Women’s Final Four coming to Phoenix

For the first time Phoenix will serve as the host city for the NCAA’s Women’s Final Four.

The NCAA recently announced the city would be the host city for these national semifinals, which will start on April 3, 2026 at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The national championship final game will take place on April 5 of that year.

The Valley’s bid for the Final Four was a collaborative effort that included the city of Phoenix, Visit Phoenix, the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Talking Stick Resort Arena working with the Phoenix Local Organizing Committee and Arizona State University, which will be the collegiate host institution. This Final Four completes Arizona’s history as the country’s leading destination for major championships. The Valley will be the home of the 2023 Super Bowl and the 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four.

There will be Final Four events at the Phoenix Convention Center related to the Women’s 2026 Final Four. Some of them include the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Annual National Convention and a Fan Festival, which will feature competitions, basketball clinics, prizes, autograph sessions, entertainment and other activities.

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