HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE™ GLOW-N-FIRE IS COMING TO THE KFC YUM! CENTER ON OCTOBER 17 & 18, 2026
Louisville, KY (March 9, 2026) – Following the success of Glow-N-Fire in 2025, which won the Pollstar Family Show of the Year award, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to continue the momentum into 2026 by introducing 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!
Get ready for more heat and action as Hot Wheels brings the ultimate monster truck show to fans at the KFC Yum! Center on October 17 & 18, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 13 at 10AM local time at ticketmaster.com and the KFC Yum! Center box office. All ticket information is available at www.kfcyumcenter.com.
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. Special kids pricing is available for all shows providing a BIG value for the whole family!
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is taking the VIP experience to the next level with three all-new packages for the 2026 Glow-N-Fire tour! Fans can choose from Full Throttle VIP, Pedal to the Metal VIP, and Start Your Engine VIP — each featuring exclusive access to the Pre-Show Party, official VIP merchandise, and a chance to see the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks up close and personal before all the smashing and crashing goes down. The ultimate Full Throttle VIP package includes front-row seats, a backstage tour with the host of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, and an up-close-and-personal meet & greet with a Monster Truck driver and FMX driver. VIP packages are limited and available to purchase while supplies last.
Hot Wheels fans also have the chance to participate in the 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 includes an autograph card, exclusive to Pre-Show Party attendees. Passes will be available to purchase while supplies last.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
Show Name: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
Show Dates/Times:
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:30pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 2:30pm
Location: KFC Yum! Center | 1 Arena Plaza | Louisville, KY 40202
How to Purchase Tickets: Tickets go on sale Friday, March 13 at 10 am at ticketmaster.com and the KFC Yum! Center box office.
About Family Entertainment Live
Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC is a diversified, entertainment holding company that develops family-oriented live events including Magic of Lights ®, an outdoor holiday lights drive-through experience produced at venues throughout North America and Hot Wheels® Monster Trucks Live, showcasing a toys-to-life show of Mattel’s legendary Hot Wheels Monster Trucks show presented across North America, Europe and elsewhere internationally as well as the all-new Hot Wheels Stunt Show. The Company is headquartered in New York, NY. For more information visit familyentertainmentlive.com.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, Polly Pocket®, and Barney®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.
HOT WHEELS™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2025 Mattel.
About KFC Yum! Center
The KFC Yum! Center is a multi-purpose arena that overlooks the Ohio River in downtown Louisville and attracts approximately 1 million fans to ticketed events annually. It boasts a total of 721,762 square feet while offering an arena bowl exceeding 22,000 seats and nine bars and lounges all within walking distance of more than 6,000 hotel rooms in downtown Louisville. It is home to the University of Louisville men’s and women’s basketball programs and attracts several top grossing concerts and events annually. The KFC Yum! Center is a state-of-the-art facility with advance technology capabilities that is owned by the Louisville Arena Authority and managed by Legends Global. For more information, visit www.kfcyumcenter.com.
