- 23 upcoming events
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- 13,184 capacity
- Opened 1996
- Home of Grand Rapids Griffins, Grand Rapids Gold
23 upcoming events
Houston Cougars at Michigan Wolverines BasketballOct 25, 2026 · In 9 daysfrom $74.23Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 TourNov 13, 2026 · In 28 daysfrom $55.10WWE Friday Night SmackdownDec 4, 2026 · In 49 daysfrom $73.46Trans-Siberian OrchestraDec 6, 2026 · In 51 daysfrom $75.55Harlem GlobetrottersJan 3, 2027from $51.60College Park Skyhawks at Grand Rapids GoldJan 6, 2027from $23.32College Park Skyhawks at Grand Rapids GoldJan 8, 2027from $23.32Hamilton Hammers at Grand Rapids GriffinsJan 15, 2027from $40.00Hamilton Hammers at Grand Rapids GriffinsJan 16, 2027from $40.00Disney On Ice presents Find Your HeroFeb 18, 2027from $38.40Disney On Ice presents Find Your HeroFeb 19, 2027from $34.64Disney On Ice presents Find Your HeroFeb 20, 2027from $38.40Disney On Ice presents Find Your HeroFeb 21, 2027from $38.40Monster JamMar 12, 2027from $43.20Monster JamMar 13, 2027from $49.20Monster JamMar 14, 2027from $48.00Colorado Eagles at Grand Rapids GriffinsApr 2, 2027from $40.00Colorado Eagles at Grand Rapids GriffinsApr 3, 2027from $40.00
Getting there
Around Van Andel Arena:
- Grand Rapids station (train) · 0.5 mi · about 14 min walk
- 23 bus stops within 0.3 miles
- 156 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 214 spaces
- Hotels nearby: Barri (250 ft), AC Hotel (400 ft), Residence Inn Grand Rapids Downtown (500 ft)
Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap
Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Good to know
What's on at Van Andel Arena this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Houston Cougars at Michigan Wolverines Basketball (Sun, Oct 25).
How many people does Van Andel Arena hold?
About 13,184 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Van Andel Arena?
Van Andel Arena is home to Grand Rapids Griffins and Grand Rapids Gold.
Is Van Andel Arena indoors?
Yes. Van Andel Arena is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Van Andel Arena by public transit?
The closest stop is Grand Rapids station (train), 0.5 mi away, about 14 min walk. There are 23 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near Van Andel Arena?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 156 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 214 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.