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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The newly named Caesars Superdome will be fired up with engines on Saturday, July 31.

Monster Jam is back with 100 percent capacity. On Wednesday, over 100 truckloads brought in 3.5 million pounds of dirt to floor of the Dome.

Since January, Monster Jam has visited approximately 30 cities, with each hosting multiple events. However, the monster truck series is returning to New Orleans for the first time since 2019 and under the newly renamed Caesars Superdome roof in a one-night-only event.

According to Monster Jam’s director of operations Scott Olinski, about 35,000 tickets have been sold and they are expecting a packed house of 41,000 by the time the event kicks off.

  • New Caesar’s Superdome logo to welcome Monster Jam’s return to New Orleans on Saturday, July 31, 2021.
  • Monster Jam prepares for upcoming weekend delivering 3.5 million pounds of dirt to Caesars Superdome.
  • Renovations continue in Caesars Superdome with the Saints season just weeks away.
  • Monster Jam hauls in dirt for Saturday’s return to the Superdome.

Masks will be mandatory for all fans and staff at the event, and the Superdome will be operating on a cashless system.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online or in person.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m.