CLEVELAND — The NCAA Women's Final Four will tip off at Cleveland's Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 5. While tickets to the semifinals and national championship game are on sale now, you don't have to attend a game to get in on the action.
Tournament organizers on Tuesday announced a series of free events that will take place around Cleveland throughout the week.
“Cleveland has worked tirelessly to put together all the pieces to host a monumental Women’s Final Four," said Lynn Holzman, NCAA vice president of women’s basketball. "There is a continued focus on premier student-athlete and fan experiences while showcasing this great community that is highly invested in women’s basketball."
Here's what's happening around Cleveland while the country's best college basketball teams square off for a national title:
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Women's Final Four Tourney Town
- Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
- Thursday, April 4; 3-8 p.m.
- April 5; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- April 6; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- April 7; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Tourney Town will be the “host city” and epicenter for all Women’s Final Four fan and community activities. At this free event, visitors will enjoy entertainment, food, licensed merchandise, exhibits, games and interactive displays.
Beyond the Baseline
- Tourney Town in Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
- Thursday, April 4, through Sunday, April 7; times vary by session
- Tourney Town features Beyond the Baseline, which includes talks, panels and guest speakers designed to empower and equip women in sport and business with tools for personal and professional success.
Party on the Plaza
- Gateway Plaza outside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Friday, April 5; 3-7 p.m.
- April 6; 12-4 p.m.
- April 7; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- This pregame event features partner activations, photo opportunities, food and beverage for purchase and red carpet arrivals. This event is free and open to the general public (game ticket is not needed to attend).
Super Saturday Practice
- Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Saturday, April 6; gates open 1 p.m., practices take place 1:30 p.m. and 2:40 p.m.
- Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will host an open practice for the two teams competing in the national championship game. Fans will need to register for a free ticket.
Red Carpet Arrivals
- Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Sunday, April 7; approximately 1 p.m.
- Cheer on the final two teams as they arrive and enter Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on their way to compete for the national title.
Super Saturday Concert
- Cleveland Public Auditorium
- Saturday, April 6; Gates open at 6 p.m., opening act at 7 p.m., headliner at 8 p.m.
- To register, click here.
- The Super Saturday Concert presented by AT&T is a free event open to the general public. In 2024, the music performance will take place at the Cleveland Public Hall in downtown Cleveland and will feature food and drinks for purchase, an opening act and the headliner, Latto. Register here.
Women's Final Four Bounce
- Starting line: Cleveland Public Square — 200 Public Square, Cleveland
- Finish line: Tourney Town at Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
- Check-in 9:30 a.m.; Parade starts 11 a.m.
- Space is limited and online preregistration is recommended. First 2,500 registered participants receive a free T-shirt and basketball.
- To register, click here.
- Fans ages 18 and younger are invited to participate in this unique parade and free Women’s Final Four event, joining thousands dribbling their way along the streets of Cleveland and into Tourney Town presented by Capital One — the official fan festival of the 2024 Women’s Final Four.