2026 Women's Final Four court in Phoenix revealed

The hardwood for the upcoming tournament radiates a desert-themed color gradient.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 1:49am

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The NCAA has unveiled the court design for the 2026 Women's Final Four tournament, which will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. The court features a desert-inspired color scheme with a gradient of red, orange, yellow, and blue across the 94-foot hardwood. The center logo is surrounded by a mountain landscape at sunset, and the sidelines and endlines continue the gradient style, similar to the Phoenix Suns' 'The Valley' city edition court.

Why it matters

The Women's Final Four is one of the premier events in women's college basketball, and the court design is an important part of the overall event experience. The desert-themed court is meant to capture the spirit of the host city of Phoenix and provide a visually striking backdrop for the tournament's climactic games.

The details

The center logo of '2026 Women's Final Four: Phoenix' is surrounded by a mountain landscape at sunset, and the greater mid-court area flowers off into a tan sun, with triple triangle-shaped rays. The sidelines are painted with an orange-yellow gradient, and the endlines under each basket are an extension of this gradient style, not unlike the Suns' 'The Valley' city edition court. Each paint area inside the free-throw line is shaded with a dark blue.

  • The Women's Final Four will take place on April 3 and April 5, 2026.

The players

Arizona State women's basketball team

The Arizona State women's basketball team earned an at-large bid into the 2026 NCAA Tournament after posting a 24-10 record and having two wins in the Big 12 Tournament. The Sun Devils, who are led by first-year head coach Molly Miller, will play Virginia in a First Four game on Thursday in Iowa City.

UConn

UConn is a No. 1 seed in their respective region for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

UCLA

UCLA is a No. 1 seed in their respective region for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

South Carolina

South Carolina is a No. 1 seed in their respective region for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Texas

Texas is a No. 1 seed in their respective region for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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What’s next

The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament will begin with the First Four games on Thursday, March 26, 2026, leading up to the Women's Final Four on April 3 and the national championship game on April 5 in Phoenix.

The takeaway

The desert-themed court design for the 2026 Women's Final Four in Phoenix is a visually striking and thematically appropriate choice, capturing the spirit of the host city and providing a memorable backdrop for the tournament's climactic games.