'Major sporting event' coming to Orlando

Monster Jam World Finals to be held at Camping World Stadium

ORLANDO, Fla. – A monster event is coming to Orlando. 

City leaders announced Wednesday that the Monster Jam World Finals will be held at at Camping World Stadium in 2019 and 2020. Orlando will be the first host city for the Monster Jam World Finals, which was previously held in Las Vegas.

"For us to bring our premiere event (and) our biggest event right here, we can't wait," Monster Jam driver Ryan Anderson said.  "Honestly, I think it's going to be insane."

The two-day event is slated to crown seven champions, but for the first time competing drivers will be entering the stadium from above the crowd.

"Everything starts from up top, and we're coming down like gladiators," Monster Jam driver Adam Anderson said.  "We're coming into this arena and we're going to rock the house."

The World Finals is also set to be an economic win for Central Florida.  Local leaders estimate more than $40 million will be spent by the expected 100,000 spectators attending the event.

"The dollars matter, but the fun is what this is really all about," Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs said.  "Family fun (and) great entertainment. Just a great time."

Camping World Stadium has recently played host to Monster Jam, college football games and a Jay-Z and Beyonce concert. Pre-sale tickets for the Monster Jam World Finals go on sale on Oct. 16.  Tickets for the general public go on sale on Nov. 1.
 


About the Authors:

Mark Lehman became a News 6 reporter in July 2014, but he's been a Central Florida journalist and part of the News 6 team for much longer. While most people are fast asleep in their bed, Mark starts his day overnight by searching for news on the streets of Central Florida.

Daniel started with WKMG-TV in 2000 and became the digital content manager in 2009. When he's not working on ClickOrlando.com, Daniel likes to head to the beach or find a sporting event nearby.

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