Monster Jam Roars into Albuquerque's Tingley Coliseum

High-flying monster trucks and thrilling stunts take over the venue for a weekend of family fun.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:24pm

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Monster Jam, the popular monster truck event, is coming to Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico from March 13-15. The event will feature six-ton trucks performing gravity-defying stunts and tricks, including backflips, wheelies, and more. Tristan England, the driver of the JCB DIGatron monster truck, is a Monster Jam legacy, having followed in his father's footsteps to become a driver. England shares his passion for the sport and the adrenaline rush of performing in front of the crowd.

Why it matters

Monster Jam is a highly anticipated annual event in Albuquerque, drawing large crowds to Tingley Coliseum to witness the powerful and impressive monster trucks in action. The event provides family-friendly entertainment and showcases the skilled driving and engineering behind these massive vehicles.

The details

The Monster Jam event at Tingley Coliseum will feature multiple shows over the course of the weekend, with performances scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and evening, and Sunday afternoon. Tristan England, the driver of the JCB DIGatron, is a second-generation Monster Jam participant, having started out as part of the crew for his father's truck. England has since attended Monster Jam University and become a driver himself, honing his skills in performing stunts and tricks that thrill the audience.

  • Monster Jam will take place at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico from March 13-15, 2026.
  • Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, and 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 15.

The players

Tristan England

The Monster Jam driver of the JCB DIGatron truck, who followed in his father's footsteps to become a part of the Monster Jam legacy.

Shane England

Tristan England's father, who was also involved in Monster Jam and inspired Tristan to pursue a career as a Monster Jam driver.

JCB DIGatron

The monster truck driven by Tristan England, inspired by the JCB backhoe loader that his father taught him to use.

Tingley Coliseum

The venue in Albuquerque, New Mexico that will host the Monster Jam event.

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What they’re saying

“You never know what you're going to get out of the Monster Jam experience, but you can guarantee that you'll get all the action.”

— Tristan England, Monster Jam Driver (abqjournal.com)

“It was actually just camaraderie together. Something that we could strive for … it was just building something together.”

— Tristan England, Monster Jam Driver (abqjournal.com)

“This is just a dream come true. It's all falling into place.”

— Tristan England, Monster Jam Driver (abqjournal.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the Monster Jam event at Tingley Coliseum are on sale now, starting at $34.90 through Ticketmaster.

The takeaway

Monster Jam's return to Albuquerque's Tingley Coliseum promises an unforgettable weekend of high-octane entertainment, showcasing the incredible skills and engineering behind these massive, gravity-defying monster trucks.