Grand Rapids Griffins road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Grand Rapids Griffins at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Grand Rapids Griffins tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Van Andel Arena
Nearest major airport is Milwaukee (MKE) — about 141 mi / 3h 21m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Grand Rapids Griffins play?
The Grand Rapids Griffins play home games at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
What airport do you fly into for a Grand Rapids Griffins game?
Lansing Capital Region (LAN) is the closest airport, about 70 miles (113 km) from Van Andel Arena — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Milwaukee (MKE) is about 141 miles (3h 21m) away.
How much is parking at Van Andel Arena?
Street meters are around the arena if you arrive early.
How do you get to Van Andel Arena without a car?
The free DASH shuttle stops in front of the arena every 15 minutes.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Van Andel Arena fan guide
Best seats
Sightlines are good throughout, though seats are fairly narrow. Upper Level Center Ice is a good value, and Lower Level Glass is the premium pick.
Parking
The arena has no lot of its own. Downtown has 30,000+ spaces in city ramps and lots, plus street meters. Studio Park offers covered parking across from the south end. Park near the skywalk to stay out of the cold, or reserve a spot through the Griffins.
Getting there
The arena is downtown with nearby freeway exits. The main entrance is on the north side, on West Fulton Street. The DASH downtown shuttle stops right in front every 15 minutes.
Bar scene
Downtown Grand Rapids is a beer town, with lots of bars, restaurants and 13 hotels within walking distance. Inside, the ConsumersCU Club restaurant and bar opens 2 hours before most games.
Pre-game bars
- Consumers Credit Union Club Restaurant & Bar — Full-service restaurant on the arena's lower level; opens 2 hours early; reservations for up to 8
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Busch Light 12 oz can (every game, bars at Sec. 104 & 126)$5
Insider tips
- No bags at all, only clutches up to 4.5x6.5x2 in. Medical and parenting bags must use the southwest ADA/Box Office entrance.
- The arena is cashless. Guest Services (outside Section 104) sells gift cards for cash.
- If you're 21+ with a vertical ID, get it validated at Guest Services before buying alcohol.
- Fridays have $3 domestic drafts and $3 hot dogs from 6–8pm, plus free rides on The Rapid with your ticket.
- Buy tickets in advance, since prices go up $4 on game day.
📺 Where to watch the Griffins
National (US): AHLTV on FloHockey · Local TV / team radio. Full TV guide →
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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