I think this might just make it official – Las Vegas is the new, greatest sports destination in the world.

Las Vegas has been named as the host city for the 2028 NCAA Men’s Final Four Championship. That’s right, in just eight short years we will all be enjoying some top-notch basketball action in Las Vegas! And what better arena to host the event than our very own 65,000-seat Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders and UNLV Rebels football.

According to KTNV, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced that the NCAA Final Four games will be played on April 1st and April 3rd in 2028. That said, Las Vegas is no stranger to hosting NCAA conference championships. Having previously hosted the Mountain West Conference, Pac-12, West Coast, Western Athletic and the Big West, this championship should run as smooth as butter. In 2023, the city will host the “NCAA’s Division 1 Men’s Basketball West Regional and the National Invitation Tournament.”

When it comes to hosting big events, our previous conference championships only scratch the surface of our lengthy portfolio. We’ve hosted numerous events and countless conventions, and we’ve got a slew of additional big-time sporting events headed to Sin City. And we always do it with style! I have no doubt that we’ll be able to handle the NCAA Final Four with ease and make sure that everyone has the time of their lives.

KTNV reports that the planning process has already commenced for the NCAA event, and the event will feature volunteer opportunities for the Las Vegas community and visitors.” If you’re interested in these potential opportunities, click here.

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