Grand Rapids was the smallest market in which the AFL had a franchise at the times of its first/2009 disbanding.

The Rampage played in the Van Andel Arena, which is also the home of the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.

The Grand Rapids Rampage started play in 1998 under coach Michael Trigg.

In 2001, with notable players Clint Dolezel, and Terrill Shaw, the Rampage went on to win their first ArenaBowl.

On July 6, 2008, the Amtrak Classic added an interesting chapter as the Rampage, losers of their last six meetings with Chicago, defeated their heavily favored opponents on the road.