The San Antonio Local Organizing Committee (SALOC) has launched its volunteer program for the 2025 NCAA’s Men’s Final Four.
The committee has a goal of recruiting more than 2,500 volunteers for the event, which starts April 4 and ends April 7, with the University of Incarnate Word and the University of Texas at San Antonio serving as host institutions.
Throughout the four-day event, San Antonio is expected to welcome over 100,000 visitors to our city. NCAA representatives shared how much they enjoy being back in the Alamo City.
“I don’t think anybody does it any better than San Antonio, as far as just making you feel welcome ... it’s like a comfortable sweater or comfortable shoe,” said L.J. Wright, Director of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. “It just always feels good coming to San Antonio.”
The semifinal and final games will take place on April 5 and April 7 at the Alamodome, marking the fifth time the games have been played in San Antonio.
”Playing basketball in this building is amazing. It’s just knowing the crowd, hearing how it gets in here, is just such an experience,“ Assistant City Manager Alex Lopez said. ”What’s really impactful or meaningful for us is that the NCAA has come back and that they understand what kind of hosts we can be from the staffing, from the venues, but also just the people and the volunteers, which is what we’re really here to kinda start and launch today, so that’s what makes it also kinda exciting.”
“We are thrilled to bring the Men’s Final Four back to the city of San Antonio, which has a rich history of hosting the event and delivering a fantastic experience for everyone,” said Dan Gavitt, NCAA senior vice president of men’s basketball. “In 2025, San Antonio will be the center of the college basketball universe once again, providing lifetime memories for the four teams and their fans.”
The last time the event was held in San Antonio was in 2018, when attendance for the two games totaled 136,088. More than 200,000 people attended Final Four-related events and thousands of area children were impacted by youth programs hosted by the SALOC and NCAA.
“The collaboration between San Antonio and the NCAA continues to enrich our community,” said Pat Frost, SALOC Chairman. “Not only have these championships infused millions of dollars into the Alamo City, but they continue to elevate our city’s prominence on the national stage and provide countless opportunities for members of our community to reap the benefits that come with that spotlight.”
Volunteer positions are expected to fill quickly. Organizers encourage volunteers to apply early.
Those interested to learn more at FinalFourSanAntonio.com
Basketball fans hoping to attend the Final Four games on April 5 and April 7, 2025, can visit NCAA.com/MensFinalFour to apply for tickets and learn more about the low to no-cost ancillary events.