The Final Four is coming to Atlanta in the upcoming years. Atlanta has been selected to host the 2031 NCAA Division I Men’s Final Four at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
For Georgia’s largest city, the event’s return is a long time coming. It was originally selected host the 2020 NCAA Men’s Final Four at the newly built Mercedes-Benz Stadium. However, the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Atlanta Chosen for Final Four
“Time and again, Atlanta has proved itself as the best city in America to host global sporting events. We thank the NCAA for selecting us to host this incredible event. The eyes of the sporting world will be on Atlanta, and we know that we will be up to the task once again as a champion is crowned and One Shining Moment is played in 2031.”
Atlanta has hosted the NCAA Men’s Final Four multiple times. The city hosted the tournament in the following years:
- 1977: The first time Atlanta hosted the Final Four was in 1977 at the Omni Coliseum.
- 2002: The Final Four returned to Atlanta, held at the Georgia Dome.
- 2007: The Georgia Dome again hosted the event.
- 2013: Atlanta hosted the Final Four at the Georgia Dome, marking the last time the event was held there before the Dome was demolished
Final Word
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