Growth of the Game: An Inside Look at Cleveland’s Hosting of the NCAA Women’s Final Four 2.28.2024

In early April, Cleveland will host the 2024 NCAA Women’s Final Four, headlining a much anticipated week of events drawing the nation's, and the world's attention on our city.
The growth of the Women's Final Four is actively driving the future of women's sports. In addition to top collegiate athletes like Caitlin Clark of Iowa dominating the scoreboard and headlines--increased coverage and broadcasts of women's sports across the country has created significant influence far beyond the court. The energy behind this year's competition is as high as it has ever been.
What areas can Cleveland expect to see the greatest impacts on their local communities? Is Cleveland ready? And how can the NCAA and its partners leverage this unique opportunity for the benefit of women's sports locally and beyond?
Panelists
David Gilbert
President and CEO, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Lynn Holzman
Vice President, NCAA Women's Basketball
Carol Stiff
President of Women’s Sports Network and Chairperson of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Board of Trustees
Moderator
Carly Mascitti
Sports Anchor, WEWS