New York, NY (March 9, 2026) Family Entertainment Live, one of the world’s leading presenters of family-oriented live events, and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, have announced 35 new US tour dates of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow-N-Fire Tour coming in 2026.
Following the success of Glow-N-Fire in early 2026, which is nominated for the Pollstar Family Show of the Year award, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to continue the momentum through 2026 featuring the an all-new truck to the tour: Rhinomite — the dynamite Rhino themed truck. Charging horn-first into challenges, Rhinomite explodes on the scene with a mission to destroy the competition. This exciting new experience will feature never before seen stunts performed by the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, as well as the all-new No-Handed Front Flip performed by the FMX riders!
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire is produced by Family Entertainment Live and brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Skelesaurus™, and also includes FMX riders performing high-flying stunts and a fire-breathing, car crushing robot dinosaur.
“We are incredibly proud to continue expanding the award-winning Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live with Family Entertainment Live,” said Julie Freeland, vice president of global location based entertainment at Mattel. “The new Rhinomite has brought even more excitement to the lineup. The Glow-N-Fire tour is an unforgettable experience full of action and energy that only Hot Wheels Monster Trucks can deliver.”
“After a great start to the 2026 year, we can’t wait to continue to provide world-class, family entertainment with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live” said Ken Hudgens, CEO of Family Entertainment Live “With a brand new truck, added to the line-up with Rhinomite, and all new stunts performed, we’re excited to entertain fans of all ages.”
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire 2026 tour dates are as follows, with more dates to be announced. Matinee and evening performances are available across all dates.
| U.S. TOUR DATES | ||
| EVENT DATES | CITY | VENUE |
| May 30-31, 2026 | Everett, WA | Angel of the Winds Arena |
| May 30-31, 2026 | Baltimore, MD | CFG Bank Arena |
| June 6, 2026 | Boise, ID | Albertsons Arena |
| June 20-21, 2026 | Spokane, WA | Spokane Arena |
| June 20-21, 2026 | Rochester, NY | Blue Cross Arena |
| July 11-12, 2026 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena |
| July 11-12, 2026 | Buffalo, NY | KeyBank Center |
| July 18-19, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | Smoothie King Center |
| July 18-19, 2026 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena |
| July 25-26, 2026 | San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center |
| July 25-26, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| August 1-2, 2026 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center |
| August 1-2, 2026 | Chicago, IL | United Center |
| August 8-9, 2026 | Glendale, AZ | Desert Diamond Arena |
| August 8-9, 2026 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse |
| August 15-16, 2026 | San Francisco, CA | Chase Center |
| August 15-16, 2026 | Hartford, CT | PeoplesBank Arena |
| August 22-23, 2026 | Bakersfield, CA | Dignity Health Arena |
| August 22-23, 2026 | Columbus, OH | Nationwide Arena |
| August 29-30, 2026 | Philadelphia, PA | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| September 5-6, 2026 | Ontario, CA | Toyota Arena |
| September 5-6, 2026 | Providence, RI | Amica Mutual Pavilion |
| Sept. 12-13, 2026 | West Valley City, UT | Maverik Center |
| Sept. 19-20, 2026 | Portland, OR | Moda Center |
| Sept. 26-27, 2026 | San Diego, CA | Pechanga Arena |
| Sept. 26-27, 2026 | Greensboro, NC | First Horizon Coliseum |
| October 3-4, 2026 | Long Beach, CA | Long Beach Arena |
| October 3-4, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | T-Mobile Center |
| October 10-11, 2026 | Oklahoma City, OK | Paycom Center |
| October 10-11, 2026 | Worcester, MA | DCU Center |
| October 17-18, 2026 | Louisville, KY | KFC Yum Center |
| October 23-25, 2026 | Bangor, ME | Cross Insurance Arena |
| November 7-8, 2026 | Saint Charles, MO | Family Arena |
| November 7-8, 2026 | Little Rock, AR | Simmons Bank Arena |
| November 13-15, 2026 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena |
*More dates to be announced
**Dates subject to change
Hot Wheels fans also have the chance to participate in the all-new Pre-Show Party, held two and a half hours prior to every performance. This unique experience provides fans access to the arena floor where they can get up close and see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks along with autograph signings from their favorite drivers and performers. Each Pre-Show Party ticket will include an autograph card and access to the Play Zone, which will include a whole new theme to be announced soon, exclusive to Pre-Show Party attendees. Passes will be available to purchase while supplies last.
Beginning in July, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will introduce an all-new VIP experience, featuring all new exclusive merchandise bundles that include light-up VIP credentials, personalized Monster Truck Driver Licenses and each VIP bundle will include access to the Pre-Show Party. The Full Throttle VIP will include front-row seats and an exclusive tour guided by the hosts of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live! Experience what happens behind the scenes before all of the smashing and crashing goes down. VIP passes are limited and available to purchase while supplies last.
