The best of the best are all that’s left.
As expected, after four, grueling rounds of hoops, the four, sure-thing No. 1 seeds have prevailed and advanced to the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four at Phoenix’s Mortgage Matchup Center.
Now comes the test to see who has what it takes to come out on top in the Valley of the Sun.
Final Four games get underway on Friday, April 3 at the Suns’ home.
Up first is Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong’s UConn vs. Joyce Edwards’ South Carolina in a rematch of the 2025 National Championship. As fans may recall, the Huskies routed the Gamecocks last April and won handily by a score of 82-59. While UConn is listed as a 6.5-point favorite by oddsmakers for this year, keep an eye out for SC. They’re hungry.
After that high-stakes showdown, Madison Booker’s Texas takes on Taina Mair’s UCLA at 9:30 p.m. Both clubs are making repeat appearances in the Final Four; last year, they were bested by…you guessed it….UConn and South Carolina.
Once the dust has settled on those contests, the two victors will meet in the National Championship on Sunday, April 5 at the Mortgage Matchup Center.
If you’d like to be there to witness all the action live from the stands, last-minute tickets are available.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for an all-sessions pass — that grants you access to both Final Four games and the National Championship — was $507 including fees on StubHub.
For those hoping to just attend the two Final Four games on Friday, seats start at $278 including fees.
Still need a few more details before smashing that buy button?
We’re here to help, hoops heads.
Our team has everything you need to know and more about the 2026 NCAA Women’s March Madness Final Four and National Championship in Phoenix below.
NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four tickets 2025
A complete breakdown of all upcoming Final Four games, dates, teams and ticket prices — can be found here:
| Final Four dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| All Sessions Friday, April 3 Sunday, April 5 | $507 (including fees) |
| Final Four No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 1 UConn No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 1 Texas Friday, April 3 | $278 (including fees) |
| National Championship TBD Sunday, April 5 | $269 (including fees) |
How to watch March Madness on TV
If you’re hoping to scream at the TV from the comfort of your own home, bar, office or wherever you consume college hoops, we’re happy to report that that should be a cinch this year.
All three games will air on ESPN and ABC, which are available with a free trial of DIRECTV’s choice plan.
As always, be sure to check your local listings ahead of time to find the game you’re looking for ahead of time.
NCAA Women’s College Basketball data
According to StubHub, women’s college basketball fandom is growing rapidly. They broke it down for us.
Expanding Fanbase: UConn women’s games are seeing significantly higher first-time buyer rates than the UConn men’s team, with some sessions nearing 30% new buyers, showing that new fans are not just watching, they are showing up live.
Sustained Momentum: Women’s team demand has grown 15x since 2023, while maintaining consistently high first-time buyer rates, proof that interest is compounding, not peaking.
Distinct Audiences: Men’s and women’s tournaments are building distinct audiences. Buyer overlap between the two is virtually zero, signaling that women’s sports is not borrowing fans, it’s creating its own audience.
Taken together, StubHub’s data shows how a top women’s program like UConn can convert attention into real-world attendance, while also building a distinct and growing audience.
To support growing fan interest in women’s sports year-round, StubHub recently launched HerSportsHub — the first dedicated women’s sports ticket destination in the resale industry, giving fans a single destination to find women’s sports experiences.
Huge 2026 concerts
Love March Madness…and live music?
If that sounds like you, here are just five can’t-miss acts that may be coming to a venue near you in the next few months.
• Olivia Dean
• Doja Cat
• Kali Uchis with Mariah The Scientist
• Ariana Grande
• Florence and the Machine
Who else is on the road? Check out our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show that makes the most sense for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.