Baton Rouge to Host NCAA Women's Final Four

The road to the NCAA Women's Final Four will go through Louisiana's capital city.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 12:20am

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The NCAA Women's Final Four tournament will be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2026. The city has been selected to host the marquee event in women's college basketball, drawing teams and fans from across the country to the state's capital.

Why it matters

Hosting the NCAA Women's Final Four is a major coup for Baton Rouge and the state of Louisiana, showcasing the city on a national stage and providing an economic boost through increased tourism and media attention.

The details

The NCAA Women's Final Four is one of the premier events in college sports, featuring the four teams that advance the furthest in the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament. Baton Rouge was selected to host the 2026 edition of the event, which will bring thousands of basketball fans to the city to watch the climactic games of the season.

  • The 2026 NCAA Women's Final Four will take place in Baton Rouge.

The players

Baton Rouge

The capital city of Louisiana, which has been selected to host the 2026 NCAA Women's Final Four basketball tournament.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 NCAA Women's Final Four in Baton Rouge are expected to sell out quickly, so fans are encouraged to purchase them as soon as they become available.

The takeaway

Hosting the NCAA Women's Final Four is a major accomplishment for Baton Rouge, showcasing the city's ability to stage high-profile sporting events and providing an economic boost through increased tourism and media exposure.