Monster trucks are tearing up the Rose Quarter this weekend as Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live brings its Glow-N-Fire tour to Moda Center for three performances between Saturday and Sunday. The show promises fire, flashing lights and car-crushing action, with a brand-new competitor making its first-ever live appearance.
The 2026 edition of the tour is billed as a supercharged version of past shows, according to hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com, which describes the production as “now supercharged with enhanced pyro effects, dazzling lighting, and jaw-dropping stunts.” As KATU reports, the Glow-N-Fire show is landing at Moda Center this weekend, packing in flames, lights and huge stunts for Portland crowds.
A Stacked Lineup, Plus a Newcomer
Fans can expect to see familiar names on the truck roster, including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot and Skelesaurus, per the tour's own event page. Joining them is Rhinomite, a truck the tour describes as “all-new” and making its live debut this season, giving longtime fans something they haven't seen roll into an arena before.
The show isn't limited to trucks smashing over obstacles. The event also features an epic transforming robot and the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team, adding aerial stunts to the mix alongside the ground-pounding action, per the same tour listing.
Getting Close to the Action Before Showtime
For fans who want a closer look before the engines fire up, the tour offers a Hot Wheels Pre-Show Party that lets ticket holders step onto the competition floor and see the monster trucks up close.
Portland Showtimes This Weekend
The Rose Quarter's own calendar lists the Portland stop under the name Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire, with performances set for Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., followed by a final Sunday show at 1:30 p.m., according to rosequarter.com. Beyond the truck lineup and showtimes, the weekend lineup includes fan-favorite trucks like Mega Wrex and Tiger Shark.
