Van Andel Arena

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Van Andel Arena is a basketball arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, home of the Grand Rapids Gold (G League). It opened in 1996, making it 30 years old in 2026 and seats 11,500 for basketball. That makes it the 6th-largest arena in the G League.

Arena facts

Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Home of
Grand Rapids Gold (G League)
League
G League · G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets
Opened
1996
Capacity
11,500
Size rank in G League
6th of 31

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Arenas near Van Andel Arena10

  1. 1D-IUniversity Arena — Western Michigan Broncos (Kalamazoo, Michigan)47 mi
  2. 2D-IMcGuirk Arena — Central Michigan Chippewas (Mount Pleasant, Michigan)61 mi
  3. 3D-IBreslin Student Events Center — Michigan State Spartans (East Lansing, Michigan)63 mi
  4. 4D-IPurcell Pavilion at Edmund P. Joyce Center — Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Notre Dame, Indiana)92 mi
  5. 5D-ICrisler Center — Michigan Wolverines (Ann Arbor, Michigan)108 mi
  6. 6NBAFiserv Forum — Milwaukee Bucks (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)115 mi
  7. 7D-IUW–Milwaukee Panther Arena — Milwaukee Panthers (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)115 mi
  8. 8D-IGeorge Gervin GameAbove Center — Eastern Michigan Eagles (Ypsilanti, Michigan)116 mi
  9. 9D-IWelsh–Ryan Arena — Northwestern Wildcats (Evanston, Illinois)121 mi
  10. 10D-IAthletics–Recreation Center — Valparaiso Beacons (Valparaiso, Indiana)125 mi

Questions about Van Andel Arena

Where do the Grand Rapids Gold play home games?

The Grand Rapids Gold play at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

How many people does Van Andel Arena hold?

Van Andel Arena seats 11,500 for basketball.

When did Van Andel Arena open?

Van Andel Arena opened in 1996.

What other arenas are near Van Andel Arena?

University Arena in Kalamazoo is about 47 miles away. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 WNBA and 2026–27 G League seasons. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.