INDIANAPOLIS - The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee on Monday voted to change to a larger venue for the 2028 Women’s Final Four, moving the event to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
“Moving the 2028 Women’s Final Four to Lucas Oil Stadium will allow for more access for our fans, and it represents the continued growth of the sport,” said Amanda Braun, director of athletics at Milwaukee and chair of the committee. “With the interest we have seen, holding the Women’s Final Four in a larger venue in Indianapolis is a natural next step.”
The Women’s Final Four continues to sell out, and the public demand for tickets has steadily increased. With the move from Gainbridge Fieldhouse to Lucas Oil Stadium, the event will gain approximately 13,000 seats.
“We are thrilled to see the Women’s Final Four return to an active NFL stadium for the first time in over two decades when it takes the floor in Indianapolis in 2028,” said Patrick Talty, president of the Indiana Sports Corp. “This stage not only elevates the experience for student-athletes, coaches and fans but also reflects the remarkable growth and momentum of women’s basketball. Indianapolis continues to innovate with events like the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials inside Lucas Oil Stadium, and hosting this championship further cements our vision to make Indiana the women’s sports capital of the world.”
The 2028 Women’s Final Four weekend in Indianapolis will also include the Division II and III championship games. This will be the third time that the site of the Women's Final Four will host the joint championships, having done so previously in Indianapolis in 2016 and Dallas in 2023. Indiana Sports Corp will manage the Indiana Host Committee in partnership with NCAA Host Institutions - Horizon League and IU Indy.