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NCAA evaluates host cities for men's and women's Final Four tournaments from 2032 through 2036
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The NCAA is soliciting bids from cities to host the men's and women's Final Four college basketball tournaments for the five-year period spanning 2032 through 2036. Fourteen cities are currently under consideration across both tournaments, reflecting a shift toward large domed stadiums and expanded geographic rotation.
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Winning a bid generates significant local economic activity, including hotel bookings and restaurant revenue, while requiring years of advanced planning for infrastructure and security.
Key Facts
- The NCAA is evaluating host cities for men's and women's Final Four tournaments from 2032 through 2036.
- Fourteen total cities are in the mix across both the men's and women's tournaments.
- Indianapolis has hosted the men's national semifinals and championship nine times since 1991.
- New Orleans has welcomed the men's Final Four six times.
- Las Vegas is scheduled to host its first-ever men's Final Four in 2028.
- Columbus's Nationwide Arena is set to host the Women's Final Four in 2027.
- Large domed stadiums will host the Women's Final Four in 2028 and 2029, shifting away from traditional arena-sized venues.
- All seven cities considered for the women's Final Four feature domed stadiums in their metropolitan areas.
- The NCAA is exploring the possibility of men's and women's Final Fours sharing a venue in the same city during some years.
Who's Mentioned
locationNashville“Making history if selected for open slots between 2032 and 2036”locationKansas City“Has 10 all-time hosting credentials”locationPhoenix“Considered for the women's Final Four”locationSan Antonio“Considered for the women's Final Four”locationDetroit“Considered for the women's Final Four”locationColumbus“Nationwide Arena hosts in 2027”locationMinneapolis“Considered for the women's Final Four”locationNew Orleans“Welcomed the event six times”locationLas Vegas“Set to host its first-ever men's Final Four in 2028”locationIndianapolis“Hosted the men's national semifinals and championship nine times since 1991”OrganizationNCAA“Evaluating host cities for the Final Four tournaments”