DTPHX Know Before You Go
Heading to Downtown Phoenix for the 2026 NCAA Women's Final Four festivities? Here are some helpful resources to keep on hand when planning your visit.
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Getting Around Downtown
Getting around by foot, bike, scooter, or public transit is fun, easy, and convenient—but if you need to commute by car, we’ve got parking too.
Downtown Phoenix will be vibrant and energetic during NCAA Women’s Final Four week, with championship games and free fan events taking place across the urban core. Fans attending events at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix Convention Center, Hance Park, and other nearby venues are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for travel and arrival.
Check out our Downtown Phoenix Map to get where you want to go.
Parking Information
Parking is available throughout Downtown Phoenix, and fans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and reserve parking in advance. Most Downtown parking garages are cashless and accept credit or debit cards only. To find, compare, and reserve parking ahead of time, visit ParkPHX.com, the city's official parking resource. ParkPHX allows users to filter by location, view real-time availability, and pay in advance before arriving Downtown.
Light Rail & Buses
Valley Metro light rail is an easy and efficient way to travel to, from, and around Downtown Phoenix during NCAA Women’s Final Four week. Trains run seven days a week for extended hours, with multiple lines serving the downtown core and connecting to Park-and-Ride locations across the Valley.
As an added bonus, tickets for events at Mortgage Matchup Center (Semi-Final Game, Super Saturday Practice and Championship Game) include a free roundtrip ride on Valley Metro light rail on the day of the event.
E-Scooters
Scooters that are rented through companies like Lime and Spin must be parked in one of the nearly 400 designated parking zones. Locations can be found in the scooter vendor apps.
Scooters and shared bikes are available throughout Downtown Phoenix and can be a convenient way to travel short distances between event venues, parking areas, transit stops, and fan areas during NCAA Women’s Final Four week.
Riders are expected to follow all local traffic laws, and parking or staging should be in designated areas to ensure safe and accessible walkways for all.
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Things to Do
Looking for things to do? We've got options. Whether you're here to explore local art, indulge in culinary delights, catch a game, or simply soak in the unique energy of Arizona’s capital, Downtown Phoenix offers something for every kind of adventurer.
To download a print version of the DTPHX Map, click here.
DTPHX Ambassadors
Downtown’s roving hospitality team is on duty seven days a week, 365 days a year to help you—whether that means walking you to your car, handing out sunscreen, or simply offering directions. DTPHX Ambassadors are on foot or bike in areas of high pedestrian activity. Look for the folks wearing orange shirts with “ASK ME” on the back.
Complimentary Hospitality Services Provided in the Downtown Core
- Walking Escorts
- Car Battery Jumps
- Umbrella Escorts
- Restaurant Information
- Personalized Tours
- Entertainment Info
DTPHX Community Resource Hub
The DTPHX Community Resource Hub is a shared facility that connects community members with essential services from its centralized location near the corner of Central Avenue and Washington Street (CityScape).
It features DTPHX maps, the Downtown Directory, dining guides, walking tours, and other helpful tools designed to help you explore the city with confidence and experience Downtown Phoenix to the fullest.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed on weekends and holidays)
Address: 1 E. Washington St. #130
We're In This Together Resource Guide
Whether you’re witnessing someone in need of services or want to learn about ways you can be a part of a solution, help is near because: We’re In This Together.
The We’re In This Together resource guide aggregates dozens of service providers, non-profit organizations, and crisis hotlines in one easy-to-access location so that no matter where you are on the spectrum—from someone who is experiencing homelessness or facing hardship to those who’d like to make a positive contribution to a worthy cause—help is a just couple of smartphone clicks or a call away.
View We're In This Together Resource Guide
Guides to DTPHX
There's always something to do in Downtown Phoenix. Check out the guides linked below to explore some top picks from Downtown's dining scene, arts & culture, family-friendly activities, and local women-owned businesses to support.