After this past year’s debacle at the Women’s Final Four when the NCAA was exposed for not giving equal treatment to the women’s tournament, the NCAA is now discussing whether or not to have the men’s and women’s tournaments played in the same city. If this were to happen, it would not take place until the 2027 season.

“We are committed to continuing discussion about the concept of conducting both the Women’s and Men’s Final Fours in the same city in the next bid cycle for each of these premier NCAA Championships,” said Nina King, chair of the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee and director of athletics at Duke according to NCAA.org. “Finding ways to address the gender equity issues that have come to exist through the years between the Division I Women’s and Men’s Basketball Championships is a priority, and we are dedicated to making impactful changes.”

The NCAA was called out during this past year’s tournament for lack of decent facilities and decent food given to the women’s teams compared to the men’s teams. As the talks continue, the main sticking point seems to be not wanting to let down host cities that have already committed to hosting the tournament.