Monster Jam Freestyle Mania

Monster Jam Freestyle Mania

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Apr 3 - 4 | 2026

Monster Jam Freestyle Mania

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Apr 3 | 2026 7:00PM | Doors Buy Tickets
Apr 4 | 2026 12:00PM | Doors Buy Tickets
Apr 4 | 2026 6:00PM | Doors Buy Tickets

Event Details

Additional Ticket Information

All sales are final. No refunds, exchanges or upgrades.

Prices are subject to change.

There is an 8 (eight) ticket limit.

Prices listed on this page include facility fee and are the final price per ticket in person at the MVP Arena Box Office. Purchases on Ticketmaster will incur additional service fees. Only standard admission tickets are available at the box office (no presale, VIP, platinum, etc.). Tickets for Monster Jam will be available at the Box Office beginning at 10am on Tuesday, November 11. Box Office hours can be found here.

Friday, April 3 at 7pm & Saturday April 4 at 6pm: $23-57 in person at the box office. Starting at $29 online at ticketmaster.com

Saturday, April 4 at 12pm: $25-$77 in person at the box office. Starting at $31.60 online at ticketmaster.com

Bag Policy

CLEAR plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” will be allowed. Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand) will be allowed and do not need to be clear. Larger and other types of bags are prohibited. Style of clear bag does not matter as long as it does not exceed 12x6x12".

There is no storage or check-in for prohibited bags. For patrons with young children in attendance, diaper bags are allowed and subject to search.

Parking

MVP Arena Parking Garage is located behind and attached to MVP Arena. 1 Market St., Albany, NY 12207. If parking in the MVP Arena Parking Garage, use arena entrance located on level 3.

For Monster Jam, rate is $25 per vehicle (6'6" clearance). Cash, credit/debit cards, and contactless (Apple Pay/Google Wallet) are accepted methods of payment. Rates charged at surrounding garages and lots may differ and are not controlled by MVP Arena.

Availability is not guaranteed at MVP Arena Parking Garage. For additional parking options near MVP Arena, please visit Park Albany or Downtown Albany.

Park Albany     Downtown Albany

map of roads surrounding MVP Arena showing traffic restrictions on Eagle, Howard and Lodge Streets

Prohibited Items

The following items (including but not limited to) are prohibited:

  • professional cameras
  • video/audio recorders including GoPro and stick style HD cameras
  • weapons of any kind
  • backpacks
  • outside food and beverage
  • glass items
  • fireworks
  • laser pens, glow sticks
  • banners on poles
  • selfie sticks
  • umbrellas

Click here to read additional standard security procedures

Stroller Policy

Guests are strongly discouraged from bringing strollers. If you must bring one, please be advised there will be designated stroller parking areas located just before reaching the security checkpoint. You will not be able to bring your stroller past the checkpoint or into the seating area of the arena.

Truck & Bike Teams

Team Grave Digger® with driver Weston Anderson and rider Noah Bakken

Team El Toro Loco® with driver Fernando Martinez and rider AJ Rozboril

Team Ringling Bailey Circuit™ with driver Brianna Mahon and rider Gregg Duffy

Team JCB DIGatron™ with driver Tony Ochs and rider TJ Tiffany

Team Megalodon® with driver Mikayla Tulachka and rider Scott Murray

Team Zombie® with driver Brandan Tulachka and rider Chandler Haider

Team Classroom Crusher™ with driver Chuckie Pauken and rider Drew Slaugh

and Team Sparkle Smash® with driver Kylie Kent and rider Cam Sepulveda                      

 

**Truck, driver, and rider line-up subject to change

Monster Jam Pit Party

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 9:30am - 11:00am (Sat. 12pm Event Ticket & Pit Party Pass required for entry)

The day of fun starts at the Monster Jam Pit Party® on Saturday, your first stop for selfies with the trucks and bikes, high-fives and autographs from drivers and riders, 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.

 

Pit Party is only available prior to the Saturday 12pm show. Fans must have a pit pass ticket and event ticket immediately following the pit party in order to attend. Everyone attending the Pit Party, regardless of participation, must have a Pit Party ticket as well as an event ticket immediately following the Pit Party. This includes all children (ages 2 & up), as well as the parent(s)/guardian(s) wishing to accompany them.

All fans ages 2 and older require a ticket. No refunds for late arrivals.

 

Haven't purchased your Pit Party tickets yet? There is still time but don't wait. Pit Party availability is limited.

Saturday Pit Party

Monster Jam Post-Event Driver Meet and Greet

The Monster Jam Post-Event Driver Meet and Greet is your most exclusive opportunity to meet and mingle with the drivers shortly after the event. Take photos, get autographs and hear competition takeaways from the drivers in a private event space. Included with your ticket is an official Monster Jam souvenir with your ticket. Space is limited, so get your tickets now.

Post-Event Meet & Greet begins approximately 15 minutes after the show ends and will last about 30 minutes.

This is an optional upgrade. A ticket to the main event is also required. Please make sure you have both tickets. Everyone attending the meet & greet, regardless of participation, must have a meet & greet ticket as well as an event ticket immediately prior to the meet & greet. This includes all children (ages 2 & up), as well as the parent(s)/guardian(s) wishing to accompany them.

*ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SUPERVISING ADULT PARTICIPANT*

By participating, guests confirm they do not have any COVID-19 symptoms or recent known exposure and agree to follow any applicable health and safety protocols.

Haven't purchased your Meet & Greet tickets yet? There is still time but don't wait. Meet & Greet availability is limited.

Fri 7pm Meet & Greet Sat 12pm Meet & Greet Sat 6pm Meet & Greet

Other FAQs

Guests ages 2 years and older need a ticket to enter. Children under 2 are admitted without a ticket provided they sit on a parent or guardian's lap. 

Monster Jam productions average 2 hours, including a 15-20 minute halftime.

Monster Jam concessions sell novelty ear protection while supplies last. You may bring your own from home. Ear protection is encouraged.

Infant formula is allowed.

Empty water bottles are allowed.

 

Mobile Ticketing

Security will scan your ticket directly from your phone. We highly encourage you to add your ticket to your digital wallet for quicker access and to avoid weak Wi-Fi or cellular connection. If attending with others, you can transfer each person their ticket in advance to ensure swift entry.

Note: Your barcode includes technology to protect it. You will not be able to use a screenshot or print out. Barcodes do time out. It is recommended you open your tickets upon approaching security.

Concessions

Concessions do not accept cash. Cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted.

Fans who prefer to use cash may visit the Knickerbocker Grill concession stand located on the concourse near section 105 to exchange cash for a stored-value card. Stored-value cards may be used at all concession stands.

Northside Snacks/Capital Kitchen/Knickerbocker Grill:

  • Chicken tenders and fries
  • Stadium bratwurst – Northside Snacks only
  • Angus cheeseburger and fries – Capital Kitchen & Knickerbocker Grill
  • Sabrett hot dog
  • Popcorn
  • French fries
  • Jumbo soft pretzel
  • Nachos & cheese – Northside Snacks only
  • Theater box candy (M&M, Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish)
  • Ice Cream Novelty Bars (Snickers, Twix, M&M Chipwich) - Capital Kitchen & Knickerbocker Grill

 

Sarchioto’s:

  • Cotton Candy
  • Snow Cones
  • Fried dough bites (Reese’s/chocolate/cinnamon sugar topped options)
  • Cookie dough bites (Reese’s, Oreo, chocolate covered)
  • Perry’s NY Ice Cream
  • Personal pizza (cheese, pepperoni)

 

Eat, Drink, Taco:

  • Beef barbacoa tacos (cilantro, diced onion, diced tomato, salsa verde)
  • Chipotle chicken tacos (cilantro, diced onion, diced tomato, salsa verde)
  • Loaded barbacoa nachos (queso, cilantro, diced onion, diced tomato, salsa verde)
  • Loaded chicken nachos (queso, cilantro, diced onion, diced tomato, salsa verde)
  • Chips & queso
  • 10” churro (cinnamon sugar)

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Offerings are subject to change.

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