Las Vegas officials learning from the Super Bowl experience will enhance how fans will enjoy Final Four week in 2028.
Basketball
A Las Vegas-based airline came to the rescue of the Connecticut men’s basketball team after it encountered plane problems before its flight to Phoenix for the Final Four.
After sitting on the sidelines for decades, Las Vegas finally got its Big Dance, which was years in the making.
With the bad luck UConn has encountered in Las Vegas, it’s probably a good thing the team can’t hit the casino floor.
Connecticut players and coaches found their hotel accommodations unsuitable when they arrived Tuesday afternoon, with several rooms not sufficiently cleaned.
The Final Four is the latest major event announced to take place at Allegiant Stadium. The NFL Pro Bowl was played there this year and will again take place there in 2023. The Super Bowl is slated to take place at the stadium in 2024.
Seven cities, including Las Vegas, have been deemed finalists for Final Four championships between 2027 and 2031, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
The madness in March is set to increase next year when Las Vegas finally hosts NCAA men’s basketball tournament games.