Van Andel Arena
"The Freezer on Fulton" | |
Interactive map of Van Andel Arena | |
| Address | 130 West Fulton Street |
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| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 42°57′44″N 85°40′19″W / 42.96222°N 85.67194°W |
| Owner | Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority |
| Operator | SMG |
| Capacity | Concerts: 13,184 Basketball: 11,500 Ice hockey: 10,834 Arena football: 10,618 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 8, 1995 |
| Opened | October 8, 1996 |
| Construction cost | $78 million ($160 million in 2025 dollars) |
| Architect | Rossetti Architects |
| Structural engineer | McClurg & Associates, Inc. |
| Services engineer | URS Greiner, Inc./Henderson |
| General contractor | Hunt/Erhardt Joint Venture |
| Tenants | |
| Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL/AHL) (1996–present) Grand Rapids Hoops (CBA) (1996–2001) Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) (1998–2008) Grand Rapids Gold (NBAGL) (2022–present) Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) (2024–present) | |
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Van Andel Arena is a multi-purpose arena situated in the Heartside district of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The arena attracted over five million patrons in its first 5 years, 1996–2001. It serves as the home of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League, the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League, and the Grand Rapids Rise of Major League Volleyball. Seating 10,834 for ice hockey, 11,500 for basketball and up to 13,184 for concerts, Van Andel Arena is the fourth-largest arena in Michigan, as well as West Michigan's largest; only Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, and Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, are larger.