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TV Plans Announced, Travel Packages Now Available for 2024 Event
For the second straight year, FOX Sports and Women’s Sports Network will carry games live from the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off, which will feature eight premier college basketball programs across two divisions from Nov. 28-30 at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, Fla.
Travel packages for fans looking to join South Carolina, Iowa State, Purdue, MTSU, Michigan, Virginia Tech, Belmont and Davidson are now available and can be secured by visiting www.womensfortmyerstipoff.com/travel. The Westin Cape Coral at Marina Village and the Marriott Sanibel Harbour are the event’s host hotels and fans will have the opportunity to stay where the teams stay and experience resort life to the fullest. At this time, the only way to guarantee tickets to the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off is through official fan travel packages. Ticket packages, based on availability, will go on sale this fall.
The opening game of the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off will air live on the FOX broadcast network when defending national champion South Carolina takes on preseason No. 10 Iowa State. The contest is slated for Noon ET. Last year, the Thanksgiving Day matchup between Tennessee and Indiana drew over 1.1 million viewers on FOX, the largest women’s college basketball audience for the network at the time
The remaining seven games of the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off will air live on the Women’s Sports Network, a free, ad-supported streaming television network and the first and only 24/7 platform dedicated exclusively to female athletes. Women’s Sports Network is available in over 100 million households across Roku, Tubi, Amazon Freevee, VIZIO WatchFree+, LG Channels on LG Smart TVs, Fubo, Plex, and XumoPlay.
The complete Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off schedule is as follows:
Date | Division | Matchup | Coverage | Time (ET)* |
Nov. 28 | Island | South Carolina vs. Iowa State | FOX | Noon |
Nov. 28 | Island | Purdue vs. MTSU | Women’s Sports Network | 3 p.m. |
Nov. 29 | Shell | Michigan vs. Belmont | Women’s Sports Network | 2 p.m. |
Nov. 29 | Shell | Virginia Tech vs. Davidson | Women’s Sports Network | 4:30 p.m. |
Nov. 30 | Island | South Carolina vs. Purdue | Women’s Sports Network | 11 a.m. |
Nov. 30 | Island | MTSU vs. Iowa State | Women’s Sports Network | 1:30 p.m. |
Nov. 30 | Shell | Third-Place Game | Women’s Sports Network | 5 p.m. |
Nov. 30 | Shell | Championship Game | Women’s Sports Network | 7:30 p.m. |
* Game times subject to change
“We’re proud to once again team up with FOX Sports and the Women’s Sports Network and excited that every minute of the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off will be available to a national audience,” said Mark Starsiak, vice president of basketball at Intersport, and event director of the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off. “Over the course of the three-day event, fans will be treated to incredible basketball featuring some of the most talented players, brightest personalities and premier coaches the sport has to offer. Between the dynamic play on the court and the incredible experiences Fort Myers and all of Southwest Florida have to offer, fans will be treated to a memorable Thanksgiving Week experience.”
The Fort Myers Tip-Off has established itself as one of the preeminent early season college basketball events on both the women’s and men’s calendars. For the third time, Intersport, owner and operator of the Tip-Off, will host the top women’s and men’s programs for a weeklong celebration of college basketball during Thanksgiving Week. In total 16 women’s and men’s games will be contested over a six-day period from Nov. 25-30. Eight men’s games across two divisions will lead off the schedule of events from Nov. 25-27 and will conclude with the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off, Nov. 28-30.
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About Intersport
Intersport is an award-winning agency and leader in the creation of ideas, content and experiences that attract and engage passionate audiences. Its industry-leading team offers expert insights in content marketing, customer engagement, experiential marketing, hospitality, production and sponsorship consulting. The Chicago-based agency also owns and operates events across the professional and collegiate sports landscape, including basketball, football, golf, pickleball and volleyball. Intersport has been headquartered in Chicago since its inception in 1985, with additional offices in Boston, Detroit and New York. Learn more at www.intersport.global and on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook).
About Elevance Health, Inc.
Elevance Health is a lifetime, trusted health partner whose purpose is to improve the health of humanity. The company supports consumers, families, and communities across the entire healthcare journey – connecting them to the care, support, and resources they need to lead better lives. Elevance Health’s companies serve approximately 115 million consumers through a diverse portfolio of industry-leading medical, pharmacy, behavioral, clinical, and complex care solutions. For more information, please visit www.elevancehealth.com or follow us @ElevanceHealth on X and Elevance Health on LinkedIn.
About Woman’s Sports Network
Women’s Sports Network is the home for women’s sports. Launched by FAST Studios in 2022, Women’s Sports Network is the only destination where fans can see live games, news, and exceptional stories across every woman’s sport, including the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), U.S. Ski and Snowboard, World Surf League (WSL), and more – finally leveling the playing field for female athletes. Youtube.com/@WomensSports_TV
For more information visit: https://womenssports.com.