How To Attend The Griffins' Dog Game With Your Pet

The Grand Rapids Griffins 2025-2026 season is underway and fans aren’t the only ones excited to check out a game in person at the Van Andel Arena.

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A bunch of four legged friends also enjoy cheering on the Griffins and will get the chance to do so coming up soon with a special dog themed night.

Coming up on Sunday November 2nd, it's the Jake Engel Memorial Dog Game presented by Nestle Purina.

Fans can bring their dog to Van Andel Arena for a fun day with the Griffins.

If you're planning on bringing your dog you have to buy seats in the certain sections:

Besides buying your own ticket in the sections mentioned above you'll also have to buy one for your dog which costs $5.

All the proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of West Michigan.

Fans and their dogs should enter through the main lobby.

Once inside dog owners will have to sign a waiver form.

If you have multiple dogs you need to have multiple people come because only one dog per fan is permitted.

The Griffins will have outdoor relief stations located on the southeast and southwest corners of the arena.

These are for the dogs and not for fans that had too many beers.

The first 1,000 dogs in attendance will receive a Griffins-branded dog leash, so make sure you get there early.

If this all sounds good and you want to go to the game with your dog you can learn more and buy tickets by clicking here.

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