When will Arizona go from hosting glory to hoisting a championship of its own?
Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Dwayne Aristode (2), Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'orso (3) and Arizona Wildcats guard Jackson Cook (11) react after losing to the Michigan Wolverines during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images PHOENIX — Arizona has become a regular stop for the nation’s biggest sporting events, drawing attention not just from across the country but from around the world. From the Super Bowl to the men’s and women’s Final Fours, the World Series, the NBA Finals and the Phoenix Open, the Valley has hosted championship glory again and again.
Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrates a play in the second half of their Final Four game against Arizona at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 4, 2026. © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images *Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, and exclusive content. SIGN UP HERE to unlock our premium content!
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