Two signature events at Rocket Arena will connect Northeast Ohio students with hands-on learning and the STEM careers behind professional sports.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Alyssa Briggs
President, STEM Playbook
alyssa@stemplaybook.org
CLEVELAND, Ohio — STEM Playbook announced today that it will once again lead two signature STEM events at Rocket Arena: STEM Day with the Cleveland Charge on March 3, 2027, and Score With STEM with the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 20, 2027.
Presented in partnership with the NEOSTEM Ecosystem, the events will bring together students, educators, employers, community organizations and sports fans to explore the many connections between STEM careers and competitive sports.
STEM Playbook is inviting Northeast Ohio employers and STEM partners to participate in both events by showcasing local careers and helping students discover the science, technology, engineering and math behind the game—from data analytics and biomechanics to broadcast engineering and facility operations.
“Sports and STEM run on the same fuel: curiosity, teamwork and the drive to get a little better every day,” said Alyssa Briggs, President of STEM Playbook. “When a student watches the Cavaliers or the Charge and realizes the engineers, analysts and technologists behind the scenes started exactly where they are now, that’s the moment a career path clicks into place. We’re thrilled to create that moment for even more students this year.”
Employers, universities, and community organizations interested in participating can sign up here.
Schools interested in bringing students to STEM Day with the Cleveland Charge can sign up here.
Students and families interested in attending Score With STEM can sign up here.
Event Details
STEM Day with the Cleveland Charge
March 3, 2027
Rocket Arena
Cleveland, Ohio
Score With STEM with the Cleveland Cavaliers
March 20, 2027
Rocket Arena
Cleveland, Ohio
About STEM Playbook
STEM Playbook connects students to real-world skills and future careers through the universal language of sports. Its standards-aligned, career-connected curricula turn courts, fields and wearable technology into hands-on labs where students build problem-solving skills, confidence and a clear line of sight to STEM careers.
More than 20,000 learners have completed a STEM Playbook experience, and 93% say they want to pursue a STEM career afterward.
Learn more at stemplaybook.org and follow @STEMPlaybook on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
About NEOSTEM
NEOSTEM is a network of schools, businesses, nonprofits and community organizations working together to strengthen STEM education across Northeast Ohio. Founded in 2014 and part of the global STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice, NEOSTEM connects regional partners to share resources, close gaps and co-create programming in recreation centers, ballparks and classrooms.
Learn more at neostem.org.
About CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
The Cleveland Cavaliers, founded in 1970, are a professional basketball team in the NBA’s Eastern Conference that plays at Rocket Arena in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers won the NBA Championship in 2016 and took the Eastern Conference crown in 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The Cavaliers were awarded the 2025 NBA Team of the Year and also the recipient of the league’s Inclusion Leadership Award. The Cavaliers are a part of Rock Entertainment Group, the umbrella entity for the sports and entertainment properties under Cavaliers Chairman Dan Gilbert’s ROCK Family of Companies. Nic Barlage serves as the CEO of the Cavaliers, Rocket Arena and Rock Entertainment Group. The team is led by President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson.
About CLEVELAND CHARGE
The Cleveland Charge are the NBA G League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Founded in 2011 as the Canton Charge, the team is part of Rock Entertainment Group, the umbrella entity of sports and entertainment properties under the Dan Gilbert ROCK Family of Companies. Beginning in the 2024-2025 season, the Cleveland Charge began playing home games at the historic Public Hall in downtown Cleveland. Charge games are also broadcasted on Rock Entertainment Sports Network (channel 979 on Spectrum and over-the-air on channel 22.1), a joint venture between Rock Entertainment Group and Gray Media.
The organization is led by the President of Franchise Properties, Mike Ostrowski, Chief Operating Officer Rocco Maragas, General Manager Liron Fanan and Head Coach Eli Kell-Abrams.
For more information about the Cleveland Charge, including game schedules, tickets, and community programs, visit ClevelandCharge.com or follow @ChargeCLE on X, Instagram and Facebook. #ChargeUp
About ROCKET ARENA
Rocket Arena is Northeast Ohio’s premier sports and entertainment venue and Cuyahoga County’s largest driver of economic impact. It is home to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Monsters, Cleveland’s WNBA franchise, set to begin play in 2028 and the annual MAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. Each year, Rocket Arena hosts nearly 200 diverse ticketed events, including major attractions, concert tours, family shows and signature events, along with 1,400 private events that draw around 1.6 million patrons to downtown Cleveland. These events have a lasting and significant cultural and economic impact on the city, the county, and the broader Northeast Ohio region. Visit rocketarena.com to learn more.
