SPRINGFIELD, MA (July 17, 2019) – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today a new multi-year partnership with Tickets For Less as a secondary market ticket provider for a number of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame collegiate events. The partnership was facilitated by Learfield IMG College, the Basketball Hall of Fame’s sports marketing partner for its collegiate event series.
“Each year, we aim to enhance our portfolio of events by creating outstanding experiences for players and fans of the game we celebrate. We appreciate the support of Tickets For Less and the services they can provide to our event-goers,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “With showcases from coast to coast this fall and winter, we hope basketball enthusiasts will join us for some first-rate events.”
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 in 2019 include the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic at STAPLES Center, the Tip-Off Tournament and Women's Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Jerry Colangelo Classic in Phoenix, and three inaugural events in the James Naismith Classic in Toronto, the Al Attles Classic at the new Chase Center and the Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational at Barclays Center.
“Tickets For Less is thrilled to be partnering with Hoophall as the Exclusive Secondary Ticket Provider at the Jerry Colangelo Classic and Al Attles Classic, and as the preferred marketplace of Hoophall,” said Clay Discher, Vice President of Purchasing for Tickets For Less. “We’re excited to offer top tier sporting event experiences to the great college basketball fans across the U.S.”
For a full schedule of events and match-ups, please visit www.hoophall.com/events.
About Tickets for Less
Tickets for Less is passionate about creating lifetime memories for sports fans, music lovers and event goers across the country. We work with sports properties, college athletic departments, venues, fans, and partners to improve the event going experience and drive event attendance. Our 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 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.