The official logo for the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four logo was unveiled Monday, featuring iconic elements and vibrant colors that represent Phoenix and the state of Arizona.
Phoenix will host the Women’s Final Four for the first time, with Arizona State University serving as the host institution for the 2026 event at Footprint Center. The competition will tip off with two national semifinal games on Friday, April 3, followed by the national championship game on Sunday, April 5. All games will be broadcast as part of an ESPN MegaCast, airing on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU. Additionally, the Women’s Final Four is expected to be distributed to over 200 countries globally.
“Phoenix has consistently demonstrated its excellence as a host for numerous NCAA championship events. The Division I Women’s Basketball Committee, along with the women’s basketball community and stakeholders, are excited to bring the Women’s Final Four to the Valley of the Sun for the first time,” stated Lynn Holzman, NCAA vice president of women’s basketball. “We are deeply grateful to the Phoenix Local Organizing Committee and Arizona State University for their commitment to women’s basketball and for supporting this next chapter of the Women’s Final Four.”
Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun previously hosted the NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2017 and 2024, with those games played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
“In April 2026, the eyes of the world will be on Arizona as we provide a spectacular stage for the Women’s Final Four,” Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs said. “I wish to thank the NCAA for entrusting Arizona with the Women’s Final Four. Our community is united behind this event, and I’m confident the Valley will embrace it. When it comes to major sporting events, nobody does it better than Arizona.”
“We’re already feeling the buzzing excitement about the 2026 Women’s Final Four,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said. “We’re thrilled to add the Women’s Final Four to our growing resume of flawlessly hosted championship sporting events, and the City stands ready to provide our trademark Southwestern hospitality to the NCAA and its student-athletes, alumni, and fans.”
Designed by Section 127 in Indianapolis, the 2026 Women’s Final Four logo includes numerous area landmarks and tributes in the logo design. The logo’s yellow, red and turquoise color palette and interior patterning are inspired by the Native American culture and art of the Southwest. The natural beauty of Arizona is portrayed through mountains and a radiant sky that includes a Southwest-stylized sun with a basketball. Championship brackets tie in the path to the national championship to be decided in April 2026.
“We are honored to showcase this logo as we strive to deliver an unforgettable experience for everyone involved in the 2026 Women’s Final Four,” said Jay Parry, CEO of the Phoenix Local Organizing Committee. “Arizona has long been a basketball mecca and a passionate supporter of women’s sports. The PLOC will work with the NCAA to provide the participating student-athletes memories that will last a lifetime.”
More information regarding ticket packages for the 2026 Women’s Final Four will be provided after the conclusion of the 2025 Women’s Final Four in Tampa, Florida, to be held April 4 and 6. For the latest on the Women’s Final Four, visit ncaa.com/womensfinalfour or to sign up for ticket information here.
