The bracket is set and the teams are Phoenix-bound, but for fans looking to catch the Women’s Final Four in person, the real madness is just beginning. And, quite naturally, Phoenix, being the center stage of this star-studded event, will see a lot of incoming basketball enthusiasts in the coming days.

For fans heading to Phoenix for the Women’s Final Four, the battle for hotel rooms and dinner reservations might be tougher than the games on the court. Here’s all you need to know.

Accommodation Prices and Hotels in Phoenix for the 2026 Women’s Final Four

With top teams from across the nation competing in this Women’s Final Four in Phoenix, the demand for bookings on Booking.com has surged. Courtesy of the tournament, searches around Phoenix have increased by more than 31.95% for the Final Four games and over 40% for the March Madness finals. This reflects the mammoth crowds these games will draw to the city, leading to severe pressure on accommodation.

For fans, the good news is that Phoenix offers plenty of options, depending on their budget. The prices for a one-day stay in Phoenix range from $50 to $700/night. Hotels close to the Mortgage Matchup Center charge higher prices than those a mile or two away from the arena. Here are a few options for hotels that are available to the fans traveling for the Final Four games:

• Knights in Phoenix (2.54 miles from the arena)- $50/ night
• Hampton Inn Phoenix (2.51 miles from the arena)- $279/night
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (2.07 miles from the arena)- $309/night
• Cambria Hotel Downtown (0.99 miles)- $422/night
• Hotel Sun Carlos (0.32 miles)- $283/night
• Hyatt Place (0.30 miles)- $465/night
• Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape (0.09 miles)- $701/night

Ticket Prices in Phoenix for the 2026 Women’s Final Four

If you’re looking to watch the game live from the Mortgage Matchup Center, you’re possibly running very low on time. A large section of the courtside tickets for the games has already been sold out. But there’s still ample room for the fans to watch the top teams in action, as several upper and mid-tier seats are still available in Phoenix.

For the upper-tier seats, fans will have to pay around $250-$300, while the front-tier seats currently available at the arena will cost five times as much at $1200-1500. In the overall context, the lowest-priced Final Four tickets were $212 while the supermax went for around $5009, with the average being $644. The highest ticket price for the Final Four game is even higher than the $4980 for the Championship game.

But the average price tends to be higher for the Championship game ($776), which will also take place in Phoenix. Fans can access these tickets via Ticketmaster on the NCAA’s official website. Other websites for secondary-market tickets include SeatGeek and TickPick, though ticket prices can also vary from the official websites.

All in all, a combined plan including the Final Four and the Championship game will cost around $2840 for a group of two.

Meals and Food Options for the Women’s Final Four in Phoenix

The Mortgage Matchup center will have plenty of food options for the fans to choose from while enjoying a tightrope back-and-forth Final Four game. Before the proceedings of these final three games of Women’s March Madness, the management committee around the arena has added several new dishes for fans to reflect Arizona culture.

“We want to have a little bit of that Arizona flair using local ingredients but also showing some items that were a little bit over the top that would make it special for this event, because we really want to show out and have things that are memorable for people as they as they leave,” Otis Huemmer, chef from the culinary team, said.

Slam Dunk doughnuts, Machete Quesadilla Taco, Heinz Sonoran fries, and the Swicy Smash Burger, with exquisite options for different sauces, will be some of the go-tos for fans in the arena. The prices for these exquisite new dishes aren’t yet available to the public. Besides these, the Mortgage Matchup Center also has several options, including community bars. Here are a few of them:

• Suite Community Bar
• 623 Grill
• Desert Brews
• Wetzel Pretzels
• Grey Goose Bar
• Pavilion Bar
• Desert Drifts
• Spinatos
• Fry’s Grab and Go
• Honitos Tequila Taco Bar

Besides the food options at the arena, fans will also have ample luxurious options to choose from in Phoenix, the main city. Pizzeria Bianco, Majerle’s Sports Grill, and Mesa Grill Sedona are notable places the fans shouldn’t miss if they’re planning a longer trip, including the Final Four and the Championship game.

Events Beyond the Hardwood in Phoenix

Furthermore, fans can experience several major street carnivals held outside the Phoenix Convention Center in Canyon. The event is transcending basketball and becoming a kind of festival for the fans attending. Events include a free block party where fans can gather and watch the live action with their fan bases with free drinks and food outside the Tourney House.

It will be held over the four days of the event, with watch parties on game days. It gives fans who don’t have tickets a similar vibe at an affordable price. A major music concert featuring Kehlani and DJ Gavin will also take center stage on Saturday, April 4, at Hance Park, offering traveling fans much more than just basketball.

The first Final Four game of the tournament between UConn and South Carolina will tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET, while the second game between UCLA and Texas will start at 9:30 p.m. ET. With the games set to start in a few hours, which games are you most excited to watch live from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix? Do let us know in the comments.