NCAA Final Four hotel rooms near the arena.

The NCAA Final Four turns the host city into a basketball festival: alumni reunions, marching bands, concerts and wall-to-wall fans. The Stadium Hotels and 14SB highlight hotel areas that keep you close to the arena and the heart of the action.

NCAA Final Four Alumni & families Fan festivals & concerts
NCAA Final Four basketball arena with fans and lights

Travel tip

Book close to both arena & downtown.

Most Final Four weekends run late with concerts and events.

Event overview

How the NCAA Final Four takes over the host city

The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Four weekends bring together four fan bases, alumni from across the country and a full calendar of events: semifinals, the championship game, practices open to the public and fan festivals.

Most host cities concentrate the experience into a few key zones:

  • The main arena where both semifinal games and the championship are played.
  • Fan festivals and concerts, often in convention centers or central parks.
  • Downtown districts with bars, restaurants and alumni meetups.

The Stadium Hotels and 14SB team focus on hotel areas that connect those dots — so you can walk or take short rides between games, fan events and late-night celebrations without worrying about long commutes.

City experience

What to do on Final Four weekend & how to get around

Final Four weekends are busy from morning to night: practices, fan fests, alumni events and games. A smart hotel base helps you move easily between the arena, downtown and any official events you want to attend.

Things to do between games

  • Attend open practices or fan events inside the arena or nearby venues.
  • Visit fan festivals with interactive games, giveaways and live music.
  • Explore the host city’s riverwalks, historic districts or arts districts.
  • Meet friends and alumni at local sports bars and restaurants.

Getting around the host city

  • Use light rail, streetcars or shuttles when available on game days.
  • Allow extra time before tip-off for security checks and fan traffic.
  • Choose hotels within walking distance or a short ride to the arena.
  • Ask our team which neighborhoods work best for that year’s layout.

When you contact us, share how many people are in your group and whether you prefer to be closest to the arena, fan events or nightlife — we’ll match you with Final Four hotel options that fit.

Hotel options

NCAA Final Four hotel availability spreadsheet

The live spreadsheet below is maintained by 14SB and lists NCAA Final Four hotel options, notes and categories. Use it as a starting point and then contact us, so we can confirm rates and highlight the areas that make the most sense for your plans.

For updated Final Four blocks, group allocations and last-minute openings, email us at info@thestadiumhotels.com.

Featured stays

Sample NCAA Final Four hotel areas & profiles

Every Final Four host city is different, but the hotel patterns repeat: arena-adjacent rooms, walkable downtown cores and quieter districts a little farther out. Below are typical profiles of hotel zones we often recommend. When you reach out, we’ll adapt them to the next host city.

Arena & stadium district

  • Hotels closest to the Final Four arena or stadium complex.
  • Great for fans who want minimal travel time on game days.
  • Often limited inventory that sells out quickly.
  • Perfect for early tailgates and late finishes after the championship game.

Downtown & entertainment areas

  • Properties near restaurants, bars and live-music or festival zones.
  • Ideal for alumni groups planning meetups and celebrations.
  • Easy rides or public transport to the arena on game days.
  • Wide mix of brands and price ranges for different budgets.

Convention center & corporate-friendly hotels

  • Hotels with meeting rooms and hospitality spaces for sponsor groups.
  • Good for corporate clients, media crews and larger alumni organizations.
  • Often located between the arena and key downtown areas.
  • Can be combined with additional hotels for bigger programs.

Quiet districts & family stays

  • Residential-style neighborhoods with calmer evenings.
  • Hotels with suites, extra beds or kitchenettes for families.
  • Parks, cafés and local shops within walking distance.
  • Short drives or rideshare trips to the arena and downtown events.

Share how many rooms you need, which school you’re supporting and your budget range — we’ll send a shortlist of NCAA Final Four hotels that match your plans.

Talk to our Final Four hotel team

Whether you’re traveling as alumni, with family or hosting clients, our 14SB specialists can help you choose NCAA Final Four hotel options that keep your group close to the arena and the city’s best spots.

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