# Dallas Duel: Minnesota v SMU 2026 — Basketball at Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center (Frisco, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/dallas-duel-minnesota-v-smu-frisco-2026
- **Dates:** December 12, 2026 (2026-12-12 to 2026-12-12)
- **Host Facility:** Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center (Frisco, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/embassy-suites-by-hilton-dallas-frisco-hotel-convention-center-frisco
- **Organizer:** PROMOTED BY VENUE (https://www.ticketmaster.com/dallas-duel-minnesota-v-smu-frisco-texas-12-12-2026/event/0C00653E80833693)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Sports Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Frisco Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $133/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** PROMOTED BY VENUE Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Dallas Duel (2026) guides sector Sports delegations inside Embassy Suites on 7600 (Frisco, TX) for DEC 12. Guided by PROMOTED VENUE, industry executives structure installations and pavilions while reaching via DFW to reserve Omni blocks, Perry dinners, Nest briefings, and turnkey Baylor planning. PROMOTED VENUE hosts turnkey pavilions for Dallas Duel (2026) at Embassy Suites.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** December 12, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center (Frisco, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 75034):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/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 Frisco, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: December 12, 2026 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Embassy Suites by Hilton (Frisco) Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): 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 (Frisco)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center | ≈1 min walk (0.0 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Drury Inn & Suites Dallas Frisco | ≈7 min walk (0.27 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Sandman Signature Plano-Frisco Hotel | ≈17 min walk (0.64 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| HALL Park Hotel, Autograph Collection | ≈20 min walk (0.75 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star | ≈24 min walk (0.9 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa | ≈4 min rideshare (1.48 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, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Embassy Suites by Hilton (Frisco) authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Frisco EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille | Steak House () | ≈3 min walk (0.11 mi) • 2440 Parkwood Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034, USA |  |  | No |
| Dee Lincoln Prime | Steak House () | ≈22 min walk (0.84 mi) • 6670 Winning Dr #400, Frisco, TX 75034, USA |  |  | No |
| III Forks Prime Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈4 min drive (1.48 mi) • 1303 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034, USA |  |  | No |
| The Capital Grille | Fine Dining Restaurant () | ≈4 min drive (1.49 mi) • 7300 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, TX 75024, USA |  |  | No |
| Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈4 min drive (1.53 mi) • 5905 Legacy Dr Suite A120, Plano, TX 75024, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Dallas Duel: Minnesota v SMU 2026 held?
Dallas Duel: Minnesota v SMU 2026 is scheduled for December 12, 2026 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center in Frisco, TX, organized by PROMOTED BY VENUE.
*Source: Dallas Duel: Minnesota v SMU Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Frisco, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Frisco (ZIP 75034) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Frisco via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Frisco, TX include 2026 Dallas Stars Hall Of Fame Induction Gala at Comerica Center (2026-12-10), Texas Legends vs. Birmingham Squadron at Comerica Center (2026-12-11), Dallas Duel: Minnesota v SMU at Comerica Center (2026-12-12). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco ((214) 407-5000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*