Monster Energy AMA Supercross is an off-road motorcycle racing competition, produced inside the world’s premier stadiums, where dirt is brought in and sculpted using construction equipment. Some of the world’s greatest athletes compete in what has been described as the most physically demanding sport in existence.
Motocross is an off-road motorcycle race run on natural terrain, with few man-made obstacles. Unlike motocross, Monster Energy Supercross can be viewed from every seat in the house. The competitors in Monster Energy Supercross are considered world class racers from an international pool of talent.
A typical Monster Energy Supercross season consists of 17 rounds running every Saturday night from January through to early May.
This type of motorcycle racing carries a number of abbreviations. “SX” is widely used to represent the sport of supercross, “MX” for motocross, “FMX” for freestyle motocross, etc. The two racing classes are known as the 450SX Class and the 250SX Class.
Supercross has seven major manufacturers on the track: GasGas, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki and Yamaha.
Supercross motorcycles may look the same as the ones on the showroom floor, but the similarities end there. Completely “tricked-out” supercross bikes cost as much as $80,000 and are built from the ground up with custom components. The average fan can buy the same model motorcycle with factory standard parts for less than $10,000 at a local dealership.
Many of the top riders are between the ages of 18- 21, with professional eligibility at age 16. The average supercross rider is 25 years old, with a career span that can last until their early 30s.
Ken Roczen, Eli Tomac, Jason Anderson, Marvin Musquin and Cooper Webb are some of the sport’s most recognizable names. View the full 450SX rider lineup HERE.
Most young riders get started at the local level, training on nearby tracks to hone their racing skills. The majority of the racers competing on the Monster Energy Supercross tour enjoyed success on the highly competitive amateur championship circuit, which included the Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National Motocross Championship.
All Monster Energy Supercross riders are required to wear safety equipment, including helmets, racing pants, boots, gloves and goggles. Many also use chest protectors, shoulder pads and kidney belts for added protection. Safety equipment is at the forefront of racing development, including neck braces to prevent spinal cord injuries.
Monster Energy Supercross races can have more than 150 riders vying for a spot in the finals. Qualifying heats whittle the field down. The 450SX and 250SX Main Events each feature 22 riders.
Main Event races for the 450SX Class last 20 minutes + 1 lap, and the 250SX Class goes 15 minutes + 1 lap. A supercross event begins well before rider introductions in the early evening. Practice laps and qualifying heats begin in the afternoon, with other exciting activities, such as autograph sessions and open paddock areas at most venues, going on throughout the day.
Points are only awarded in the Main Events. The top finisher receives 26 points, with 23 for second, 21 for third, 19 for fourth and 18 for fifth. Sixth place receives 17 points, with each place below receiving one point less.
Monster Energy Supercross now features three Triple Crown races each season. Each of these races features three Main Events, where the rider with the best average finish is declared the overall winner of that race. Click HERE for more information on the Triple Crown.
If you live inside the United States, you can watch the entire Monster Energy Supercross season on NBC, the USA Network, CNBC or on Peacock.
If you live outside the United States, you can subscribe to Supercross Video Pass to watch the entire Monster Energy Supercross season and Race Day Live.
For more information on how to watch go here.
Peacock is an American over-the-top service owned and operated by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, providing expanded access to Monster Energy Supercross for fans who live within the United States. Peacock is available on a variety of devices including but not limited to: iOS, Android, FireTv, Roku, PlayStation & Xbox. For more information, please visit: https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/supercross
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Supercross Video Pass is an over-the-top service operated by Feld Entertainment, providing season subscription or pay per race access to Monster Energy Supercross for fans who live OUTSIDE the United States. Supercross Video Pass is available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV. For more information, please visit: Supercrosslive.tv/viewplans
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Speeds vary depending on the track, but you can expect to see competitors going in excess of 60 mph at a typical supercross race. Riders soar as far as 70 feet in distance, while flying as high as a three-story building off jumps called “triples.”
Supercross is an extremely affordable, fan-friendly and family-oriented event. Fans can purchase a ticket to a Monster Energy Supercross race for as low as $10 in most markets.
Supercross offers the FanFest, which allows fans to see the riders, teams and their bikes up close. You MUST have an event ticket AND either a FanFest Pass (available for purchase when you buy your tickets) or you can recycle an empty Monster Energy can for admission. Everyone from age 2 and up must have BOTH to access FanFest.
Children age 2 and up will require a ticket for all events. Public event laws may vary nationwide and some locations may require all patrons, regardless of age, to have a ticket. Please contact the venue to determine their specific policy.
Group tickets are available in select markets. Check availability by going to our Schedule & Tickets page to find the show happening near you and look for the “Group Sales” section for details on who to contact.
Please contact your local arena or stadium's Customer Relations team regarding their policies. Our shows follow their guidelines regarding items allowed into the complex. If they, by chance, direct you back to us, please review their policies online or ask them about the items in question.
Still cameras are permitted at Feld Entertainment events, provided that they are non-professional cameras (lenses shorter than six inches) and the photos are intended for personal use only. No video cameras of any kind are allowed in the venue. Camera policies are different from venue to venue. If you have concerns, please contact the specific venue in your area to verify the policy details. We hope you enjoy the event with your friends and family! When in doubt, leave the camera securely locked in your vehicle.
Unless otherwise indicated, all in-show content is copyrighted by Feld Entertainment and/or its licensors, all rights reserved. No footage of our events, either still image or video, may be used for any purpose other than personal use. Therefore, reproduction, modification or retransmission in any form by any means for reasons other than personal use, is strictly prohibited without prior written permission. Please note that publicly posting, uploading or sharing online, including, without limitation, on social media, is not a permitted personal use.
Proper attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times. All of our shows offer a casual, family-oriented environment. Clothing which, by nature, exposes excessive portions of the skin or body that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment will not be permitted. In that spirit, we ask customers to use their discretion and common sense.
Attire that is not appropriate for any Monster Energy Supercross race —and which may result in refusal of admittance or ejection from the show—includes but is not limited to:
- Costumes worn by guests 14 years of age or older.
The Feld Motor Sports® track crew brings in roughly 500 truckloads of dirt for each contest, which equals roughly 1.5 million pounds. It takes a crew of seven with construction equipment about three days to build the course. The soil is stored year-round and used for various motorsports events, including Monster Jam®.
FanFest is your chance for unparalleled access to series sponsors, professional athletes, race team’s and iconic legends of Monster Energy Supercross. With over 6 hours of pre-race party fun, there’s something for everyone in the family, whether it’s unique photo opportunities to show your social media followers, testing your hand at supercross via the Supercross Virtual Reality exhibits or a little relaxing while watching your favorite riders enter the stadium in the ride of fame. You’re sure to have a great time!
All you need is a valid ticket into the Monster Energy Supercross event and a FanFest ticket! These can be purchased in advance or on site at the box office the day of the event. If you don’t have a FanFest Ticket, you can also bring an empty can of Monster Energy drink to recycle at the door (excluding Indianapolis) along with your event ticket and that is your free pass!
FanFest is adjacent to the stadium. Please visit our event detail page for more information.
Please refer to your local Stadium’s customer relations team regarding their policies. We follow their guidelines regarding items allowed into the complex.
Guest health and safety remains a top priority for Supercross and our venue partners. Please monitor the “Venue Info” links on your event page for venue policies, including health and safety protocols, which are subject to change. You can also contact us directly with any questions or concerns.