SPRINGFIELD, MA – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today a four-year extension of its agreement with Tickets For Less as the exclusive ticket marketplace of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame collegiate events. The renewed relationship was facilitated by Learfield IMG College, the Basketball Hall of Fame’s sports marketing partner for its collegiate event series.
“We sincerely appreciate the continued support of Tickets For Less and the services they provide to our event attendees,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “We’re excited to get back to basketball events this fall and welcome fans from coast to coast to utilize Tickets For Less for all their ticketing needs.”
As a non-profit institution committed to promoting and celebrating the game of basketball at all levels, the Basketball Hall of Fame has continued to elevate its roster of events over the past decade. As an official sponsor, Tickets For Less will offer a secondary ticket marketplace for Hall of Fame collegiate events, allowing fans secure, fast and convenient options to purchase tickets. Events offered by Tickets For Less will include a variety of to-be-announced collegiate events in the Hall of Fame event portfolio.
“We are thrilled to again be partnering with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s collegiate events, and now in an exclusive capacity,” said Dan Rouen, President of Tickets For Less. “A lot of work was put into making this long-term partnership a reality, and one that will benefit college basketball fans across the country.”
For a full schedule of events and match-ups, please visit www.hoophall.com/events in the coming months or follow @hoophall on Twitter and Instagram.
About Tickets for Less
Tickets for Less is passionate about creating lifetime memories for sports fans, music lovers and event goers across the country. The company works with sports properties, college athletic departments, venues, fans, and partners to improve the event experience and to drive event attendance. Its unique distribution model creates quick and convenient access for event goers across the country and ensures that teams and rights holders maximize fan access and event revenue.
About Learfield IMG College
A leading media and tech company in intercollegiate athletics, Learfield IMG College unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions for fan engagement. The Learfield IMG College suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; ticketing, ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; campus-wide business and sponsorship development; and venue technology systems. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield IMG College Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 400 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum and events, visit www.hoophall.com, follow @hoophall or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.