To meet growing demand from fans and venues, Family Entertainment Live and Mattel today announced a major expansion of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party North American tour, coming in the second half of 2023.
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Following record breaking sales in 2022 and the beginning of 2023, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party has added 23 markets to its expanding schedule, including some of the country’s most preeminent arenas such as the Barclays Center (Brooklyn), Chase Center (San Francisco), Target Center (Minneapolis), and Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia). The newly announced tour dates will begin in July, filling the 2023 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live schedule with more events than ever. Presale tickets will be available on March 8, with public sale beginning on March 10, in most markets.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is produced by Family Entertainment Live, and brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Boneshaker™, Bigfoot®, and the all-new Gunkster™, to name just a few. The Glow Party production features a laser light show, spectacular theatrical effects, dance parties, and lots of Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Fans can also witness a special appearance from the car-eating, fire-breathing, transforming robot MEGASAURUS™, plus the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross.
“After a record-breaking season in 2022, the tour’s expansion to more cities and renowned venues across the United States ensures that Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live can build upon the incredible momentum that began with Glow Party,” said Julie Freeland, Senior Director of Global Location Based Entertainment at Mattel. “Our exhilarating tour theme, coupled with a robust second half schedule, means even more families will be able to connect and engage with their favorite real-life Hot Wheels Monster Trucks like never before.”
“After so much early success with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, we thought this was the perfect time to take it to another gear across the U.S.,” said Ken Hudgens, CEO of Family Entertainment Live. “The fans’ response has been incredible both domestically and overseas. Families will now have even more opportunities to experience the party at some of the most well-known venues throughout the major metros of North America.”
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party™ 2023 extended tour* dates are as follows. Matinee and evening performances are available across all dates.
July 29-30 INTRUST Bank Arena Wichita, KS
August 5-6 Chase Center San Francisco, CA
August 5-6 Blue Cross Arena Rochester, NY
August 12-13 XL Center Hartford, CT
August 12-13 Veterans Memorial Coliseum Portland, OR
August 19-20 Desert Diamond Arena Glendale, AZ
August 26-27 Toyota Arena Ontario, CA
August 26-27 Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia, PA
September 2-3 Orleans Arena Las Vegas, NV
September 9-10 Acrisure Arena Coachella Valley, CA
September 23-24 Pechanga Arena San Diego, CA
September 23-24 KFC Yum! Center Louisville, KY
Sept 30 Barclays Center Brooklyn, NY
October 7-8 T-Mobile Center Kansas City, MO
October 7-8 Scope Arena Norfolk, VA
October 14-15 DCU Arena Worcester, MA
October 14-15 Cross Insurance Arena Portland, ME
October 20-22 Cross Insurance Center Bangor, ME
November 4-5 FedExForum Memphis, TN
November 4-5 Family Arena St. Charles, MO
November 11-12 Dickies Arena Ft. Worth, TX
November 18 Target Center Minneapolis, MN
November 18-19 Paycom Center Oklahoma City, OK
*Additional dates to be announced.
Hot Wheels fans also have the opportunity to participate in the Crash Zone Pre-Show Party, held two and a half hours prior to every performance. The unique experience provides fans access to the competition floor where they can see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks along with autograph signings from their favorite drivers and performers. Each Crash Zone ticket includes an autograph card, souvenir pass, and a lanyard exclusive to Crash Zone attendees. Passes will be available to purchase while supplies last.
Fans can go to HotWheelsMonsterTrucksLive.com for more information. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour is a partnership between Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC.