Photos: Thousands flock to Arizona Final Four watch parties in Tucson
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Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
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Thousands of eager Arizona fans flocked to Main Gate Square and McKale Center to watch the Wildcats take on the Wolverines in a Final Four matchup on Saturday night.
No. 1 Arizona suffered a 73-91 loss to No. 1 Michigan in their semifinal NCAA match at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
A disappointed Arizona fan hangs his head back as the Wildcats trail by 16 points in the first half at the McKale Center Final Four watch party in Alkeme Arena, April 4, 2026.
Fans wince after a bad Arizona play in the second half against Michigan at the Gentle Bens Final Four watch party, April 4, 2026.
Fans wince after Arizona misses a free throw in the first half against Michigan at the McKale Center Final Four watch party in Alkeme Arena, April 4, 2026.
An unimpressed Arizona fan opts to play mobile games during the McKale Center Final Four watch party in Alkeme Arena, April 4, 2026.
Arizona fans get hyped as the Wildcats take the court against Michigan at the McKale Center Final Four watch party in Alkeme Arena, April 4, 2026.
A pair of disappointed Arizona fans watch the final minutes against Michigan at the Gentle Bens Final Four watch party, April 4, 2026.
A group of Arizona fans try to spread some magic as the Wildcats take their free-throws against Michigan, McKale Center watch party, April 4, 2026.
An unamused fan watches the big screen during the McKale Center Final Four watch party in Alkeme Arena, April 4, 2026.
Arizona Pomline gets the McKale Center watch party crowd excited before tip off against Michigan, April 4, 2026.
Arizona fans leave the University Avenue watch parties early as Michigan lead continues to grow in the second half, April 4, 2026.
Arizona fans attending the McKale Center Final Four watch party in Alkeme Arena get hype after a successful play against Michigan in the first half, April 4, 2026.
Fans attending the McKale Center Final Four watch party in Alkeme Arena look away after another unsuccessful Arizona shot in the first half, April 4, 2026.
Arizona fans attending the McKale Center Final Four watch party in Alkeme Arena get hype after a successful play against Michigan in the first half, April 4, 2026.
A line to enter McKale Center wraps into the Cherry Avenue parking garage before tip off against Michigan, April 4, 2026.
Arizona fans attending the McKale Center Final Four watch party in Alkeme Arena get hype after a successful play against Michigan in the first half, April 4, 2026.
An upset fans lays down on the pavement following Arizona’s Final Four loss to Michigan, University Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., April 4, 2026.
Arizona fans attending the McKale Center Final Four watch party in Alkeme Arena get hype after a successful play against Michigan in the first half, April 4, 2026.
A line to enter McKale Center wraps into the Cherry Avenue parking garage before tip off against Michigan, April 4, 2026.
Attendees of the McKale Center Final Four watch party fans buy food and merchandise before tip off against Michigan, April 4, 2026.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
