# 2026 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas - Session 1 (Time Subject to Change) Game 1: Arizona vs Stanford (Women) / Game 2: UNLV vs USC (Women) 2026 — Basketball at T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/2026-hall-of-fame-series-las-vegas-session-1-time-subject-to-change-game-1
- **Dates:** November 2, 2026 (2026-11-02 to 2026-11-02)
- **Host Facility:** T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/t-mobile-arena-las-vegas
- **Organizer:** Ticketmaster Official Live Event (https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7-Pe_)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Sports Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Las Vegas Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $147/night Lodging | $86/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Ticketmaster Official Live Event Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
2026 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas - Session 1 (Time Subject to Change) Game 1: Arizona vs Stanford (Women) / Game 2: UNLV vs USC (Women) (2026) convenes at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV on November 2, 2026 under the direction of Ticketmaster Official Live Event. Focused on sports & arena events (basketball), the program operates in a market where U.S. BLS OEWS prevailing carpenter wages average $34.18/hr, commercial electricity averages 9.8¢/kWh, and nearby lodging includes Bellagio Hotel & Casino.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 2, 2026
- **Host Venue:** T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 89109):** 8.375% combined
- **NV Commercial Power:** 9.8¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Las Vegas, NV convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: November 2, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** T-Mobile Arena Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Las Vegas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bellagio Hotel & Casino | ≈18 min walk (0.71 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel Bellagio | ≈19 min walk (0.72 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Mandalay Bay | ≈20 min walk (0.76 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Orleans Hotel & Casino | ≈4 min rideshare (1.27 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas | ≈6 min rideshare (2.61 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino | ≈12 min rideshare (5.0 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical Drops, Plumbing & Ceiling Truss Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | $265 – $1,450+ per drop | Exclusive Venue Provider | Order 45d Early (Save 35%) |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Drayage (Over Hand-Carry Limit) | Exclusive Building Service | ~$71–$165/CWT (200 lb min) | $0 Hand-Carry (Within Carry-In Rules) | Save 100% on Light Kits |
| 4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Walls & Suite AV | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $1,850 – $6,800 / show (Show Kit) | $450 – $2,100 (Vetted Local Las Vegas AV) | Save 55% – 75% |
| Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & EAC I&D Labor | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $24,000 – $65,000 (Official Kit Turnkey) | $12,500 – $36,000 (Local Vegas EAC Builders) | Save 38% – 50% |
| Hotel-Delivered Tension Backdrops, Rush Print & Collateral | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $400 foamboards + CWT drayage fees | $145 – $1,200 Delivered to Hotel Bell Desk | Save 60% + $0 Drayage |
| Booth Staff, Lead Qualifiers, Hosts & Interpreters | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Flying HQ Staff: ~$2,600/person in T&E | $48 – $85/hr Local W-2 Las Vegas Talent | Save 50% on Travel & Rooms |
| Group Hotel Blocks (9–50+ Rooms) & Private Dining Buyouts | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $429+/nt + Strict 80% Attrition Terms | $199 – $339/nt Off-Block / Loop Adjacent | Save 22% – 35% |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bavette's Steakhouse & Bar | Steak House () | ≈6 min walk (0.22 mi) • 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd Park Mgm, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
| Ocean Prime Las Vegas | Seafood Restaurant () | ≈12 min walk (0.47 mi) • 3716 S Las Vegas Blvd #401, Las Vegas, NV 89158, USA |  |  | No |
| Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈20 min walk (0.78 mi) • Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
| Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina | Steak House () | ≈22 min walk (0.84 mi) • 3960 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA |  |  | No |
| BOA Steakhouse Las Vegas | Restaurant () | ≈4 min drive (1.61 mi) • 3327 S Las Vegas Blvd Unit 2900 Floor 2, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is 2026 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas - Session 1 (Time Subject to Change) Game 1: Arizona vs Stanford (Women) / Game 2: UNLV vs USC (Women) 2026 held?
2026 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas - Session 1 (Time Subject to Change) Game 1: Arizona vs Stanford (Women) / Game 2: UNLV vs USC (Women) 2026 is scheduled for November 2, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, organized by Ticketmaster Official Live Event.
*Source: 2026 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas - Session 1 (Time Subject to Change) Game 1: Arizona vs Stanford (Women) / Game 2: UNLV vs USC (Women) Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Las Vegas, NV?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $34.18/hr for carpenters, $38.42/hr for electricians, and $31.65/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Las Vegas (ZIP 89109) is 8.375%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Las Vegas via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Las Vegas, NV include Chippendales | Official Caesars Ticket + Hotel Packages at Chippendales Theater at Planet Hollywood (2026-01-06), The Wizard of Oz at Sphere | Exclusive Ticket + Hotel Deals at Sphere (2026-02-02), Awakening | Official Wynn-Encore Ticket + Hotel Packages at Awakening Theater at Wynn Las Vegas (2026-04-24). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center ((702) 961-5000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*