes in Scooby Doo.  Brothers Matt and Nick Pagliarulo take on the field in Jester and Kraken.  Rounding out the epic eight-truck lineup will be Buddy Tompkins in Xtermigator and Jack Brown in FTI Torque.

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 the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles-per-hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action seen around the world. 

WHEN:   Saturday, August 7, 2021 – 1:00pm & 7:00pm | Pit Party 10:30am – 12:00pm*

       Sunday, August 8, 2021 – 1:00pm | Pit Party 10:30am – 12:00pm*

*Event ticket & Pit Pass required for entry

WHERE:  BB&T Center | One Panther Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33323

TICKETS:  Eventtickets start at $25 each* | Pit Party Passes are $15 each*

Tickets will be available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the BB&T Center Box Office  (note Box Office summer hours limited to Tues & Thurs 9am-5pm)

**Ticket prices subject to change – venue/ticketing fees may apply. 

TRUCK LINEUP: Grave Digger® driven by Krysten Anderson; Great Clips Mohawk Warrior® driven by Elvis Lainez; Monster Energy® driven by Todd LeDuc; Scooby Doo driven by Linsey Read; Jester driven by Matt Pagliarulo; Kraken driven by Nick Pagliarulo; Xtermigator driven by Buddy Tompkins; FTI Torque driven by Jack Brown.                                                                          **Truck and driver line-up subject to change

For more specific Sunrise event info, please visit Monster Jam BB&T Center

Follow Monster Jam on our social media channels: FacebookTwitter & Instagram.  

Subscribe to the Monster Jam YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/MonsterJam

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About Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, DreamWorks Trolls The Experience and Jurassic World Live Tour. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

About Monster Jam

Unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable, Monster Jam® features world-class athletes competing for championships on perfectly engineered dirt tracks that push these ever-evolving, state-of-the-art trucks to the limit. Beyond the 350 global live events each year, the Monster Jam brand extends off the track into the home through products, content and merchandise that keeps the fun alive year-round.  For more information, visit MonsterJam.com.

About BB&T Center: 

Home to the Florida Panthers Hockey Club and leading international concerts and events, the Broward County-owned BB&T Center is one of the top ranked venues of its kind in the world, servicing Broward, Collier, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties and beyond. BB&T Center has recently earned the global benchmark WELL Building Institute (IWBI)’s WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management. For the latest info about upcoming events, visit www.thebbtcenter.com and follow BB&T Center on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.