Van Andel Arena – 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids Griffins 2024-25 Season
The Grand Rapids Griffins 2024-25 season just dropped, and their promo schedule is looking sweet. They’re back again this year with awesome giveaways, cool theme nights, and the kind of fun that’ll get even not-a-hockey-fan people going.
Really! Even if you’re not a huge hockey buff, trust us – catching a Griffins game is where it’s at. Our team gives it their all on the ice, the crowd energy is real, and the entertainment between plays slaps (who doesn’t love a good t-shirt cannon?)
![grand rapids griffins hockey](https://grkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Grand-Rapids-Griffins-Hockey-players-on-ice.jpg)
Can you tell we’re pretty darn proud of our Griffins?!
Of course cheering for the GR hometown hockey team is high on our list of favorite things to do in Grand Rapids!
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Griffins Hockey Schedule 2024-25 Season
Fri, Oct 11 vs Milwaukee Admirals, 7 PM. Opening Night! Magnet Schedule Giveaway, $2 beers & hot dogs, Post-game open skate |
Fri, Oct 18 vs Manitoba Moose, 7 PM. $2 beers & hot dogs, Post-game player autographs |
Sat, Oct 19 vs Manitoba Moose, 7 PM. Team calendar giveaway |
Fri, Nov 1 vs Rockford IceHogs, 7 PM. $2 beers & hot dogs |
Wed, Nov 13 vs Rockford IceHogs, 11 AM. 23rd annual School Day Game |
Fri, Nov 15 vs Chicago Wolves, 7 PM. Military Appreciation Night, Camo Hooded T-Shirt Giveaway, $2 beers & hot dogs, Military jersey auction post-game |
Fri, Nov 22 vs Iowa Wild, 7 PM. $2 beers & hot dogs |
Sun, Nov 24 vs Iowa Wild, 4 PM. Bring your dog to the game. Jake Engel Memorial Dog Game, Brad Thompson beard chia pet giveaway, $1 Pepsi drinks & ice cream |
Fri, Nov 29 vs Milwaukee Admirals, 7 PM. Teddy Bear Toss, $2 beers & hot dogs |
Sun, Dec 1 vs Cleveland Monsters, 4 PM. How Griff Stole Christmas, Sebastian Cossa bobblehead giveaway, $1 Pepsi drinks & ice cream, character appearance |
Fri, Dec 6 vs Chicago Wolves, 7 PM. Ninth Annual Red Kettle Game, $2 beers & hot dogs |
Fri, Dec 20 vs Milwaukee Admirals, 7 PM. $2 beers & hot dogs |
Sun, Dec 22 vs Texas Stars, 4 PM. Gridiron Griffins jersey auction post-game, $1 Pepsi drinks & ice cream |
Tue, Dec 31 vs Cleveland Monsters, 6 PM. 27th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration, Post-game open skate & fireworks |
Fri, Jan 10 vs Manitoba Moose, 7 PM. $2 beers & hot dogs |
Sat, Jan 11 vs Manitoba Moose, 7 PM. DC Superheroes Night, Batman bobblehead giveaway, Post-game player autographs |
Wed, Jan 15 vs Chicago Wolves, 7 PM. Winning Wednesday |
Fri, Jan 17 vs Cleveland Monsters, 7 PM. $2 beers & hot dogs |
Sat, Jan 18 vs Cleveland Monsters, 7 PM. Dino Night, Adult Dino Night jersey giveaway & auction post-game |
Wed, Jan 29 vs Rockford IceHogs, 7 PM. Winning Wednesday |
Fri, Jan 31 vs Colorado Eagles, 7 PM. $2 beers & hot dogs |
Sat, Feb 1 vs Colorado Eagles, 7 PM. Princess Night, Princess appearances, Post-game player autographs, pre-game princess tea party |
Wed, Feb 12 vs Springfield Thunderbirds, 7 PM. Winning Wednesday |
Wed, Feb 19 vs Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7 PM. Winning Wednesday |
Fri, Feb 21 vs Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7 PM. $2 beers & hot dogs, Post-game open skate |
Sun, Feb 23 vs Iowa Wild, 5 PM. Mental Health Awareness/Sensory Friendly Game, Simon Edvinsson Flying Toasters bobblehead giveaway, Sensory Friendly jersey auction post-game. |
Sat, Mar 1 vs Iowa Wild, 7 PM. Star Wars Night, Character appearances |
Wed, Mar 12 vs Hartford Wolf Pack, 7 PM. Winning Wednesday |
Fri, Mar 14 vs Milwaukee Admirals, 7 PM. 13th Annual Purple Community Game, $2 beers & hot dogs |
Fri, Mar 21 vs Rockford IceHogs, 7 PM. $2 beers & hot dogs, Team equipment sale |
Sat, Mar 22 vs Rockford IceHogs, 8 PM. Beer City Hockey Night – Beer City Hockey hat giveaway & jersey auction post-game |
Wed, Mar 26 vs Texas Stars, 7 PM. Winning Wednesday |
Wed, Apr 2 vs Chicago Wolves, 7 PM |
Fri, Apr 4 vs Rockford IceHogs, 7 PM. $2 beers & hot dogs |
Fri, Apr 11 vs Texas Stars, 7 PM. $2 beers & hot dogs |
Sat, Apr 12 vs Texas Stars, 7 PM. Fan Appreciation Night, Post Game open skate |
Don’t Miss – Favorite Games
Opening Night: The Griffins kick off their home schedule on Friday, October 11, against the Milwaukee Admirals with an Opening Night celebration featuring a magnet schedule giveaway.
NYE Fireworks: The Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration always ends with a bang! After the Griffins wrap up their game, stick around for a fireworks show and the post-game open skate.
Princess Night (February 1, 2025). Bring your little royals to meet their favorite princesses and watch some hard-hitting hockey.
Star Wars Night (March 1) This fan-favorite is straight fire. Darth Vader and Stormtroopers dropping the puck? Jedis roaming the arena. Affirmative.
![star wars night grand rapids griffins](https://grkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/star-wars-night-grand-rapids-griffins-1-680x400.jpg)
And yeah, these nights are just the tip of the iceberg in a season packed with fun promos. The big list is below.
Ongoing Promotions & Specials
Friday Night Specials
Every Friday home game features the popular $2 beers and $2 hot dogs promotion from 6-8 PM, while supplies last.
Additionally, Free Ride Fridays allow fans to enjoy complimentary fare on The Rapid by showing their ticket to that night’s game.
Winning Wednesdays: On Wednesday home games, fans have the chance to win big. If the Griffins win, every fan in attendance receives a free ticket to the next Wednesday game.
Military Nights: Every home game, current members of our military can purchase up to four Upper Level Faceoff or Crease tickets for $16 each, four Upper Level Center Ice tickets for $19 each or four Lower Level Faceoff tickets for $23 each with a valid military ID. The offer also extends to veterans who present a VA ID or discharge papers.
Sunday is Fun Day: For all Sunday games, enjoy $1 small Pepsi drinks and $1 small ice cream cups from 3-5 PM, while supplies last.
Library Nights: For all Wednesday and Sunday games, present your GR Public Library card or Kent District Library card at the Van Andel Arena box office on the night of the game or at The Zone anytime during the store’s regular business hours to purchase an Upper Level Faceoff ticket for $18 (regularly $24), an Upper Level Center Ice ticket for $21 (regularly $27), or a Lower Level Faceoff ticket for $25 (regularly $30). Limit four tickets per card per person, subject to availability.
College Discount: College students can buy online using their school .edu email address or show their ID at every Friday game to purchase an Upper Level Faceoff or Crease ticket for $16, an Upper Level Center Ice ticket for $19, or a Lower Level Faceoff ticket for $23. Limit one ticket per ID if purchasing in-person. Visit griffinshockey.com/college to purchase College Night tickets and sign up for text alerts.
![Young spectator at Grand Rapids Griffins game.](https://grkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Grand-Rapids-Griffins-kid-fan-with-foam-hand.jpg)
Post Game Activities
Plan to stay after the game and skate or meet the players on select game nights.
Player Autograph Sessions: Scheduled for three games during the season, allowing fans to meet and get autographs from players after the game. (October 18, January 11, February 1)
Open Skates: Offered after four games, bring your skates and make moves on the same ice as the Griffins. (October 11, December 31, February 21, April 12)
Giveaways & Auctions
- Get the merch! You can bid on game-worn jerseys at auctions held after several themed games: Military Appreciation Night (Nov 15), Gridiron Griffins (Dec 22), Dino Night (Jan 18), Sensory Friendly Game (Feb 23), and Beer City Hockey Night (Mar 22).
- Bobblehead Giveaways: December 1 (Sebastian Cossa), January 11 (Batman), and February 23 (Simon Edvinsson Flying Toasters).
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Before You Go to a Grand Rapids Griffins Game
Tips for making the most of your night in downtown Grand Rapids at the Griffins:
Ticket Deals
The Griffins usually offer bundle packages like Friends & Family 4-packs or group outing discounts. You can also sign up to receive ticket deals via text.
No Bag Policy
Van Andel Arena has a no-bag policy, but security will allow fans to use bags to bring in their skates for post-game skate dates.
Parking / Free Bus
If you are driving to the game, plan your parking beforehand. On street parking is hard to find near the arena.
There’s a parking ramp across Fulton Street, right in front of Van Andel (Ottawa Fulton Ramp
50 Ottawa Ave NW.) 2024 Pricing for the Ottawa-Fulton Ramp is: $24.00 daily max $15.00 during special events $2.00 every half hour.
![grand rapids skywalk to arena](https://grkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GR-Skywalk-Map.jpg)
There’s also a skywalk connecting the Van Andel to other parking structures in the city.
On super cold days, you can park at the Louis-Campau Public Ramp (943 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids) and walk through the heated walkways to get to the arena. It’s especially nice when the game gets out and the temps have dropped or the snow has started.
There are are several public parking ramps and lots along the Skywalk path, as well as parking provided by the Amway Grand, JW Marriott, and Marriott Courtyard hotels.
You can also park at one of the DASH lots and ride the free bus to the arena if it’s during the DASH hours of operation.
Dress for the Ice & Bring Headphones
Given that it’s ice hockey, the arena is cold. Probably wear long sleeves or bring a warm hat.
Also, the game can get very loud, especially home team goals! If someone in your party is noise sensitive, bring ear muffs or ear plugs.
Got Kids? Arrive Early & Look for the Extra Experiences
Doors open an hour before the game starts and it is definitely worth it to get there early to enjoy the pre-game happenings. The hour before the game starts lets you to watch the teams warm-up on the ice.
On a typical night, you’ll find booths sponsored by local businesses as well as from various clubs associated with the team.
![Grand rapids griffins kids activties](https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel-Michigan/West-Michigan/Kent-County/Downtown-Grand-Rapids/Can-Angel-Arena/Grand-Rapids-Griffins/i-wB9cbw2/0/KtCBcQjQpdKF3Bz8nZzQrPJMzJk54f3J6438pNdz4/L/IMG_9289-L.jpg)
A big hit for kids is the Griffins Kids Club table where you can find coloring sheets and crayons and more.
![Grand Rapids griffins arcade](https://grkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Grand-Rapids-griffins-arcade-with-kids-Hunt.jpg)
Kids also love the free arcade area that includes arcade and pinball games.
The start of the game is exciting, too – pyrotechnics and a rock-concert kind of vibes rip through the arena as the Griffins take the ice.
Once the game starts, have your kids try and get on the jumbo screen by showing off their best silly faces or biggest cheers.
![griff tshirt cannon](https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel-Michigan/West-Michigan/Kent-County/Downtown-Grand-Rapids/Can-Angel-Arena/Grand-Rapids-Griffins/i-zz5R33b/0/K2sVnpzMKwkqzwHbmHhRcMZwZBRQgwXKNS3MM2m2L/X2/IMG_8364-X2.jpg)
And be on the lookout for the t-shirt cannon.
Tune into the on-ice games in between plays, too.
It probably goes without saying that your kids will want to fill up on Dippin dots, soft pretzels, cotton candy, beer and more from the concession stands. (Definitely look for the deal nights to save a buck!)
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The Griffins play at Van Andel Arena (130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503) and a full schedule of upcoming games can be found here.
Ticket Info
Single-game tickets for all 36 regular-season home games at Van Andel Arena go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 13 at 10 AM.
Prices start at $19 for upper level crease seats, with various options available throughout the arena.
Fans can purchase tickets through multiple channels:
- Online at griffinshockey.com/buytickets
- Via the Griffins mobile app
- In person at The Zone at Van Andel Arena (starting October 1)
- By phone at (616) 774-4585 or (800) 2-HOCKEY
If you’re planning to attend multiple games, 10- or 20-game select season packages offer discounts and avoid single-game charges. Full-season tickets, FLEX ticket vouchers, and group packages are also available.
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