Venue Detail
Grand Rapids Griffins
Revenues From Sports Venues Pro Facilities Report
January, 2010
Grand Rapids Griffins
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130 W Fulton Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2601 Phone: 616-774-4585 Fax: 616-336-5464 URL: www.griffinshockey.com Owner: David Van Andel & Dan DeVos League: American Hockey League West Division
Venue
Van Andel Arena, 130 W Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2601 Owner: Downtown Development Authority Managed by: SMG Facility Management Built: 1996 Capacity: 11,500 Permanent concession stands: 9 Concessionaire: Savor Suite caterer: Savor Soft drink: Pepsi Cola Beer: Multiple
Ticket prices
Season tickets range from $199 to $1,002 Single tickets range from $13.00 to $25.00 2007 average attendance: 6,866 2008 average attendance: 6,898 2009 average attendance: 7,448
Luxury Suites
Quantity: 44 Term: 3 to 7 years Price: $30,000 to $35,000 Seats: 12 to 14 Includes: Parking, private entrance, special events, but not tickets.
Club seats
Quantity: 1,800 Term: 1 to 3 years Price: $859 to $859 Includes: Wait staff, first right of refusal for tickets to any event. There is a $500 per seat lease fee per season.
The $75 million arena was built with a combination of private and public monies. The arena opened in October 1996 and hosts the Griffins and the AFL Rampage.
The city takes the parking revenue for the Venue while concessions are divided based on attendance. The arena sells the suites and divides the proceeds with itself and the teams. (Facilities, Financial, Ice Hockey, Professional Sports, Venue)