2026 women’s Final Four tickets: how to get seats before they sell out

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• How to get Women’s Final Four 2026 tickets
  • Typical price ranges and availability
• Dates and game times for the 2026 Final Four in Phoenix
• Mortgage Matchup Center: seating and what to expect
• Parking, arrival and local transit options
• Full women’s March Madness 2026 timeline and host sites
• Bracket release and Selection Sunday details
• Where future Women’s Final Fours will be played

Phoenix will host the climax of the women’s college basketball season in 2026, when the nation’s top teams converge for two nights of knockout drama. Expect buzzer-beaters, bracket-busting upsets and championship-level intensity at the Mortgage Matchup Center.

How to get Women’s Final Four 2026 tickets

Tickets for the Women’s Final Four are released to participating schools after regional play. Fans can also buy resale passes in advance.

• Primary resale outlet: StubHub
• Types of passes:

  • All-session (both semifinal sessions and the final)
  • Semifinals only
  • Championship game only

• Tip: Purchasing early on resale sites can secure better seat options.

Typical price ranges and availability

• All-session passes often start around $745.
• Semifinals-only tickets commonly begin near $340.
• Championship-only seats can be found from about $300.

Prices fluctuate with demand and seating location. Check resale listings frequently for updates.

Dates and game times for the 2026 Final Four in Phoenix

• Semifinals: Friday, April 3 — 7:00 p.m. ET
• National Championship: Sunday, April 5 — 3:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, Arizona

The two semifinal matchups take place on the same night, followed by the title game two days later.

Mortgage Matchup Center: seating and what to expect

The Mortgage Matchup Center, the arena formerly called Footprint Center, will be adapted for college-basketball sightlines.

• Lower bowl seats provide courtside proximity and louder game atmosphere.
• Club and suite levels offer elevated views and premium amenities.
• Upper sections are best for budget-minded fans who still want the full event feel.

Note: Official seating maps and ticketed seat locations are available through ticketing partners and the arena’s listing pages.

Parking, arrival and local transit options

Parking near the arena is limited on event days. Official and third-party lots sell day passes.

• Buy parking passes early via resale platforms or the arena’s parking portal.
• Ride-share drop-off and pick-up zones operate around the venue.
• Public transit options can reduce walking time and parking hassles.

Pro tip: Arrive early on game days to avoid heavy traffic and long entry lines.

Full women’s March Madness 2026 timeline and host sites

The tournament starts with campus-site rounds and moves to regional centers before the Final Four in Phoenix.

• First Four: March 18–19 — locations TBD
• First Round: March 20–21 — hosted by top 16 seeds
• Second Round: March 22–23 — campus-site hosts
• Sweet 16: March 27–28 — Fort Worth, TX (Dickies Arena) and Sacramento, CA (Golden 1 Center)
• Elite Eight: March 29–30 — Fort Worth, TX and Sacramento, CA
• Final Four: April 3 & 5 — Phoenix, AZ (Mortgage Matchup Center)

Each stage tightens the field as teams advance toward the semifinals in Phoenix.

Bracket release and Selection Sunday details

The full 64-team bracket will be revealed on Selection Sunday, March 15, at 8 p.m. ET. That announcement sets first-round matchups and regional placements.

• Watch the Selection show to see seeds and paths to the Final Four.
• Bracket tracking tools and printable brackets are available immediately after the reveal.

Where future Women’s Final Fours will be played

The NCAA has mapped out host cities for the next several seasons. These sites will stage the sport’s showcase event.

• 2027 — Columbus, OH — Nationwide Arena (April 2 & 4)
• 2028 — Indianapolis, IN — Lucas Oil Stadium (March 31 & April 2)
• 2029 — San Antonio, TX — Alamodome (March 30 & April 1)
• 2030 — Portland, OR — Moda Center (April 5 & 7)
• 2031 — Dallas, TX — American Airlines Center (April 4 & 6)