Thinking about getting tickets to Monster Jam in Greenville, SC? Monster Jam is back in Greenville, SC January 7-8, 2023. Maybe your life is ready for some thrilling entertainment or maybe you need something that is perfectly safe for you, yet still feels a little dangerous. Or, perhaps you just have some kids who LOVE anything with an engine and wheels? Try Monster Jam! Here is everything you need to know about the show!
Complimentary tickets were given to make this review possible. All opinions expressed are my own. This post contains affiliate links and has been updated with 2023 dates and costs.
What is Monster Jam?
Monster Jam is a live sporting event competition featuring seven monster trucks. It showcases the trucks’ abilities to crush cars, fly through the air, and spin. The Monster Jam in Greenville consists of three main events:
- The wheelie contest: judges score the trucks on the most impressive jump over a line of three cars
- Truck racing: trucks jump over the line of cars while trying to be the first to cross the finish line
- Freestyle: each driver is given 60 seconds to perform whatever stunts he wants; this event is also scored by judges
These trucks are massive at approximately 12 feet tall and wide. The tires are 66 inches and weight at least 10,000 pounds. The trucks can travel up to 100 MPH and they can fly up to 125 to 130 feet out at up to 35 feet in the air. This is an amazing show that’s really an experience your kids will talk about for a long time.
The performance previously also included dirt bike and quad bike (four-wheeler) stunts and races.
How long is Monster Jam?
The show officially began at 7:00 pm, but there were pre-show activities for at least 30 minutes before the show began. The show concluded right before 9:00 pm. There is a 15-minute intermission when “construction” trucks smooth the dirt arena and move the crushed cars. (This may have been the most fascinating part of the show for my son.)
Pit Party
The Pit Party happens Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 am. In order to attend the Pit Party you must have a ticket to the 1 pm show, as well as an add-on ticket Pit Pass. At the Pit Party you will walk down on the arena floor and get to view the trucks up close, as well as meet drivers. There’s an opportunity for photos and autographs. Pit Party passes are $20/each.
There are also post-event Meet & Greet tickets available for $40/each after each show.
What Happens During the Monster Jam Show
Monster Jam is definitely a unique experience! We brought our five-year-old son, who was very excited to see the huge trucks. All of the trucks have sensational designs and paint jobs, and the drivers do a good job of getting the audience involved and cheering. I must say that I was truly impressed by the power and ability of the trucks, as well as the skill and daring of the drivers.
After each of the three events, the winning driver was presented with an award, which he then gave to his “biggest fan” in the crowd. I noticed that kids who had made signs for their favorite truck were easy for the driver to spot. So if you want the chance to bring home a (free) memento, make a sign! (Souvenirs are available for purchase in the lobby, if you want to be sure to have something to bring home.)
Honestly, though, my favorite part of the show was the dirt bike stunts. The bikers sped up a ramp and then executed impressive aerial acrobatics before landing. The dirt bikes only made one appearance, but I think we would have loved to see more of them.
TIPS: Know Before You Go to Monster Jam
1 – Monster Jam is LOUD. Like, you can hear the trucks from outside the stadium if you’re standing across the street. Ear protection is a must. The music is loud, the engines are loud, and the announcer is loud.
2 – Get ear protection before you go or buy them at the arena. You can find affordable ear protection muffs for children at a sports store such as Dick’s Sporting Goods or on Amazon (see a list of ear protection options). Many parents I know recommend using both earplugs and earmuffs. It is really ear-splitting loud and you can’t be too careful protecting your children’s ears.
3- If you have a child who is sensitive to loud noises, don’t take them. The rumbling is crazy loud and can scare smaller kids or those sensitive to this type of noise.
4 – Sometimes between events, the momentum dips and kids can lose focus. You know your kid and if sitting for a longer period of time is hard, perhaps consider this event for when they are older.
5 – It’s chilly because the arena needs to be ventilated (no one wants to breathe in all that exhaust) so be prepared with a scarf, heavy jacket, etc.
6 – Try to get your tickets before you arrive for the event. The longest lines at the arena are the box office lines. Plus, you’ll save a lot of money in Ticketmaster fees if you buy direct at the Bon Secours Arena box office.
7 – Do bring: cash for parking, cash for anything you might buy at the arena, a camera, and a sign for your favorite truck. Do not bring food or drink. Only clear bags are allowed in the area.
8 – Sometimes one of the Monster Trucks will show up in a public place in Greenville the day of the first show. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram as we will post where and when it is if that happens. It’s free!
9 – Anyone ages 2 and up need a ticket so plan for that when purchasing tickets.
Who should go to Monster Jam?
I noticed a lot of kids at the arena, and it is definitely a kid-friendly show. I wouldn’t recommend the show for very small children, but everyone that I saw from 4 years to 75 years enjoyed the event. (If your child is frightened by roaring engines or cars getting smashed, then Monster Jam is not for him.)
If you want to see the trucks up close, consider buying your tickets for Saturday with the Pit Pass add-on. This special pass will allow you to go into the Pit with the drivers and see the trucks up close before the show.
The 2023 Monster Jam Show in Greenville is:
- Saturday January 7th at 1 pm (Pit Party at 10:30 am)
- Saturday January 7th at 7 pm
- Sunday January 8th at 1 pm (Pit Party at 10:30 am)
Tickets start at $25, Pit Passes are $20, and are sold at The Well Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, and by calling Ticketmaster at 1.800.745.3000.
Who would you take with you to Monster Jam?
Katherine Acree
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