Alerus Center

About Alerus Center

The Alerus Center is a 21,000 seat arena and convention center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and one of the biggest indoor event venues on the northern plains. Opened in 2001, the building is home to University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks football and hosts everything from major concerts to monster truck racing, with more than 160,000 square feet of convention and trade show space attached to the arena.

Monster Trucks at the Alerus Center

For power sports fans, the big draw is the Toughest Monster Truck Tour, which brings a full dirt track into the arena. Grand Forks has hosted the tour’s championship weekend, where trucks like Dozer, Blockhead and Maximus battle for the season title alongside freestyle motocross riders. Pit parties before the main event let fans walk the dirt floor, see the trucks up close and meet the drivers.

The Arena

The arena floor is large enough for indoor football, which makes it a natural fit for dirt events, supercross style shows and arena racing. Permanent and retractable seating puts over 21,000 fans around the action for football, with configurations for concerts, rodeos and motorsports. The attached Canad Inns Destination Centre hotel and water park sits right next door, so out of town race fans can park once and walk to everything.

Conference Center

Beyond the arena, the Alerus Center’s conference wing handles trade shows, banquets and conventions, including automotive and powersports swap meets and shows that come through the region. The ballroom and meeting rooms host events year round.

Getting There

The Alerus Center is at 1200 South 42nd Street in Grand Forks, North Dakota, just east of Interstate 29. Take the 32nd Avenue South exit, head east, then turn north on 42nd Street. Parking is free on site for most events, and the box office is at the main entrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does the Alerus Center hold?

The arena seats over 21,000 for football, with capacity varying by event layout.

Does the Alerus Center host monster truck events?

Yes. The Toughest Monster Truck Tour has made Grand Forks a regular stop, including championship weekend events with freestyle motocross.

Where do I buy tickets?

Through Ticketmaster, the Alerus Center box office at the main entrance, or the event promoter’s website.

Is there parking at the Alerus Center?

Yes. The venue has large free parking lots surrounding the building for most events.

What is a pit party?

A pre show pass that gets you onto the dirt track before monster truck events to see the trucks up close and meet the drivers.

Who plays football at the Alerus Center?

The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks play their home football games inside the arena.

Where is the Alerus Center located?

At 1200 South 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201, just off Interstate 29.

Is there a hotel attached?

Yes. The Canad Inns Destination Centre hotel and water park connects directly to the venue.

Phone: 701-792-1200

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