Monster Jam competitors at Amalie Arena this weekend include fan favorite Grave Digger, and one of the show’s newest trucks, Bailey Circuit (a robo pup collaboration with Ringling).
With each monster truck weighing over 10,000 pounds, the skilled (fearless to a fault) drivers will perform their own high-stakes version of the game Operation —carefully weaving through obstacles, balancing their beasts on two wheels and taking on a freestyle competition (one that doesn’t involve break dancing or rapping).
Based in Palmetto, the show started three decades ago inPontiac, Michigan and later became a global phenomenon with events held in Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Germany, China and more.
About an hour before the Tampa show, fans have an opportunity to go behind the scenes with the pit crews, see some driver interviews and get a great view of the opening ceremonies with the “Monster Jam Trackside” experience open to general admission.
The trucks can be seen around the Bay area before they take the stage—or dirt — with beloved star Grave Digger making an appearance at Northern Tool + Equipment on Hillsborough Ave and Sparkle Smash and El Toro Loco each making a pit stop at different Chick-fil-A locations.
Tickets start at $35 for Monster Jam coming Friday-Sunday, August 15-17 to Tampa.
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This article appears in Aug 7-13, 2025.