Griffins Hockey 2024-25: Promo Schedule, Tickets & Tips for a Great Time

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?)

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!

Griffins Hockey Schedule 2024-25 Season

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.

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. 

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).

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.

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.

A big hit for kids is the Griffins Kids Club table where you can find coloring sheets and crayons and more.

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.

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!)

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.

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