Van Andel Arena
Van Andel Arena is a hockey rink in Grand Rapids, Michigan, home of the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL, top affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings). It opened in 1996, making it 30 years old in 2026 and seats 10,834 for hockey. That makes it the 8th-largest rink in AHL.
The closest NHL rink is United Center in Chicago, about 131 miles away.
Rink facts
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Home of
- Grand Rapids Griffins
- League
- AHL · Central Division
- NHL affiliate
- Detroit Red Wings
- Opened
- 1996
- Capacity
- 10,834
- Size rank in AHL
- 8th of 30
Famous moments at Van Andel Arena
- Arena opened; the Griffins have played here since (1996)
- Hosted the IHL All-Star Game before a capacity crowd (1997)
- Griffins won the Calder Cup on home ice before a sellout crowd (2017)
Seating & views at Van Andel Arena
The arena has 9,886 permanent seats, including 1,800 club seats and 44 luxury suites, in upper and lower bowls. Short stairways lead from the seats to the main concourse.
Parking & tailgating
City-run ramps near the arena, such as Monroe Center and Government Center, charge event rates of $25 or less. The free DASH shuttle stops at DeVos Place, and Rapid Central Station is about a 9-minute walk away.
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikipedia, grandrapidsmi.gov, stadiumjourney.com
Plan your trip to Van Andel Arena
Rinks near Van Andel Arena10
- 1USHL/NAHLTrinity Health Arena — Muskegon Lumberjacks 36 mi
- 2ECHLWings Event Center — Kalamazoo Wings 48 mi
- 3NCAALawson Arena — Western Michigan Broncos 48 mi
- 4NCAAEwigleben Arena — Ferris State Bulldogs 50 mi
- 5NCAAMunn Ice Arena — Michigan State Spartans 60 mi
- 6CHLDow Event Center — Saginaw Spirit 87 mi
- 7NCAACompton Family Ice Arena — Notre Dame Fighting Irish 94 mi
- 8CHLDort Financial Center — Flint Firebirds 96 mi
- 9NCAAYost Ice Arena — Michigan Wolverines 106 mi
- 10USHL/NAHLUSA Hockey Arena — USA Hockey National Team Development Program 116 mi
Questions about Van Andel Arena
Where do the Grand Rapids Griffins play home games?
The Grand Rapids Griffins play at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
How many people does Van Andel Arena hold?
Van Andel Arena seats 10,834 for hockey.
When did Van Andel Arena open?
Van Andel Arena opened in 1996.
What other rinks are near Van Andel Arena?
Trinity Health Arena in Muskegon is about 36 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Van Andel Arena?
City-run ramps near the arena, such as Monroe Center and Government Center, charge event rates of $25 or less. The free DASH shuttle stops at DeVos Place, and Rapid Central Station is about a 9-minute walk away.
What is the seating like at Van Andel Arena?
The arena has 9,886 permanent seats, including 1,800 club seats and 44 luxury suites, in upper and lower bowls. Short stairways lead from the seats to the main concourse.
Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your rink? Get the “Listed on RinkGuide.com” badge for your website.