
Griffins Announce Home Playoff Dates for Division Semifinals
Published on April 21, 2026 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The top-seeded Grand Rapids Griffins will begin their quest for a third Calder Cup championship in the best-of-five Central Division Semifinals against the winner of the First Round series between the fourth-seeded Manitoba Moose and the fifth-seeded Milwaukee Admirals. The first home playoff game at Van Andel Arena will be Game 3 of the series on Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
The Griffins will begin the Central Division Semifinals on the road for Games 1 and 2. Grand Rapids will then return to Van Andel Arena for Game 3 on Wednesday, May 6 and, if necessary, Game 4 on Friday, May 8 and Game 5 on Saturday, May 9. The earliest the Griffins will know their opponent is this Friday while the latest would be Sunday.
The complete schedule is as follows:
* If necessary
All times Eastern and subject to change
All games on WOOD 106.9 FM & 1300 AM and AHLTV on FloHockey
Tickets for Game 3 on May 6 and Game 4 on May 8 (if necessary) at Van Andel Arena will go on sale this Friday and can be purchased at The Zone, online through griffinshockey.com/tickets, or via the Griffins app for iPhone or Android.
The Griffins are extending their popular Friday promotion and will offer $2 beers and $2 hot dogs for all home playoff games from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last.
Fans who want to experience every Griffins game at Van Andel Arena during the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs can now purchase a Griffins Playoff SuperPass. Enjoy the same great seat at significant savings plus the convenience of the "pay-as-we-play" method of payment. Click here to reserve your Griffins Playoff SuperPass or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.
Groups of 10 or more can receive special pricing to playoff games and receive an unforgettable experience. To book a group outing during the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs, click here or call (616) 774.4585 ext. 4. Playoff suites and other premium areas are also available.
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