A car-eating robot dinosaur, a brand-new rhino-themed monster truck, and three chances to catch them both are rolling into the arena this weekend. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire runs three performances on Saturday and Sunday, with Bone Shaker and Tiger Shark among the trucks tearing through central Arkansas alongside freestyle motocross riders and that fire-breathing, car-crushing machine.
The show is scheduled for Simmons Bank Arena, according to THV11, though sources differ on exactly where that puts it: the official Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live event listing gives the venue address as 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, Little Rock, with the event itself billed as Nov. 7 through Nov. 8, 2026. Little Rock's own tourism site, meanwhile, places the arena along the Arkansas River in North Little Rock.
Showtimes are set for 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, with a single Sunday performance at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 8, per the venue's own listing at simmonsbankarena.com. A Hot Wheels Pre-Show Party kicks off two and a half hours before each showtime and runs an hour and 15 minutes, giving families extra time inside before the trucks take over.
Rhinomite Joins a Returning Cast of Crowd Favorites
This year's roster leans on familiar names with one new addition. The lineup includes Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot and Skelesaurus, plus the all-new Rhinomite, which the arena's listing describes as the dynamite rhino-themed truck making its tour debut. The 2026 bill also promises enhanced pyrotechnic effects, dazzling lighting and stunts beyond what past stops have featured.
Devan Wheeler, who drives Skelesaurus, told THV11 he grew up as a monster truck fan himself and said he values giving young fans that same excitement. He described performances as unpredictable, noting that shows can include unexpected events, and said monster trucks bring families together. Per Wheeler, the show offers four competitions alongside freestyle motocross.
Behind the Wheels: Life on a 40-Week Tour
Monster truck drivers spend roughly 40 weeks a year on the road, bringing the show to a new city nearly every week, according to THV11's reporting. That grind requires a larger team than fans see in the arena, with crew members working behind the scenes throughout the touring season to keep the trucks running and the stunts on schedule.
The Little Rock stop isn't the only one on Glow-N-Fire's circuit this fall — a separate report from kctv5.com noted the same tour returning to the T-Mobile Center in early October, underscoring just how many stops that touring crew packs into a single season.
What's Changed Since the Last Little Rock Stop
What's Changed Since the Last Little Rock Stop Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live appeared at the same arena in October 2024, and the lineup has shifted since then. That event listing featured Gunkster and a then-new HW Skelesaurus, alongside a car-eating, fire-breathing transforming robot called TRANSAURUS. The 2026 bill includes HW 5-Alarm and Rhinomite, while both the 2024 and 2026 listings have advertised special pricing for kids, though neither event listing specifies an amount.
Tickets, Parking and What to Know Before You Go
Ticket information is available through hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com, and the venue's listing notes that children ages 2 and older need their own ticket for the event. Simmons Bank Arena also says it does not sell parking online and is advising guests to verify any third-party parking offers before purchasing.
