Van Andel Arena
"The Freezer on Fulton" | |
| 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 | Ice Hockey: 10,834 Arena Football: 10,618 Basketball: 11,500 Concerts: 13,184 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 8, 1995 |
| Opened | October 8, 1996 |
| Construction cost | $78 million ($156 million in 2024 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 (AHL) (1996–present) Grand Rapids Hoops (CBA) (1996–2001) Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) (1998–2009) Grand Rapids Gold (NBAGL) (2022–present) Grand Rapids Rise (PVF) (2024-present) | |
| Website | |
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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 and the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League. It is also, as of January 2024, the home of the Grand Rapids Rise of the Pro Volleyball Federation. Seating 10,834 for ice hockey 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.