OMAHA- The College World Series will be back in Omaha this summer, but the exact amount of fans in the stadium remains undetermined. However, the local economy can expect a huge boost. In the latest study, a fully operational CWS is worth $88.3 million. 71.2% of attended come from outside Omaha, with 59% coming from out of state.

“That would be unbelievable to most citizens of Omaha, because they think of it as just an event that clogs up the highways,” Goss said. “We want those individuals here. That’s where the money comes from.”

Much of the change in demographics coming to the series comes from the park moving to the downtown area with many other forms of entertainment right next to TD Ameritrade.

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