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Atlanta had to wait another decade-plus to get
back into the rotation. It will join Kansas City, Indianapolis,
New York, New Orleans, San Antonio, Seattle and Louisville, Ky.,
as cities to host at least five Final Fours.
"The cancellation of the 2020 tournament, including the Men's
Final Four in Atlanta, was a necessary yet devastating decision
for student-athletes, coaches and fans. It significantly
impacted the Association and its membership, as well as the city
of Atlanta, which has repeatedly been a terrific host to the
event," Dan Gavitt, the NCAA's senior vice president of
basketball, said in a statement. "The committee has been
empathetic in its consideration of replacing the 2020 Men's
Final Four for Atlanta, and ultimately the city competed
favorably and won the opportunity to host again at long last in
2031. We are looking forward to working with the Atlanta team to
provide another memorable Men's Final Four experience."
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will hold the Final Four on April 5, 2031,
and the national championship game on April 7.
The Final Four for the upcoming 2024-25 season will be hosted by
San Antonio. Indianapolis is taking turns in 2026 and 2029.
Detroit and Las Vegas were awarded the 2027 and 2028 Final Fours
back in 2022, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area will be home to the
2030 Final Four.
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