Founded by action sports icon Travis Pastrana, Nitro Circus has evolved from backyard daredevil videos into a global entertainment phenomenon, featuring world-class athletes in freestyle motocross, BMX, skate, scooter, and more. The show blends athletic mastery with theatrical chaos - a mix of precision, comedy, and pure adrenaline that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
This year’s Off the Rails tour features an elite lineup including Ryan “R Willy” Williams, a viral sensation and scooter-to-BMX innovator with more than 100 world-firsts to his name; Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham, a WCMX pioneer known for landing the first wheelchair backflip; and FMX legend Adam Jones, a multi–X Games medalist whose aerial control is unmatched. With a live DJ, interactive fan segments, and a roster of athletes bent on defying physics, the 2025 show is being hailed as one of Nitro Circus’s most ambitious yet.
“This all-new show promises to be an exhilarating experience for everyone,” said Williams. “The energy and camaraderie of the athletes is contagious. I can’t wait to connect with our fans, making memories and inspiring the next generation!”
Beyond the spectacle, Nitro Circus carries a legacy of progression and community - from its origins in Pastrana’s Maryland backyard to its MTV fame and now a worldwide live tour that has sold over three million tickets. The show’s mix of humor, heart, and high-flying insanity has helped define modern action sports culture, influencing countless young riders to dream bigger and push harder.
To pay homage to the legacy of Nitro Circus, San Diego's Taproom Beer Co. has released The Extreme Circus Hazy IPA, which is available now at both area locations. The limited-edition brew celebrates the same bold spirit and fearless creativity that Nitro Circus brings to the ramp, making it the perfect pre-show pint for fans heading to Pechanga Arena.
At Nitro Circus, fans can expect a night where bikes, boards, and bodies soar through the air in synchronized chaos, all choreographed to music and madness. It’s part sports, part theater, and all adrenaline - the ultimate test of courage, creativity, and control.
At Nitro Circus, fans can expect a night where bikes, boards, and bodies soar through the air in synchronized chaos, all choreographed to music and madness. It’s part sports, part theater, and all adrenaline - the ultimate test of courage, creativity, and control.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit axs.com/events/829750/nitro-circus-off-the-rails-tickets.
Originally published on November 16, 2025.