Ivy League NCAA Conference Tournament Cancelled Over Coronavirus
The Ivy League has pulled the plug on its men’s and women’s basketball conference tournaments in the wake of the coronavirus spread. Officials said the decision was made with guidance…
NCAA
The National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA, is the governing body that oversees all the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the U.S. and beyond. More than 1,200 schools, conferences and individuals comprise the membership of the organization. While the NCAA is in charge of regulating athletic programs, they also are in charge of some of the biggest events in sports.
Volleyball, softball, tennis are just some of the sports that the NCAA watches over, it is football and basketball that have become the major money-makers for college athletics. Football with its huge stadiums, conferences championships and bowl games bring in billions of dollars in revenue each year to the universities and the NCAA. The National Championship game annually has become one of the toughest tickets in sports to get, with prices going well above $1,000. For basketball, fan interest is peaked during March, when the NCAA Tournament rolls around. From first round games to the Final Four, the tournament brings in big money in revenue.
University of Dayton Outlines Ticketing Process For March Madness
Boasting a dominant 26-2 record this season, the University of Dayton men’s basketball program is a lock for a post-season run at the 2020 NCAA tournament. The school’s athletic department…
University Of Dayton Warns Fans Of Fraudulent Basketball Tickets
The University of Dayton issued a warning call to locals hoping to see its men’s basketball program in action. The team’s success on the court thus far this season has…
Hamilton, Elton John and Astros-Nationals Headline StubHub Year in Sales
World Series, Hamilton and Elton John Lead Lists That Highlight Top-Selling U.S. Events Across Sports, Music and Theatre SAN FRANCISCO – December 10, 2019 – StubHub, the world’s most trusted…
NCAA Ends Ban on Events in States Allowing Sports Betting
The NCAA has ended a long-standing policy prohibiting championship events being held in states which allow legal sports betting, according to multiple outlets. The decision was announced Friday by the…
Chainsmokers, Jonas Brothers Added to Final Four Concert Series
The Jonas Brothers and the Chainsmokers are among the latest acts added to the Final Four March Madness Music Series lineup in April. Both artists are slated to perform at…
Zedd, Katy Perry To Perform During Final Four Weekend
Popstar Katy Perry and EDM mastermind Zedd are the first artists set to perform during the three-day March Madness music series next month. The music series, which will run from…
Missouri Football Cuts Season Ticket Prices For 2019 Season
Missouri University’s Athletics Department announced earlier this week that 85 percent of football season ticket prices will decrease or remain the same for the upcoming season. This price decrease will…
Boston College Offers Free 2019 Tickets To Superfans After Cancellation
Since the First Responder Bowl was cancelled last night due to inclement weather, Boston College is now offering superfans refunds, as well as free tickets to a 2019 game. The…
NIU Bought Back $273,619 Worth Of Tickets To Meet NCAA Requirements
Northern Illinois University reportedly bought back $273,619 worth of home-game football tickets in order to meet NCAA attendance requirements. According to the college newspaper Northern Star, the university announced their…