NCAA Tourney Town Brackets-NEW FOR WEB

PLAY all day at NCAA Women’s Final Four Tourney Town, plus more!

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The NCAA Women's Final Four is in town this weekend, and downtown Tampa is bouncin'!

You don't need tickets to the games to experience the excitement and fun. In fact, you don't even need a wallet full of cash because there are several FREE events you and your kids can take part in, including Tourney Town!

Tourney Town presented by Capital One

You'll find Tourney Town inside the Tampa Convention Center. It's the epicenter of the family fun planned this weekend with some cool interactive experiences. It's a chance to test your basketball skills, see if you have what it takes to become a team mascot, snag some giveaways, take awesome photos, and so much more!

NCAA Tourney Town Powerade Booth-NEW FOR WEB
Several event sponsors have interactive booths set up, including this awesome one by Powerade. Photo by Laura Byrne.

We got a sneak peek as the finishing touches were added on Thursday morning, and it's awesome! There is something for all ages, whether you want to play, learn more about the history of NCAA Women's basketball, experience a special event, or just be a part of all the action.

Tourney Town details:

Location: Tampa Convention Center, 333. S. Franklin Street, Tampa. Explore parking options here.

Cost: Free to attend. There will be opportunities to buy ice cream, food, and drinks, and there is a Team Store on site along with other swag to purchase. 

Hours:

  • Thurs., April 3: 3 pm-8 pm
  • Fri., April 4: 9 am-5 pm
  • Sat., April 5: 9 am-5 pm
  • Sun., April 6: 9 am-2 pm

Learn more here: NCAA Tourney Town

But this isn't the only way to experience the NCAA Women's Final Four in Tampa this weekend!

Check out the NCAA Women's Final Four Super Saturday schedule:

 

Bounce presented by Buick

Location: Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Check In (required): Saturday, April 5: 9 a.m.
Start Time: 11 a.m.
Hop, skip and jump into Women’s Final Four action with the NCAA Women's Final Four Bounce presented by Buick. Youth ages 18 and under are invited to participate in this unique parade and FREE Women’s Final Four event, joining 3,000 young fans dribbling their way along the Tampa Riverwalk and into Tourney Town presented by Capital One – the official fan festival of the 2025 Women’s Final Four. Participants will receive a FREE basketball and t-shirt while supplies last.

Party on the Plaza presented by Buick at Cotanchobee Park

Location: Cotanchobee Park, 601 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
Time: Saturday, April 5: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Celebrate the Women’s Final Four teams while enjoying this outdoor pre-game event that features food and beverages, merchandise sales, music, games, photo opportunities and more. More Party on the Plaza details.

Super Saturday Practice presented by Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Location: Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa
Time: Saturday, April 5: 1 p.m. (Gates open at Noon)
Watch the final two national championship participating teams during the week's only open practice. The event will feature fan activities and promotions from NCAA Corporate Partners. It's an incredible opportunity to see the teams up close and to be in the venue hosting the National Championship game on Sunday! More Super Saturday Practice details.

Super Saturday Concert presented by AT&T

Location: Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa
Times: Saturday, April 5: 6 – 10:30 p.m.
Part of a full day of free fun, the Super Saturday Concert Presented by AT&T features an opening set by DJ ReRe and a performance by nationally renowned hip-hop artist GloRilla. The event will feature food & drinks for purchase and pre-registration is not required. More Super Saturday Concert details.

 

MORE awesome things to do in downtown Tampa this weekend:

There are several ways to experience all that downtown has to offer, including these events that are on our top picks of things to do with the kids this weekend:

Disney's THE LION KING | Wednesday, April 2-20, various showtimes

Straz Center, Downtown Tampa
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when Tampa’s best-loved musical returns to the Straz Center April 2-20.  Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING. strazcenter.org We got a chance to speak with one of the actors in the production, Danny Grumich who plays Pumbaa!

NEW! Forts Exhibit at Glazer Children's Museum | Now Open

Downtown Tampa
The beloved FORTS exhibit returns to Glazer Children's Museum this weekend in its newly expanded and permanent home on the second floor, just in time for spring break! You'll find it on the second floor where kids can use their imaginations to build an epic fort!

Tampa Bay Sun Football Club Game | Saturday, April 5 at 7 pm

Tampa
Watch the Tampa Bay Sun FC take on the Fort Lauderdale United FC!

Tampa Theatre Family Favorites Series | Sunday, April 6 at 3 pm

Downtown Tampa
The historic Tampa Theatre has been a favorite destination for Bay-area moviegoers of all ages since 1926. This April, the next generation of young film fans will get the chance to see some of their parents’ most beloved childhood blockbusters like The Goonies, Inside Out, Spy Kids and The Emperor’s New Groove back on the big screen, thanks to the Family Favorites classic movie series, presented by TECO, every Sunday afternoon at 3 pm.
APRIL 6 – The Goonies (1985) 40th Anniversary – 1h 54m / PG / Adventure, Comedy