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Van Andel Arena

Van Andel Arena

Hockey Stadium and Music Venue
Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids
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    Julez W.
    "Love coming to Griffins hockey games!"(3 Tips)
    Gail V.
    "Griffins Hockey"(3 Tips)
    DJ M.
    "Go to a Griffins game on Friday night for $2 beer / $2 hot dogs!"(3 Tips)
    Matthew G.
    "Friday Night Griffins Game, Dollar Beer & Dollar Dog"(2 Tips)
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  • Josh 'Phoenix'
    Josh 'Phoenix'August 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great size for an arena. Anywhere you sit you can still see and enjoy the event. Great views all around!
  • Julez W.heart icon on user image
    Julez WayNovember 15, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Love coming to Griffins hockey games! Seats are affordable and all the seats have a great view! Come on Friday nights for $2 beers and hot dogs.
  • Mary M M.heart icon on user image
    Mary M MottaAugust 3, 2015
    tickets to sit on the glass are not very expensive (especially compared to NHL tickets) and make for a great hockey game date night if you love hockey! the GR AHL team is pretty good!
  • Katy
    KatyJanuary 20, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    If you're going to a Griffins game and have 10 or more people in your group, you can get fee-free and discounted tickets!
  • Diane F.heart icon on user image
    Venue and performance awesome. Someone kicked a used tampon under my feet. Staff was on it and cleaned it up. We were on the floor. I had to help sweep it in the dust pan. Almost lost my stomach.
  • Dan W.
    Dan WiersmaMarch 31, 2017
    Quick 'In / Out' of the Arena ... park at one of the City of Grand Rapids Ramps that's a block or two away from the Arena - NOT the one across the street!
  • Benjamin K.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin KnizackyDecember 3, 2018
    Excellent concert venue. Great for seating or GA/Pit options.
  • Awesome Mitten
    Awesome MittenJanuary 30, 2012
    Not only do the Griffins Games attract the college crowd, but the franchise offers a number of promotions and events for the families. An awesome time for everyone! Read more
  • Dave C.
    Dave CookFebruary 1, 2012
    We are always taking applications. You can find them in the guard station, located just inside the employee entrance in the southeast corner of the arena.
  • OurStage
    OurStageApril 6, 2011
    The epicenter of Grand Rapids entertainment, this is home to the area's largest concerts. Perfect sound, lighting, and almost always a guaranteed good time.
  • Mindi L.
    Mindi LuJanuary 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Watch out for drunk college girls in large groups. Easy to spot. Not dressed for a hockey game whatsoever, high pitched voices, and wasted after 2 beers.
  • Amy C.heart icon on user image
    Amy CummingsMarch 14, 2020
    Great venue for a concert—saw Post Malone here!
  • Tory W.heart icon on user image
    Tory WilkinsJuly 11, 2015
    Awesome venue when it comes to concerts!
  • Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Ryan BurnhamFebruary 13, 2015
    Very nice & clean. Perfect size for a AHL team
  • Ryan M.
    Ryan MooreAugust 20, 2011
    The best speaker setup in Grand Rapids, expensive beer though. Make sure you get your buzz on before you go in!
  • KILLy M.heart icon on user image
    KILLy MunsterMay 29, 2016
    Smaller arena built for sound, even nosebleed seats are decent!
  • Brenda C.
    Brenda ConleyApril 18, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    They replaced the seats, even twiggy would struggle to fit comfortably anymore 😕
  • kathy h.
    kathy heppinstallSeptember 2, 2011
    my last concert there was motley crue, poison, new york dolls and they were good. all the concerts at the van andel are good.
  • Katy
    KatyMay 16, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    $2 beers and $2 hot dogs during all playoff games!
  • Jacob Vanderwal K.heart icon on user image
    John Vanderwal of Kent, Michigan has always enjoyed being acting and playing sports. Read more
  • Jason S.
    Jason SigalDecember 5, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Tip your concession stand volunteers. These donations directly proceed the non-profit organizations that the stand is being ran by!
  • Tim L.
    Tim L.January 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Form actual lines for concessions & don't stop walking when on the concourse. Especially on busy nights. Use your brains a little.
  • Dave C.heart icon on user image
    Dave CNovember 21, 2012
    Good for hockey, concerts, and WWE shows!
  • Lila D.
    Lila DeLineMarch 3, 2013
    Get here real early for events, food servers take their sweet time.
  • Armando G.heart icon on user image
    Armando GarciaJune 30, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    Great family friendly show!
  • Michael D.
    Michael DiazJanuary 4, 2014
    $2 hotdogs should last more than 18 minutes. Nice promotion, but good luck getting one.
  • GrandRapids Griffins
    GrandRapids GriffinsAugust 22, 2011
    Check in during Grand Rapids Griffins games to get special merchandise throughout the season!
  • Alex L.
    Alex LeeFebruary 4, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Secret back entrance for expedited entry.
  • Gail V.heart icon on user image
    Gail VandeBunteOctober 24, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Hockey night!😛
  • chris s.heart icon on user image
    chris segardSeptember 20, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Concessions are staffed by nonprofit organizations
  • Aundrea S.heart icon on user image
    Aundrea SmithAugust 26, 2015
    Not a bad seat in the house!
  • Jennifer H.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer HesselschwerdtDecember 23, 2016
    Great acoustics...lg. beers
  • Celene S.heart icon on user image
    Celene SMarch 6, 2013
    Great place to see a concert!!!!
  • grkids.com G.
    Use promo code: GRKIDS on ticketmaster to get $3 off most Thunder Nationals and Disney On Ice: Princess Wishes tickets!
  • Jamin L.
    Jamin LittellMarch 28, 2011
    The security made us stand out in the freezing cold with tons of room in the warm lobby. And the security guards were heartless and inmane
  • Loretta M.
    Loretta MarinelliNovember 21, 2010
    buy your tickets online in advance to avoid insane lines at the door.
  • Gail V.heart icon on user image
    Gail VandeBunteOctober 10, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Griffins Hockey
  • DJ M.
    DJ MarshJanuary 3, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Go to a Griffins game on Friday night for $2 beer / $2 hot dogs!
  • Griff
    GriffSeptember 9, 2010
    Follow us on Facebook for offers, info and more! www.facebook.com/grgriffins
  • Dan B.
    Dan BantaOctober 17, 2013
    Try the Vault!!
  • Dawn M.heart icon on user image
    Dawn Moomey-KlineApril 18, 2013
    Great staff :)
  • Shad P.
    Shad PrechtlNovember 9, 2011
    $1 beers and dogs is a good way to spend a Friday night
  • WZZM 13 News
    WZZM 13 NewsApril 4, 2012
    Get your Griffins news and highlights here -> http://www.wzzm13.com/sports/default.aspx
  • Janet V.heart icon on user image
    Janet VuOctober 1, 2016
    Concerts!! Literally no bad seats
  • Matt V.
    Matt VarleyJanuary 13, 2012
    Try the dollar hotdogs doucher.
  • Arianne
    ArianneDecember 6, 2012
    Don't get the popcorn. There's no butter! I mean, yeah....what's the point?!
  • Lynda S.
    Lynda SturdavantFebruary 12, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    I recomend getting a box for sporting events always fun in a suite
  • John V.
    John VanderhaagenSeptember 9, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Enjoy great hockey and $1 beers / $1 dogs every Friday game!
  • Crystal C.heart icon on user image
    Crystal CrumMay 9, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Griffins Hockey!
  • Clay
    ClayOctober 10, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Dollar beers and Dollar Hot Dawgs PLUS no waiting in line at the D-ZONE!!
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