Van Andel Arena

Nominations have been announced for the 2025 Pollstar Awards, honoring the top tours, venues, live music executives and more. We couldn't be more proud of our 11 ASM Global nominees, proving how our venues and team members truly stand out as the best in the live events industry. ?? Read the full list and vote: https://spr.ly/6045sx3bX ASM Global - Richmond ASM Global OKC - Paycom Center / Prairie Surf Studios Greek Theatre Koka Booth Amphitheatre Allegiant Stadium U.S. Bank Stadium - ASM Global Stockholm Live AB Thunder Ridge Nature Arena UOB LIVE Bangkok Rich MacKeigan, Van Andel Arena Jordan Racine, ASM Global OKC - Paycom Center / Prairie Surf Studios

We are excited to announce Amway Stadium coming to downtown Grand Rapids. Huge shout out to Amway for their generous donation in an effort to continue to bring exciting new developments to Grand Rapids. Looking forward to hosting the community at soccer games and other events in the future Amway Stadium.

Van Andel Arena's 7th Annual Veterans Day Thank You Card Collection! ???? This past week at the Gold, WWE, and Griffins games we asked fans to help us say thank you to our military troops & Veterans by donating Thank You cards. It is always a great opportunity for us to give thanks to those who have and continue to serve our country. Thank you to all who showed their support and appreciation this year! ?? #ThankYouVeterans

Congratulations to General Manager, Richard MacKeigan, on his nomination for the 36th Annual Pollstar Awards. Rich has been nominated for the Venue Executive of the Year for Van Andel Arena. Voting open to Pollstar subscribers from now until December 6th. https://lnkd.in/g5WGRmEm

It's officially basketball season at Van Andel Arena! ?? ? It has been exciting gearing up for the Grand Rapids Gold 24-25 season. Our team has had fun creating player & staff gifts, joining in on their media day, and getting ready for the season opener! ?? ? Van Andel Arena is wishing you all another fun & successful year on the court! Go Gold! ??

This morning, we were happy to be a part of Savor & Soar: A Hospitality Tourism Summit with Experience Grand Rapids! ?? Students arrived at Van Andel Arena for breakfast catered by the Savor team, and then got to learn more about the hospitality industry and future career opportunities in their community through presentations and building tours!

Here at Van Andel Arena & ASM Global we love to share with students what we do, where we do it, and of course, why we do it! This past month, we have been happy to provide educational tours to a variety of groups in the Grand Rapids area. Grand Valley PRSSA and Ferris State Public Relations students each came to learn more about PR & Communications in the professional world. Additionally, we hosted Facilities Management students from Aquinas College in application to Sports Management & Kinesiology! Van Andel Arena has endless opportunities not only for professionals to learn and grow, but local students too. Thanks for visiting!

? Pre-season Media Day ?? ? Player & Staff Gifts ?? ??Ice Painting??? ? New Scoreboard Reveal ?? ? Season Opener ?? ? First Win! ?? The Grand Rapids Griffins kicked-off their 24-25 season last Friday at Van Andel Arena! We've had so much fun getting ready for this season to begin, and we're wishing you all another fun & successful year! ? Go Griffins! ??

Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day. Van Andel Arena is here to support the efforts towards breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging our communities to prioritize mental well-being.?Join us in supporting one another, raising awareness and spreading the message that mental health matters. ?? #WorldMentalHealthDay ASM Global

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month from Van Andel Arena! ?? We would like to recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of the Hispanic & Latino communities in America, and especially Grand Rapids. West Michigan has been celebrating this month with numerous events such as festivals, fiestas, concerts, and more! ?? #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth