Get Ready for the One and Only Monster Jam® in Des Moines!
Nothing compares to the one and only Monster Jam® at Casey’s Center from April 11-12, 2026. Become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over your hometown, Des Moines, for a weekend packed with stunts, smiles, and jaw-dropping skills. With awesome trucks, amazing stunts, big air, and action-packed excitement, it’s the definition of fun for everyone!
This isn’t just any event – it’s unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable, where 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air in competitions of speed and skill. It’s all happening at Monster Jam, where your outside voice is allowed, and every big moment comes with an even bigger smile!
Get Your Tickets Before They’re Gone!
Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. Monster Jam Preferred Customers get the first chance to snag the best seats; fans can still sign up for free to grab an exclusive pre-sale code. The general public can purchase tickets starting October 14th.
Feel the Thrill of Full-Throttle Fun
Get ready for big-time entertainment as Des Moines roars to life with gravity-defying stunts, heart-pounding races, and plenty of big air! The world’s best drivers tear up the dirt as they battle for the Event Championship in three competitions: Racing, 2 Wheel Skills, and everyone’s favorite, Freestyle, where Monster Jam trucks defy the laws of physics and do the impossible. Fans will be right in the middle of the action, helping to crown the Event Champion as they get to score the drivers in real time based on their skills, stunts, and saves.
Start the Fun Early at the Monster Jam Pit Party®
The day of fun starts at the Monster Jam Pit Party® on Saturday and Sunday - your first stop for smiles, selfies with the trucks, high-fives and autographs from drivers, and family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect way to start a day of adrenaline-charged fun, plus get an insider’s look at how these 12,000-pound trucks are built to stand up to the competition. The Monster Jam Pit Party - where the fun begins.
Don’t Miss the Monster Jam Trackside Experience
There’s no better way to get ready for the action than 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 one-of-a-kind fun for the whole family!
Meet the Superstars of Monster Jam!
These aren’t just any drivers - they’re world-class male and female athletes who 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.
The competition is fierce as 8 top drivers battle it out for the Arena Championship Series West title and a coveted spot in the Monster Jam World Finals® in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 4th weekend. You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching the world’s most popular trucks like Matt Cody in the legendary Grave Digger®; El Toro Loco®, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026, driven by Armando Castro; Ashley Sanford behind the wheel of Megalodon®; and more tear up the dirt. You can’t get this kind of wow just anywhere!
WHEN:
Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Event Times – 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Pit Party open from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (Sat. 1pm Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)
Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Event Time – 1:00 PM
- Pit Party open from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (Sun. 1pm Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)
WHERE: Casey’s Center – 730 Third St. Des Moines, IA 50309
TICKETS: Gravity-defying action, down-to-earth prices!
Tickets and Pit Party Passes are now available for purchase online at Hyveetix.com or in-person at the venue box office.
*Ticket prices subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply
TRUCK LINEUP: Grave Digger® driven by Matt Cody; El Toro Loco® driven by Armando Castro; Megalodon® driven by Ashley Sanford; TBD driven by Blake Granger; Earth Shaker® driven by Alex Bardin; Monster Mutt® driven by Carson Williams; Jurassic Attack driven by Tim Hall, Jr.; and Velociraptor driven by TBD
**Truck and driver line-up subject to change
Visit MonsterJam.com for more detailed information about the Des Moines Monster Jam event.
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