TCU, Fort Worth, Selected as NCAA Host in 2026
10/14/2020 4:54:00 PM | General, Women's Basketball
FORT WORTH – The NCAA announced Wednesday that Fort Worth and TCU have been selected by the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee as host for the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship Regional Rounds at Dickies Arena on March 27-30, 2026.
Fort Worth was also awarded four years of the NCAA National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Championships in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. This will position Fort Worth as host for NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships for eight straight years.
As previously announced, Dickies Arena will host the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball First and Second Rounds.
"This is an incredibly exciting and historic day for Fort Worth," said Jeremiah Donati, TCU's director of intercollegiate athletics. "Being able to attract marquee events like the NCAA Women's Basketball Regional to our city is a great example of the partnership between TCU, Fort Worth and Dickies Arena. We are honored to serve as the host institution. With great pride, we look forward to welcoming universities and their fans from across the country to Fort Worth and sharing with them how much our city and community have to offer in addition to enjoying championship level basketball in a new world-class venue."
Fort Worth was awarded the title of host after a highly competitive bidding process against destinations across the nation, led by the Fort Worth Sports Commission. Combined, the events are expected to drive more than $14.7 million in economic impact, bringing in more than 114,000 visitors and 17,700 room nights to Fort Worth.
"We can't wait to welcome back student-athletes, coaches, fans and families who will travel to Fort Worth and experience our world-class city," said Jason Sands, director of the Fort Worth Sports Commission. "Sporting events like these create a significant economic impact to our city by bringing business to our restaurants, hotels, shops and attractions."
"Dickies Arena is looking forward to extending our partnership with the NCAA and welcoming them to Fort Worth in the coming years," said Matt Homan, president and general manager of Dickies Arena. "We can't wait to create an exciting atmosphere for the student-athletes during the championships and to showcase our city and provide a world-class championship experience for the players, coaches and fans during these marquee events."
ABOUT THE FORT WORTH SPORTS COMMISSION
The Fort Worth Sports Commission advances the city as an international sports destination. A division of Visit Fort Worth, the Sports Commission attracts youth, collegiate and professional events that deliver economic impact and boost Fort Worth's image. The Commission supports development of and access to facilities that enhance the quality of life for all Fort Worth. For more information, visit www.FortWorth.com/Sports.
ABOUT DICKIES ARENA
Dickies Arena is a 14,000-seat, spectacular multipurpose venue located adjacent to the Will Rogers Memorial Center campus in Fort Worth, Texas. The facility is the result of a pioneering public-private partnership between the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, the State of Texas and a group of private-sector participants, including foundations, individuals and organizations. The arena is owned by the City of Fort Worth and managed by the not-for-profit operating entity, Trail Drive Management Corp. (TDMC). The state-of-the-art arena hosts concerts, sporting events and family entertainment, and is home to Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo performances. For more information, visit www.DickiesArena.com.
Fort Worth was also awarded four years of the NCAA National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Championships in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. This will position Fort Worth as host for NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships for eight straight years.
As previously announced, Dickies Arena will host the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball First and Second Rounds.
"This is an incredibly exciting and historic day for Fort Worth," said Jeremiah Donati, TCU's director of intercollegiate athletics. "Being able to attract marquee events like the NCAA Women's Basketball Regional to our city is a great example of the partnership between TCU, Fort Worth and Dickies Arena. We are honored to serve as the host institution. With great pride, we look forward to welcoming universities and their fans from across the country to Fort Worth and sharing with them how much our city and community have to offer in addition to enjoying championship level basketball in a new world-class venue."
Fort Worth was awarded the title of host after a highly competitive bidding process against destinations across the nation, led by the Fort Worth Sports Commission. Combined, the events are expected to drive more than $14.7 million in economic impact, bringing in more than 114,000 visitors and 17,700 room nights to Fort Worth.
"We can't wait to welcome back student-athletes, coaches, fans and families who will travel to Fort Worth and experience our world-class city," said Jason Sands, director of the Fort Worth Sports Commission. "Sporting events like these create a significant economic impact to our city by bringing business to our restaurants, hotels, shops and attractions."
"Dickies Arena is looking forward to extending our partnership with the NCAA and welcoming them to Fort Worth in the coming years," said Matt Homan, president and general manager of Dickies Arena. "We can't wait to create an exciting atmosphere for the student-athletes during the championships and to showcase our city and provide a world-class championship experience for the players, coaches and fans during these marquee events."
ABOUT THE FORT WORTH SPORTS COMMISSION
The Fort Worth Sports Commission advances the city as an international sports destination. A division of Visit Fort Worth, the Sports Commission attracts youth, collegiate and professional events that deliver economic impact and boost Fort Worth's image. The Commission supports development of and access to facilities that enhance the quality of life for all Fort Worth. For more information, visit www.FortWorth.com/Sports.
ABOUT DICKIES ARENA
Dickies Arena is a 14,000-seat, spectacular multipurpose venue located adjacent to the Will Rogers Memorial Center campus in Fort Worth, Texas. The facility is the result of a pioneering public-private partnership between the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, the State of Texas and a group of private-sector participants, including foundations, individuals and organizations. The arena is owned by the City of Fort Worth and managed by the not-for-profit operating entity, Trail Drive Management Corp. (TDMC). The state-of-the-art arena hosts concerts, sporting events and family entertainment, and is home to Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo performances. For more information, visit www.DickiesArena.com.
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