![]() The arena was the home court of the now defunct Grand Rapids Hoops of the Continental Basketball Association from 1996 to 2001 and the Grand Rapids Rampage of the Arena Football League from 1998 to 2009. It is also home to the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League, the minor league affiliate of the Denver Nuggets. It is home to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League, the top minor league affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, with fans giving it the nickname "The Freezer on Fulton". It was named in recognition of the largest benefactors, Jay and Betty Van Andel. The 12,000 plus seat arena is managed by ASM Global. ![]() ![]() 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 the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, are larger.Īfter a $78 million construction effort, the arena opened on October 8, 1996. It will also be the home of the Grand Rapids Rise of the Pro Volleyball Federation starting in January, 2024. 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. The arena attracted over five million patrons in its first 5 years, 1996–2001. Van Andel Arena is a 12,000 plus seat multi-purpose arena, situated in the Heartside district of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Grand Rapids Gold ( NBAGL) (2022–present) Grand Rapids Rise (PVF) (2024-) Grand Rapids Griffins ( AHL) (1996–present) ![]() Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority ![]()
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