Monster trucks are about to shake the floor of MVP Arena in downtown Albany, as Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live rolls into town for shows this Saturday and Sunday. The 2026 tour, branded Glow-N-Fire, promises bigger pyrotechnics, flashier lighting and a lineup that includes a brand-new truck making its live debut right here in the Capital Region.
A Supercharged Lineup Hits the Dirt
The Albany dates, October 24 and 25, mark this season's stop for a tour that organizers describe as supercharged with enhanced effects, according to hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com. Fans can expect to see familiar names like Bigfoot, Bone Shaker, Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm and Skelesaurus tearing through the arena, alongside the all-new Rhinomite, which the event's official site says is making its live debut this season. As NEWS10 ABC reported, Saturday and Sunday performances are scheduled to start at 2 p.m.
Beyond the trucks themselves, the show is built around spectacle. Organizers told NEWS10 that this latest iteration will feature more pyrotechnics and bigger stunts than ever, a claim that lines up with the tour's own description of jaw-dropping stunts and dazzling lighting. The Albany weekend will also include monster truck exhibitions and motocross events, folding in the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team alongside the trucks. Reporter Bianca Caputo previewed the machinery ahead of the shows, giving Capital Region audiences an early look at what's rolling into town.
Transforming Robot and a Pit Party Add-On
One of the show's recurring crowd-pleasers is back for this tour: a transforming robot that organizers have built into the Glow-N-Fire production. Families looking to get even closer to the action can opt into the Hot Wheels Pre-Show Party, which the event's official listing describes as a chance for fans to walk the competition floor before the show to see the trucks up close. According to the MVP Arena event page, that pre-show access runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and is staged in the arena atrium near the South Pearl Street entrance.
Tickets, Parking and a Last-Minute Discount
Adult tickets through the MVP Arena Box Office range from $31 to $64 before an 8% sales tax, per the venue's event listing. The arena's parking garage charges $25 per vehicle for this event, and anyone two years old or older needs a ticket to get in the door, the listing notes.
Shoppers chasing a deal still have an option: MVP Arena is advertising 40% off adult tickets for select seats. The discount is available online only, subject to seat availability, and applies after selecting seats by entering the code LAST40 and clicking the Unlock button, according to the arena's offers page. That promotion comes with an eight-ticket limit and does not apply to tickets already purchased.
