AFTER A SUCCESSFUL 2024 TOUR, HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE™ PRESENTED BY BIG W RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA WITH AN ALL-NEW THEME: GLOW-N-FIRE
TEG Sport in Partnership with Family Entertainment Live is thrilled to announce the return of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ and its new theme for 2025: Glow-N-Fire. This exhilarating new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have come to expect, but with an added fiery twist. Monster Truck fans should be prepared for more heat and action, as the ultimate monster truck show returns to Australian shores.
Geoff Jones TEG Group CEO said, “The Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live™ brand is renowned for being an event that the entire family can enjoy. Following the outstanding success of the 2024 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Glow Party Tour, this multiple-stop Arena Tour promises to excite fans across Australia with its show-stopping production, exciting new effects and exhilarating stunts.
“Glow-N-Fire is Mattel’s biggest production to date for the brand, and we expect tickets to sell out very quickly. We encourage all fans to secure their tickets as soon as possible, to ensure no one misses their chance to experience Mattel’s great Hot Wheels brand come to life.”
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party presented by BIG W has sold out twelve of its thirteen arena shows this year, reaching capacity in Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney, making this one of the largest action sports shows to hit Australian shores. Over 140,000 fans witnessed the event, which was jam-packed with impressive stunts and entertainment for the whole family.
“After such a successful Australian run with the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party, we’re excited to continue to grow the live show experience there with the all-new Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire” said Ken Hudgens, CEO of Family Entertainment Live. “Glow-N-Fire will add new excitement for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks fans and families alike bringing the toys they love to life in a brand-new way.”
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire presented by BIG W will bring fans their favourite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life, including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot® and Gunkster™. Fans can also look forward to seeing the brand new Skelesaurus™, the giant that unleashes his fossil fury. In addition, this live experience will also feature a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team. Special kids pricing is available for all shows, providing a BIG value for the whole family!
Tim Nolan Senior Director of Marketing Mattel APAC said, “We’re thrilled to announce that Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™, presented by BIG W, is smashing its way back to Australia in 2025! We can’t wait to bring the exhilarating energy of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life with powerful crashing and epic stunts featuring fan-favourite monster trucks Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, and more. This must-see event unites fans of all ages in car-crushing fun for the whole family. For the wildest monster truck action around, go big! Go Hot Wheels!”
Hot Wheels fans also have the chance to participate in the all-new Power Smashers Pre-Show Party, held two and a half hours prior to every performance. This unique experience provides fans with access to the arena floor, where they can get up close to see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks. This will also be the perfect opportunity to meet their favourite drivers and get a selfie!
Also added in the new Pre-Show VIP Backstage Experience, is an exclusive Tour guided by the hosts of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live! Fans can experience the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks up close and personal, and see what happens behind the scenes, before all of the smashing and crashing goes down. Each VIP Backstage Experience pass includes an Official Souvenir Merchandise Bundle, and exclusive access into the Power Smashers Pre-Show Party!
Vanessa Rowed, Marketing Director at BIG W says “At BIG W, Australian families are at the heart of everything we do and following the success of the events in 2024, we are excited to support the return of Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live shows with Mattel and TEG Sport. This one of a kind event will give families the opportunity to experience the Monster Truck action live but also bring the excitement home with new and exciting products found at BIG W.”
Tickets and event information for the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire presented by BIG W are available via Ticketek and HotWheelsMonsterTrucksLive.com. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour is a Partnership between Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC.
HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE™: GLOW-N-FIRE
ADELAIDE – 2 & 3 AUGUST 2025 – ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
MELBOURNE – 9 & 10 AUGUST 2025 – ROD LAVER ARENA
SYDNEY – 16 & 17 AUGUST 2025 – QUDOS BANK ARENA
BRISBANE – 23 & 24 AUGUST 2025 – BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Saturday & Sunday Show Times – all shows
Power Smashers Pre-Show Party 9:00am – 10:15am
VIP Backstage Experience 9:45am
General Doors 10:00am
Show Start 11:30am
Power Smashers Pre-Show Party 4:00pm – 5:15pm
VIP Backstage Experience 4:45pm
General Doors 5:00pm
Show Start 6:30pm
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For Further Information:
Karen Griffin on behalf of TEG Sport
karen@identitypr.com.au
0412 855 923
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. 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®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, 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.
About TEG Sport
TEG Sport is a producer and promoter of live sporting events featuring the world’s biggest sporting teams and brands. TEG Sport is owned by TEG, a leading global live entertainment, ticketing, and technology business which operates globally and includes Ticketek, Ticketek Marketplace, Ticketek UK, Ticketek New Zealand, Ticketek Malaysia, Ticketek Philippines, Ticketek Singapore, Eventopia, Softix, TEG Dainty, TEG Sport, TEG Van Egmond, Laneway Festival, Handsome Tours, SXSW Sydney, TEG Theatrical, MJR Presents, TEG Life Like Touring, Brickman, TEG Rockefeller, TEG Rugby Live, TEG Europe, Propaganda, TEG Live USA, Qudos Bank Arena, FAN+, VIP NOW, and Ovation.
