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.
NCAA President Mark Emmert has one basic piece of criteria necessary for college sports to return this fall: campuses with students on them. Emmert outlined the future of collegiate sports…
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TicketSmarter has expanded its reach across NCAA athletics by becoming the official resale partner of Morgan State University. The Baltimore-based HBCU signed a multiyear agreement with TicketSmarter to provide fans…
In the event that COVID-19 cancels college football this fall, the University of Michigan is preparing to issue full refunds to season ticket owners. The university’s ticket office issued a…
President Trump reportedly relayed to executives of professional sports leagues that competition should be a go in the fall with fans in attendance, despite uncertainty from health experts. But when…
Following the lead of NFL teams, colleges around the country are helping out NCAA football season ticket holders by extending payment deadlines for the 2020 season. Duke, Michigan and Kentucky…
For the first time in its 81-year history, the NCAA Division I basketball tournament will not be held. The NCAA made the unprecedented call to cancel all March Madness games…
A widespread number of Division I athletic conferences have cancelled their basketball tournaments amid the coronavirus pandemic. The AAC, ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC and more pulled the…
Amid growing coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, the NCAA President has revealed a statement regarding limited attendance at upcoming March Madness events. President Mark Emmert released a statement Wednesday afternoon, noting that…