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Monster Jam Roars Back to Cleveland's Rocket Arena With New Speed-Focused Truck

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Published on September 17, 2026
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Monster Jam is roaring back into Cleveland, with four shows scheduled at Rocket Arena from February 19 through February 21, 2027. Tickets start at $20, and eight drivers will compete across Racing, 2 Wheel Skills and Freestyle events for a shot at the Arena Championship Series East title.

According to Monster Jam's official event page, tickets went on sale to the general public on September 15, 2026. The schedule includes a 7 p.m. show Friday, February 19, followed by noon and 6 p.m. performances Saturday, February 20, and a noon finale Sunday, February 21. Fans two and older need a ticket to attend, and seats are available through SeatGeek or the Rocket Arena box office, as noted in a report from Yahoo Sports.

A New Truck Joins the Field

The Cleveland stop will also mark the competition debut of Power Rush, Monster Jam's newest truck, the Yahoo Sports report notes. Driver Ryan Vargas will pilot the truck in Cleveland, where it was designed with a focus on speed, balance and handling and features a new race-inspired body.

Grave Digger, one of the sport's most recognizable names, will celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2027, per the same report. Weston Anderson is set to drive the iconic truck during the Cleveland stop, continuing a legacy that has anchored Monster Jam events for decades — including a prior Cleveland appearance in 2024, when driver Krysten Anderson competed in Grave Digger while defending the championship trophy, according to Cleveland.com.

Racing Toward the World Finals

Eight drivers will compete for the Arena Championship Series East title, with the winner earning a bid to the Monster Jam World Finals in Indianapolis, the Yahoo Sports article states. That structure mirrors the 2024 Cleveland event, when eight drivers faced off in freestyle, skills, donuts and racing competitions for the same prize, Cleveland.com reported at the time.

Fans attending the 2027 shows will also get a hand in deciding the outcome. Monster Jam has said fans will be able to help score the drivers in real time, based on skills, stunts and saves, according to Fox 8. Each of the massive 12,000-pound trucks competing will be judged on those live scores alongside the racing results.

Pit Party and Trackside Access

Ticket holders with Pit Party passes can get up close with the trucks before select shows. The Pit Party runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and includes truck access, driver appearances and family activities, per Monster Jam's event listing.

About an hour before each performance, Monster Jam Trackside offers a separate pre-show experience featuring driver interviews, behind-the-scenes looks at the pit crews and giveaways, the Yahoo Sports report notes. Both add-ons give fans a chance to see the drivers and crews up close before the trucks hit the arena floor.