Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey 2026-27: Promo Schedule, Tickets & Tips for a Great Time

Grand Rapids Griffins 2026-27 Season

The Grand Rapids Griffins 2026-27 season 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!

Don’t Miss – Favorite Games

We are excited to partner with the Grand Rapids Griffins to give you discounts on our favorite games! Use our special links to get a discount on the online price of your ticket.

**Opening Night: The Griffins kick off their home schedule on Friday, October 9, against the Manitoba Moose with an Opening Night celebration. **Special Offer

**Dog Game: Bring your pooch with you to the game on October 11! Must purchase a $5 dog ticket and sit in specified “dog-friendly” sections. Plus a dog leash giveaway! **Special Offer

**Oktoberfest: Celebrate on October 23 and enjoy $3 beers and hot dogs. Plus calendar Giveaway. **Special Offer

**Finn-ions Night (January 10) GRKIDS Special Offer 

**Princess Night (February 6) Bring your little royals to meet their favorite princesses and watch some hard-hitting hockey. GRKIDS Special Offer 

**Star Wars Night (March 20) This fan-favorite is straight fire. Darth Vader and Stormtroopers dropping the puck? Jedis roaming the arena. Affirmative. GRKIDS Special Offer 

And yeah, these nights are just the tip of the iceberg in a season packed with fun promos. The big list is below.

Grand Rapids Griffins Ongoing Promotions & Specials

Post Game Activities

Plan to stay after the game and skate or meet the players on select game nights.

Player Autograph Sessions: Scheduled certain games during the season, allowing fans to meet and get autographs from players after the game. This season’s dates TBA.

Open Skates: Offered after select games, bring your skates and make moves on the same ice as the Griffins. This year’s dates include Oct 9 and Dec 31.

Giveaways & Auctions

• Get the merch! You can bid on game-worn jerseys at auctions held after several themed games: Military Appreciation Night (Nov 6), Red Kettle Game (Dec 18), Sensory Friendly Game (Jan 31), Wizards Night (Feb 27), Purple Community Game (Mar 19) and Pucks & Pinstripes Night (Apr 2).
• Bobblehead Giveaways: Super Griff (Oct 24)
• Other giveaways include magnetic schedule (Oct 9), Crayola kids tumbler (Oct 18), team calendar (Oct 23), Hot Wheels car (Nov 29), trainer hat (Dec 19), Griff building block set (Jan 9) and wizard scarf (Feb 27)

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.) 2026 Pricing for the Ottawa-Fulton Ramp is: $24 daily max, $15 during special events, $2 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 Grand Rapids 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, pop 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.