It’s all about Monster Jam on Saturday, May 3 at MetLife Stadium Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Start your day of fun at the Monster Jam® Pit Party from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and see the massive trucks up close, meet the drivers and crews, get autographs, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly activities. Plus, this fun-filled experience is the only place to get an insider’s look at how these 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks are built to stand up to the competition. Buy tickets here.
People can buy a Pit Party Pass together with a regular ticket order or buy a Pit Party Pass after event tickets have been purchased.
Monster Jam Trackside Experience
Arrive early and get revved up with Monster Jam Trackside, happening about an hour before the event. It’s packed with driver interviews, pit crew sneak peeks, and epic giveaways that’ll get everyone pumped up before the action begins. Then, watch as the opening ceremonies set the stage for non-stop Monster Jam madness!
The day of fun starts at the Monster Jam Pit Party, where families can get up close and personal with these massive trucks, snap a selfie, meet drivers, and collect autographs.
Meet the Superstars of Monster Jam
“These world-class male and female athletes have mastered controlling these 12,000-pound beasts. Whether pulling off insane backflips, nailing vertical 2-wheel tricks, or tearing up the track in all-out racing, these drivers are ready to wow fans with the most mind-blowing live motorsports action around,” Monster Jam said in a statement.
The competition pits 12 top drivers battling it out for the Stadium Championship Series East title and a coveted spot in the Monster Jam World Finals® in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 4 weekend. Fans can cheer on their favorites, like Tyler Menninga in the legendary Grave Digger®; Armando Castro, who makes his Stadium Championship debut behind the wheel of El Toro Loco®; Monster Jam World Finals High Jump champion Cynthia Gauthier in Lucas Stabilizer; and more.
Truck Lineup
While the truck and driver lineup is subject to change, here is how it looks now:
◾Grave Digger driven by Tyler Menninga
◾Megalodon driven by Kevin Crocker
◾Zombie driven by Bari Musawwir
◾ThunderROARus driven by Colt Stephens
◾Classroom Crusher driven by Camden Murphy
◾Lucas Stabilizer driven by Cynthia Gauthier
◾El Toro Loco driven by Armando Castro
◾Avenger driven by Jim Koehler
◾Monster Mutt driven by Chris Koehler
◾Axe driven by Joe Foley
◾Vendetta driven by Mike Christensen
◾Jurassic Attack driven by Dalton Widner
Know Before You Go
Event Day Timeline
◾10:30 a.m.: Parking Lots & Ticket Trailer Open
◾11:30 a.m.: Pit Party Early Access Opens in Lot G
◾12 p.m.: NJ Transit Bus Shuttle service begins
◾12:30 p.m.: Pit Party opens in Lot G
◾3 p.m.: Coach USA Bus service starts 3 p.m.
◾5 p.m. Stadium gates open; Monster Jam begins
Pit Party Early Access is from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pit P3arty Regular Access is from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Children ages 2 and up must have their own ticket and pass. Guests may have their ticket exit scanned for re-entry at the Verizon Gate from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Public Transportation
Parking / Drop-Off Lots Open: Parking Fee: Tailgating Policy: Drop-Off Area: NJ TRANSIT PIT PARTY EARLY ACCESS: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM PIT PARTY REGULAR ACCESS: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Pit Party Location: Lot G Enter at MetLife Gate An event ticket AND Early Access Pit Party Pass or Pit Party Pass is required for entry Children ages 2 and up must have their own ticket and pass Guests may have their ticket exit scanned for re-entry at the Verizon Gate from 12:30 – 4:00 PM EVENT SITE MAP 10:30 AM There is no charge for parking for this event Tailgating is permitted (one car, one space) Roadway between Parking Lots D & E Shuttle Bus Service (Rail Service will NOT be operating for this event) Will operate every 20 minutes starting at 12:00 PM through 8:00 PM from the Secaucus Junction bus plaza lane #10 direct to MetLife Stadium Lot C Return service begins in Lot C at 6:00pm through 60 minutes after the event ends Coach USA Bus Service – 351 Meadowlands Express • Will operate starting at 3:00 PM from NYC Port Authority Gates 411 – 415 direct to MetLife Stadium Lot K • The final bus departs MetLife Stadium Lot K 60 minutes after the event ends Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.) • Rideshare pick-up/drop-off location is in Lot E • Consider public transportation and avoid rideshare if possibled saves.