Columbus officially launched its countdown to the 2027 NCAA Women’s Final Four Thursday with the unveiling of the event’s logo at Nationwide Arena. The Columbus Local Organizing Committee, in partnership with the NCAA, held a news conference to formally kick off preparations for the championship, which will be held April 2-4, 2027. Linda Logan, CEO and president of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, said the logo unveiling marks the beginning of a buildup that extends well beyond the games themselves. Read more at thelantern.com thelantern.com/2026/01/ncaa-unveils-logo-as-columbus-prepares-for-2027-womens-final-four 📸 : Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor ✍️ : Jack Diwik | Managing Editor sports Canva made by: Shadan Elawad | Social Media freelancer