You'll See It When You Believe It.

Our impact on Northeast Ohio grows stronger each season, fueling the momentum behind our mission to share Cleveland with the world.

Cleveland Cavaliers Playoff Preparation at Rocket Arena
2024

Economic Impact.

With over 150 events that draw more than 1 million people downtown each year, Rocket Arena continues to stimulate hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity annually. Since its inception in 1994, the Gateway Sports and Entertainment Complex, which includes Rocket Arena and Progressive Field, has been a catalyst for nearly $2 billion in completed, underway or funded retail, residential and hotel development in the Gateway district alone. Gateway, which is also the city’s most visited neighborhood, welcomes over five million visitors each year.

Generated
$ 0 M

In state & local tax revenues in 2024. Since inception in 1994, the venue has generated a total of over $1.1B in tax revenue.

In Total Output
$ 0 M+

Overall Rocket Arena has produced nearly $6.6B in total output.

In Direct Spending
$ 0 M

In total, Rocket Arena has over $3.6B in direct spending.

Jobs
0 K+

Full- and Part-time jobs provided by the Cavs organization annually.

Community Impact.

We are deeply committed to building a city with a thriving community. Over two decades in Cleveland, we have invested significant time, energy, and resources into the people and the place we proudly call home with an emphasis on the following:

  • Education
  • Food Security
  • Wellness and Recreation
  • Community Investment
  • Social Justice and Equity
Cleveland Cavaliers In the Community

Bringing Cleveland To The World.

Members of the Cleveland Cavaliers pose for a photo at the Eiffel Tower as part of NBA Paris Games 2024 on January 09, 2024
CAVS IN PARIS

For the 2024 NBA Paris Game, the organization partnered with the City of Paris for the Bouge et Partage (“Move and Share”) project, hosting local youth for an adaptive sports Cavs Clinic and donating €10,000 to leave a lasting impact on the program.

The Cleveland Cavaliers Refurbished Court in Valinhos, Brazil
CAVS IN BRAZIL

The organization unveiled its fourth court renovation in Brazil, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to growing the game of basketball around the world.

Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers participates at a special olympics clinic as part of NBA Paris Games 2024 at Palais des Sports Marcel-Cerdan on January 09, 2024
SPECIAL OLYMPICS INTERNATIONAL

The Cavs formed a strategic partnership with Special Olympics International to create more inclusive experiences for athletes of all backgrounds. The partnership was activated in Paris with ambassador Tristan Thompson and in Brazil through youth clinics.

EPIC MOMENTS

2024 NCAA Women's Final Four.

  • Set an all-time Division I Women’s Basketball attendance record for the entire tournament, with 436,055 fans attending games.

  • Both semifinal games and the championship game were sold out, drawing a total of over 48,900 fans from across the country.

  • The impact of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Final Four in Cleveland surpassed $22M.

2024 NCAA Women's Championship at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Concert Crowd at a Rocket Event
EPIC MOMENTS

Rocket Arena.

  • Hosted over 150 diverse ticketed events and 1,400 private events
  • Sellout Events Include:
    • Cavs – Active sellout streak dating back to the 2022-23 NBA season.
    • Drake with J. Cole – It’s All A Blur Tour – Big as the What?
    • Madonna – The Celebration Tour
EPIC MOMENTS

Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Clinic, and Bedrock broke ground on the Cavaliers’ new performance center and training facility in October 2024. The facility, anticipated to open in 2027, will also provide comprehensive care for the general public.

The design is inspired by three key principles:

  • Embrace the River
  • Create a Local Icon
  • Elevate the Athlete’s Experience
Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center Rendering
Cleveland Cavaliers Youth Sports Huddle
EPIC MOMENTS

Youth Sports.

  • More than 55,000 youth athletes have participated in the Cavs Youth Academy.
  • Over $23,000 in equipment has been donated to youth hockey partners.
EPIC MOMENTS

Franchise Properties.

Cleveland Monsters

  • Donated over $150K to various community organizations
  • Hosted more than 1.1K youth at Rocket Arena for “Rink for Dreams” games

Cleveland Charge

  • Supported over 350 charity events in the community through ticket donations and raffle prize baskets
Crowd at Cleveland Monsters AHL Hockey game at Rocket Arena