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March 21, 2025 38 mins

This week on bigcitysmalltown, host Bob Rivard is joined by Elena Wells and Jenny Carnes from San Antonio Sports to discuss the upcoming 2025 NCAA Men's Final Four hosted in San Antonio. With the city on the brink of this prestigious event, what can residents and visitors expect?

The conversation delves into the preparations for the Final Four, the events surrounding it, and its anticipated economic impact on San Antonio. As the city gears up for this major event, Bob, Jenny, and Elena offer insights into the intricacies of hosting and planning at such a large scale.

They discuss:

• The transformation San Antonio undergoes for the Final Four festivities

• Entertainment events planned, including free public concerts

• Ticketing logistics and how locals can be part of the game-day experiences

• The economic and cultural impacts of the Final Four on San Antonio

• Long-term visions for the Alamodome and what it means for future events

Join us as we explore San Antonio's role in college basketball's biggest event and get an inside look at the city's strategic initiatives to draw even greater events in the years to come.

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