Columbus, Ohio has been named a finalist for either the 2025 or 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four. If it were to be selected, all the magic would take place at Nationwide Arena.
This is a huge development for Columbus. After hosting the finale at Nationwide in 2018, there must have been quite a bit of positive feedback for the city to have its name on the list once again so quickly.
If the Arch City is granted the 2025 spot, the women’s final would be in Ohio for two straight years, having already been given to Cleveland in 2024.
The other three finalists include Tampa, Phoenix, and Portland. Tampa has an extensive history of hosting the event — having landed it in 2008, 2015, and 2019.
ICYMI: Columbus, Ohio is one of four cities that have been named finalists to host the NCAA Women’s Final Four in 2025 or 2026. The others are Tampa, Phoenix and Portland. pic.twitter.com/Gk7M7RJM05
— Lori Schmidt (@LoriSchmidt) January 28, 2020
While nothing is for certain, it would be pretty neat to have the Final Four back in Columbus.