GENERAL & VISITOR INFORMATION
For more information about the 2007 NCAA® Final Four®, what Web sites do you recommend?
Visit www.NCAAsports.com for information on the 2007 NCAA Final Four and all NCAA sports and championships.
Is there a general number that has information about the 2007 NCAA Final Four?
Please call 1-800-ATLANTA (285-2682) for general information regarding the Atlanta Local Organizing Committee and its plans for the 2007 NCAA Final Four.
Where can I find Atlanta visitor information?
Contact the Atlanta Convention & Visitor's Bureau at www.atlanta.net or call 1-800-Atlanta for information on lodging, restaurants, attractions, shopping and a host of other activities in Atlanta.
GAME & TICKET INFORMATION
When are the National Semifinals and National Championship games scheduled to be played?
The National Semifinals will be played on Saturday, March 31, with the first game tipping off at approximately 6pm EST. The National Championship will be played on Monday, April 2 at approximately 9pm. All games will be played in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA.
When will the teams be chosen for the 2007 NCAA Final Four?
On Sunday, March 11, the 65-team bracket for the 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship will be announced at 6pm EST on CBS.
Tune in to all the 2007 Championship action on CBS beginning on Thursday, March 15. The Opening Round game will be broadcast live on ESPN on Tuesday, March 13.
Where can I print out blank brackets?
Click here for a printable version of the 2007 NCAA Men's Final Four bracket.
How are tickets for the 2007 NCAA Final Four allocated?
All tickets available to the general public were allocated via a random selection process conducted by the NCAA. The application deadline was May 31, 2006. The event is now sold out.
When will I find out if my entry was selected in the random computerized drawing?
Lottery winners were notified of their selection in September 2006. Tickets will be distributed in January 2007. Refunds to non-winners were issued by October 2006.
Are practices open to the public? If so, when are they and how much do they cost?
Yes on Final Four Friday! Come join us on Friday, March 30 for open practice at the Georgia Dome. Admission and parking are free of charge. Doors open at 10:30am. Practices will be between 12pm at 4pm.
What television network will air the 2007 NCAA Final Four?
Tune in to all the 2007 Championship action on CBS beginning on Thursday, March 15. The Opening Round game will be broadcast live on ESPN on Tuesday, March 13.
Game times will be confirmed and announced no later than 3:30pm on Monday afternoon, March 12 on www.NCAAsports.com.
What radio network will broadcast the 2007 NCAA Final Four?
The local Westwood One affiliate will broadcast the games here in Atlanta. Check back for more information soon.
FACILITY INFORMATION
When was the Georgia Dome built?
The Georgia Dome, part of the Georgia World Congress Center complex, opened in 1992.
What is the permanent seating capacity of the Georgia Dome?
The Dome's seating capacity is 71,250 for football, including the executive suites and club seats. For the Final Four, it will seat over 53,000 fans.
What other NCAA events have been held in the Georgia Dome?
Annually, the Dome hosts the Atlanta Football classic, the SEC Football Championship, and the Chick-fil-A Bowl.
Additional events have included the 2002 NCAA Men's and 2003 NCAA Women's Final Fours. Recently, due to
Hurricane Katrina, the 2006 Sugar Bowl Classic.
HOTEL INFORMATION
How can I book a room during the 2007 NCAA Final Four?
Fans interested in making hotel reservations during the Final Four can do so online at www.atlanta.net/ncaa or by calling 1-800-955-3803.
How many hotel rooms are required to host the 2007 NCAA Final Four?
Approximately 8,000.
NCAA INFORMATION
How many championships does the NCAA conduct?
The NCAA conducts eighty-eight (88) championships in twenty-three (23) sports.
What is a YES® Clinic?
Acting on behalf of the NCAA, the National Youth Sports Corporation (NYSC) will conduct Youth Education through Sports "YES" Clinics for local youth groups at various locations throughout Atlanta, including Hoop City at the Georgia World Congress Center. The clinics are free for youth ages 10 to 18, and attendance at these events is by pre-registration only. Representatives of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) will conduct instructional sessions focusing on basketball skills, academic pursuits, fitness and personal enrichment.
What is the NABC?
The National Association of Basketball Coaches is the largest professional association of basketball coaches and currently claims a membership of nearly 5,000 men's basketball coaches throughout the ranks of the NCAA, NAIA, junior and community colleges and high school.
Where is the 2007 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-Star Game?
To be determined.
What is Hoop City®?
Hoop City is a highly interactive fan festival held in conjunction with the NCAA Final Four each year.
In 2007, Hoop City will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center, next to the Georgia Dome.
This event celebrates college basketball and provides an opportunity for everyone to participate in
the excitement of Final Four weekend. Hoop City features interactive venues and skill competitions,
along with YES® Clinics (Youth Education for Sports) conducted by collegiate coaches.
Click here for more information on Hoop City (www.hoop-city.com)
PAST & FUTURE NCAA FINAL FOUR INFORMATION
What other cities have hosted a NCAA Final Four in recent years?
2003 - New Orleans
2004 - San Antonio
2005 - St. Louis
2006 - Indianapolis
Where will the 2008 NCAA Final Four be held?
The 70th NCAA Final Four will be held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, April 5 & 7, 2008. For a complete listing of future sites, visit http://ncaasports.com/basketball/mens/schedules
How do I purchase tickets for the 2008 NCAA Final Four?
The general public ticket application for 2008 Final Four tickets will be available online beginning March 11, 2007.
Ticket sales for first/second rounds and regionals will begin March 19, 2007. Visit
www.ncaasports.com for more information
Where will the NCAA Final Four be held in future years?
2008 - San Antonio
2009 - Detroit
2010 - Indianapolis
2011 - Houston
ATLANTA ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (ALOC) INFORMATION
When was Atlanta awarded the 2007 NCAA Final Four?
The Atlanta Organizing Committee bid on and was selected to host the 2007 NCAA Final Four in 1998.
How is the Atlanta Organizing Committee structured?
The Atlanta Local Organizing Committee is led by an Executive Board. The Executive Director is appointed and reports to the Executive Board. For more information on the ALOC, click here.
How do I reach the Atlanta Organizing Committee?
The Atlanta Organizing Committee offices can be reached at 404-223-8123. Additional information about the Atlanta Organizing Committee can be found by clicking here.
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