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Women's NCAA Tournament Final Four Moving to Lucas Oil Stadium in 2028
The move to Lucas Oil Stadium adds about 13,000 seats, reflecting growing fan interest and the NCAA's effort to expand access to the Women's Final Four.
- The NCAA announced on Sep 30, 2025 that the 2028 Women's Final Four will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, moving from Gainbridge Fieldhouse after the committee voted Monday.
- Shifting to Lucas Oil Stadium will add approximately 13,000 seats, using about half of the Colts' 70,000 capacity, NCAA said.
- Citing sellout crowds and growth, the committee said 85% of athletic directors, conference officials and coaches support keeping the early-round format, with Amanda Braun adding, `We reviewed alternatives… and the data supports keeping our current model.`
- The 2028 weekend will also include the Division II and III championships, and Patrick Talty said, `We are thrilled to see the Women's Final Four return to an active NFL stadium for the first time in over two decades.`
- The committee also voted to continue the preliminary-round format through 2031, with the First Four and first and second rounds at 16 nonpredetermined campus sites; the past three tournaments recorded the highest attendance.
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NCAA moving '28 Women's Final Four to Colts' stadium
The 2028 Women's Final Four shifted from Gainbridge Fieldhouse to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, allowing for a larger crowd as the sport surges in popularity.
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NCAA Moving 2028 Women’s Final Four to Lucas Oil Stadium
Jason Clark INDIANAPOLIS–The 2028 Women’s Basketball Final Four will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The NCAA’s Division I women’s basketball committee says moving the Final Four from Gainbridge Fieldhouse to Lucas Oil is being done to accommodate the growing fan interest. The change will add about 13,000 seats, allowing for more access for fans and reflecting the sport’s continued growth. The Division II and III championships will…
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