


Quicken Loans Arena has served as the host venue for the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament since 2000 and the MAC Women's Basketball Tournament since 2001, and is the second longest running neutral site men's tournament in the nation. We look forward to having the opportunity to host and provide many more memorable experiences at The Q in the years to come,” Steinbrecher added. Over the past 15 years the Conference has built a tradition of “coming to Cleveland.” This is a destination that keeps getting better and better. “Throughout the long history of the Mid-American Conference basketball tournament, there have been exciting and memorable tournament games. The entire Quicken Loans Arena and Cavaliers staff have been extremely supportive to and work collaboratively with the Conference staff to ensure our membership and student-athletes have a tremendous experience. “This six-year contract extension provides our student-athletes and our fans the finest basketball facility in the country for our conference basketball tournament. “The Mid-American Conference is pleased to extend its partnership with Quicken Loans Arena and the Cleveland Cavaliers to host our Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament through 2023,” said Steinbrecher. In acknowledgment of the importance the MAC extension is to Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, also in attendance were Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish and Greater Cleveland Sports Commission President and CEO, David Gilbert.Įach year the MAC Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament brings eight men's and eight women's teams to Cleveland for a four-day single elimination tournament. Steinbrecher, and Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena CEO, Len Komoroski during a press conference held at Quicken Loans Arena. The announcement was made today by MAC Commissioner, Dr. The Mid-American Conference (MAC) and Quicken Loans Arena have agreed to a six-year contract extension to host the MAC Men's and Women's Basketball Conference Tournament at The Q through 2023. CLEVELAND – The tradition of MAC Madness in downtown Cleveland during the month of March will remain on Northeast Ohio's sports calendar for years to come.
