CLEVELAND (WJW) — The 2024 women’s NCAA Tournament Final Four teams descended upon Cleveland Thursday for Friday and Sunday’s big games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Iowa and South Carolina both won Friday night and will play eachother for the title game Sunday in Cleveland at 3 p.m.
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ home venue updated its court especially for the event (as seen below).
There are a lot of details to keep track of so FOX 8 has broken down the pertinent information for the weekend, including all of the free, family-friendly events you need to know about.
How can I watch the game in person?
Tickets are available, but they’re going to cost you a pretty penny. Find tickets through the venue right here. Or on StubHub right here.
How can I watch the women’s games if not in person?
ABC is showing the event Sunday. But you can catch it at various watch parties around town or at a local sports bar if that’s not a channel/app you have at your home.
Free events for all ages, you say?
Tourney Town at Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
A fan festival includes contests, giveaways, food and plenty of photo ops at the downtown location. Events are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find out more right here.
Party on the Plaza
Taking place at Gateway Plaza right outside of the FieldHouse (so, yes, dress for any type of weather), fans can play games, listen to good tunes and find some sporty new gear. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Sunday, ahead of the championship game, the venue is host to a red carpet arrival starting around 1:15 p.m. Find out more right here.
Women’s Final Four Bounce parade
Kids and teens 18 and under are invited to participate in this free parade, that involved dribbling basketballs down the streets of Cleveland. The event starts at Public Square and ends at the convention center Sunday. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., with the parade stepping off at 11 a.m. The first 2,500 participants are going to score a free T-shirt and basketball. Find out more.
Super Saturday Practice at the FieldHouse
Want to watch the Top 2 women’s college teams? Practice is open to the public for free on Saturday starting at 1:30 pm. Find out more right here.
Any parking tips?
Expect heavy street parking restrictions during the long weekend (running into the eclipse/Guardians home opener on Monday) and parking garage spaces to be expensive. No matter how you get downtown, or elsewhere in the city, be sure to plan ahead and arrive early. Cleveland RTA is always an excellent option.
