NCAA® 2007 Men's College World Series - Omaha, Nebraska

For more information, contact:
Jack Diesing Jr.
College World Series of Omaha Inc.
402-697-1400

September 21, 2007 – College World Series of Omaha, Inc. and the City of Omaha have received a favorable response from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regarding the proposal made August 28, 2007 for a new downtown stadium and long-term contract.

The NCAA expressed their appreciation for CWS of Omaha, Inc.’s and the City of Omaha’s presentation and vision for the future of the Men’s College World Series (MCWS).  The NCAA has indicated that the “preferred” site and facility plan could meet the needs of the Men’s College World Series and they are interested in moving forward with this process.  The response also indicated the NCAA’s willingness to consider an agreement to keep the MCWS in Omaha for 10, 15 or up to 20 years, as long as conditions of performance are met, with the option to renew after that.

Based on the NCAA response, the City and CWS of Omaha, Inc. are working toward developing a response to the NCAA’s three main areas of interest:

1.)  Confirmation that all involved parties accept the City’s preferred downtown location becoming the recommended site.

2.) Reaction to the terms of the proposed long-term agreement.

3.) Detailed information regarding the financing plan for the new facility.

CWS of Omaha, Inc. and City officials recognize the NCAA’s response as an initial, but critical, step in the effort to enhance stadium facilities and subsequently secure a long-term agreement. Many details remain to be worked out and the plan is not finalized. The prospect of a long-term agreement with the NCAA that would make Omaha the home of the Men’s College World Series for a long time into the future is exciting and important to the future of our City.