Tour the Ralph Engelstad Arena and see what everyone is talking about.
Opened in 2001 "The Ralph" as many know it, has been a staple of the Grand Forks community and a centerpiece for the entire region to be proud of. Come see for yourself what the vision and dream of one man has become, let our guide show you our marble floors, leather seats, and 10,000 square foot weight room. We welcome all fans to The Ralph Engelstad Arena Home of North Dakota Hockey.
All tours of the Ralph Engelstad Arena begin at the Sioux Shop located inside the main entrance facing east. Please allow up to 90 minutes for tours. Also make sure you are wearing comfortable footwear as tours cover a distance of approximately one mile. Daily tours are given Monday-Friday at 1:30pm. At the completion of each tour each paying guest will receive a complementary tour guide including photos, program history, Ralph Engelstad bio, and highlighted past events.
Daily Tour Pricing
Adults $7.00
Seniors (55 & older) $5.00
UND Students (must show ID) $5.00
Military Personnel (must show ID) $5.00
Children 12 and under (limit 2 per adult) FREE
- Tours are wheelchair accessible, and a limited number of complementary wheelchairs are available upon request.
- Specific tour routes are established each day based on event and activities in the facility, therefore all areas on the tour are subject to availability. When available tours will include areas such as club rooms, suite level, main level, ice level, Olympic arena, and the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.
- During tours guests are asked to respect the privacy of our coaches, student-athletes and staff. Photos of coaches, student-athletes and staff are strictly prohibited. Autograph requests are not allowed during facility tours.
- While walk up guests are welcome we strongly encourage you to reserve your spot on the daily tour at least 24hrs in advance by contacting the Sioux Shop at 701-777-6636.
Groups and special tours are welcome and can be arranged through the Sioux Shop. This includes but is not limited to youth hockey teams, school groups, work outings, and other groups. These group tours may be conducted outside of the daily 1:30pm tour time and are subject to events and availability.
Group Tour Pricing
Children 3-12 years of age $3.00
Children under the age of 3 (limit 2 per adult) FREE
- A minimum of 10 guests is required to schedule a group tour
- Group tours must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
- Group tours are wheelchair accessible, and a limited number of complementary wheelchairs are available upon request.
- Specific tour routes are established each day biased on event and activities in the facility, therefore all areas on the tour are subject to availability. When available tours will include areas such as club rooms, suite level, main level, ice level, Olympic arena, and the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.
Please park in the Ralph Engelstad Arena north parking lot. A UND hang tag is required to park on the south and east sides of Ralph Engelstad Arena and you will be ticketed by UND parking if you park on the south or east side of the venue and do not have a valid UND hang tag.
Schedule your visit today!
Siouxshop@theralph.com