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Scottsdale approves up to $225,000 to support 2026 NCAA women's Final Four; council asks for post-event benchmarks
Summary
The council approved Resolution No. 13473 to provide up to $225,000 from the operating budget to support the Arizona Major Events Host Committee's 2026 women's Final Four, with councilmembers asking staff for a pre-event benchmark and a post-event report on room-night and economic impacts.
The Scottsdale City Council on Aug. 25 approved a resolution authorizing up to $225,000 to support the Arizona Major Events Host Committee and regionally hosted 2026 NCAA women's Final Four, which will be held at the Phoenix Arena in April 2026. Staff told the council the host committee calculated Scottsdale's contribution at $225,000 and estimated a sponsorship package value of about $560,000.
A staff presenter identified in the meeting as "Steve" described anticipated benefits: at least 2,000 official room nights for Scottsdale from…
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