The clock is ticking, and Glendale is on the move, as the city gears up to host the 2024 NCAA Men's Final Four. With the tip-off for college basketball’s premier event just months away, Arizona officials are laying the groundwork for what's anticipated to be a slam dunk for the local economy. The games are set for April 6 and 8 at the State Farm Stadium, a venue that's no stranger to the bright lights and big crowds, having played host in 2017. This will be the second time Arizona courts college basketball’s elite in this high-stakes tournament.
According to a report by ABC15, Governor Katie Hobbs, NCAA brass, and local leaders convened Wednesday to spill the beans on the prep work that's been going on behind the scenes. A key from the pow-wow is the revamp of the Eastlake Community Center, a project slated for near the 16th and Jefferson streets, which will no doubt play its part in the event's overall charm and organization.
With such events, it's not just about the adrenaline-fueled matchups on the court; the fallout often dribbles into the wider community, bringing with it not only a surge in visitors but also a potentially sizeable bump to business for local vendors and hoteliers. Tickets have already gone live for those looking to snag a front-row seat to the action where, come April, four teams will vie for school glory and that gleaming national championship trophy.
For echoes of the anticipated action and the lowdown on the 68-team chase to the championship game, check out the details shared by Visit Phoenix. The city last hosted the Final Four in 2017, and if that was any indication, guests and residents alike are in for a towering layup of activity come spring. Phoenix knows the drill, and, from the looks of it, they're all set to raise the bar once more.
