The tournament was hosted by
Université Laval at the school's Amphithéâtre Desjardins, located within the
Pavillon de l'éducation physique et des sports (PEPS) complex. This marked a record-setting fifth time that Laval has hosted the women's national championship, following previous tournaments in 1987, 1991, 1996, and
2015. The Amphithéâtre Desjardins serves as the primary home for the
Laval Rouge et Or basketball and volleyball programs. For the 2026 Final 8, the venue featured a seating capacity of approximately 3,000, utilizing 1,884 permanent seats and 1,208 removable courtside bleachers to create an "amphitheater" atmosphere. ==Participating teams==