That said, fans should allow some time for parking and walking to the game. Handicapped fans are accommodated well with elevators and many seating locations available.Tickets vary from $19-$40 at the gate; fans can save $3 per seat if purchased in advance. An HD video board on the south wall is a great addition as replays and lots of fan shots are shown.An  LED lighting system was installed in 2016, along with free public Wi-Fi. However, the seats are relatively narrow by today’s standards that provide moderate leg room; all seats are padded and have cup holders. The original building was constructed in 1952, and began life as the Stadium Arena. They make it an enjoyable experience.One point for excellent and friendly customer service.One point for the Grand Rapids Hall of Fame plaques throughout the entire concourse where they recognize players (including President Gerald Ford who played football at U of M), coaches and media favorites.This is a great minor league hockey venue! Near the arena are Hop Cat and Grand Rapids Brewery Company. The building had an arched roof design with wooded arch supports instead of steel. The team appears to do a very good job with group and family sales and they have added some suites.

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Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket … Stadium Drive-in. Sports, concerts, and plays are of high quality for all audiences. Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan is a true gem and it is getting even better. Short stairways lead from the seats to the main concourse.Team mascot Griff the Griffin is a lively character who roars around the ice before the puck drops and meets/greets the fans.The variety of choices available in downtown “GR” is great for hockey fans and event goers. Food and beverage pricing is typical for this level of play, and the variety is a plus.One point for the active downtown scene which can be enjoyed before and after the game.Another point for the excellent production provided by the Griffins staff throughout the game:  excellent sound system and music; lively announcements; items dropped from the catwalks down to the fans (including a parachute drop with pizza boxes for free pizza). Memphis Hustle Grizzlies. Santa Cruz Warriors Built by Boshoven on the north side of the old Stadium about 1949, the site is now the DeltaPlex Entertainment and Expo Center. The team offers lots of promotions/giveaways for most matches. Some metered street parking is available; if fans get to one of those spots at the right time, they could save some money. The Grand Rapids Drive are an American professional basketball team of the NBA G League and an affiliate of the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Peppino’s has a whole pizza for $25 and slices for $4.50.

Hockey fans might consider getting tickets for a weekend of fun:  they offer a number of Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday games on the schedule, so fans could stay downtown do it up right! Gameday presentation tries too hard at times, in particular the snarky PA announcer, who, while funny at times, tries to be the show rather than supplementing the action on the ice.

Grand Rapids Drive Pistons. “The Corner Office” is a group area featuring food and drink along with luxury recliners.One great policy is the ushers holding up signs asking fans to wait until a stop in the action before returning to their seats – this should happen at all parks in my opinion.Fans are given a free “Griffitti” program when they enter.The fans are knowledgeable of the game and make noise for shots on goal, and the arena staff is very friendly and helpful as they welcome the fans.Driving to Van Andel is quite convenient even though it is in the downtown area as two freeways have nearby exits.