San Diego – Monster Jam is taking over Snapdragon Stadium! Over the next two weekends, thousands of fans will head to Snapdragon for an unforgettable motorsports experience, Jan. 13-14 and Jan. 20-21. With some Monster Jam activities beginning as early as 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 11:30 a.m. on Sundays, the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) will be increasing Trolley service to accommodate the large crowds.
In addition, The San Diego Padres, in partnership with C5 Rodeo Company Inc. and Outriders Present will debut the first rodeo at Petco Park. MTS will increase Trolley service to this cowboy showdown event. The rodeo is set to take place Jan. 12-14.
Event attendees are encouraged to avoid traffic and parking and enjoy Monster Jam and San Diego Rodeo by taking the Trolley to both Snapdragon Stadium and Petco Park.
Getting to Monster Jam (Snapdragon Stadium):
Saturdays, Jan. 13 and 27 (2:30 p.m. Pit Party; 7 p.m. show time)
- Pre-event: Green Line trains will serve the Stadium Station every 15 minutes until about 7:30 p.m.
- Post-event: In addition to regular 30-minute service on the Green Line, additional Trolley trips from the Stadium Station will be added as needed until crowds diminish in both directions.
Sundays, Jan. 14 and 28: (11:30 a.m. Pit Party; 3 p.m. show time)
- Pre-event: All Trolley Lines will provide regular service pre- and post-event.
- Post-event: Regular Green Line service will be operating every 15 minutes westbound (to 12th & Imperial) and eastbound every 15 minutes to SDSU and every 30 minutes beyond SDSU. Extra trains will be available to provide additional trips as necessary.
Kids ride free: Families going to Monster Jam can save big by taking MTS. On weekends, two children 12 and under ride for free with every paying adult.
Getting to San Diego Rodeo (Petco Park):
Friday, Jan. 12 - Saturday, Jan. 13 (7 p.m. rodeo start)
- Pre-event: Green Line Trolley will serve Gaslamp Quarter Station every 15 minutes.
- Post-event: In addition to regular 30-minute service on the Green Line, additional trips from Gaslamp Quarter Station will be added as needed.
Sunday, Jan. 14: (2 p.m. rodeo start)
- Pre-Event: Green Line Trolley will serve Gaslamp Quarter Station every 15 minutes.
- Post-Event: Regular Green Line service will be operating every 15 minutes, additional trips from Gaslamp Quarter Station will be added as needed.
To help speed up the boarding process, fans should download the PRONTO app in advance. Load at least $5 on your virtual/physical card via the PRONTO app for Monster Jam, which covers a round-trip fare for adult riders ((each rider ages 13 and older must have their own virtual/physical PRONTO card).
Free park & ride lots:
Fans are encouraged to use MTS' free park & ride lots throughout the Trolley system. View the full list of Park & Ride lots on the MTS website.
About MTS
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates 97 bus routes and three Trolley lines in 10 cities and unincorporated areas of San Diego. MTS is a leader in advancing initiatives to create a greener, cleaner and better-connected transit system in San Diego. Each weekday more than 250,000 passenger trips are taken throughout the MTS system taking people to work, school, health appointments and other essential trips. In FY 2023, MTS served more than 68 million riders. For service schedule updates, news, alerts and more information on how you can use public transportation, go to sdmts.com.
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