NCAA tennis championships move to Orlando for a decade long deal, is it a good choice?

In December 2024, it was announced that the NCAA Division I tennis team championships would take place at the USTA National Campus located in Orlando, Florida, under a significant 10-year agreement starting in 2028. This deal represents a commitment by the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) to enhance the profile of these championships in collaboration with the NCAA. The USTA National Campus, which opened its doors to the public in 2017, features state-of-the-art facilities and has hosted various tennis events since its inception. With this new agreement, the organization plans to invest in improvements including the addition of six indoor courts, which will further support the tournaments held at this venue. The championships they will host include both men's and women's Division I team tournaments that are scheduled to occur in the spring annually once the agreement takes effect. The planners have also indicated that if the singles and doubles tournaments, currently in a two-year trial phase held in the fall, transition to the spring, they will also take place at this Orlando facility, thereby centralizing the event. This decision to extend the agreement for an additional nine years beyond the initial hosting of the 2028 championships highlights the USTA's dedication to promoting tennis at the collegiate level and ensures that major NCAA tournaments will remain at a premier venue for an extended period. This initiative is anticipated to attract greater visibility for the sport and enhance the overall experience for participants and spectators alike.