# Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 2026 — Hockey at American Airlines Center Victory Park Arena (Dallas, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/dallas-stars-vs-columbus-blue-jackets-dallas-2026
- **Dates:** October 31, 2026 (2026-10-31 to 2026-10-31)
- **Host Facility:** American Airlines Center Victory Park Arena (Dallas, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/american-airlines-center-dallas-keynote
- **Organizer:** NHL REGULAR SEASON (https://www.ticketmaster.com/dallas-stars-vs-columbus-blue-jackets-dallas-texas-10-31-2026/event/0C0064EDD8F9A0B2)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Sports Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Dallas Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** NHL REGULAR SEASON Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Dallas Stars (2026) centers operational Sports engineers held within American Airlines on 2500 (Dallas, TX) for OCT 31. Guided by NHL REGULAR, commercial leaders map pavilions and booths while approaching via DFW to combine Embassy blocks, Ocean banquets, Deep briefings, and responsive Baylor continuity. NHL REGULAR anchors responsive booths for Dallas Stars (2026) at American Airlines.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** October 31, 2026
- **Host Venue:** American Airlines Center Victory Park Arena (Dallas, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 75202):** 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 Dallas, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: October 31, 2026 at American Airlines Center Victory Park Arena.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** American Airlines Center 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 (Dallas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hyatt Regency Dallas | ≈27 min walk (1.05 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Dallas Hotel | ≈29 min walk (1.11 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Anatole | ≈4 min rideshare (1.28 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | ≈4 min rideshare (1.49 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Renaissance Dallas Hotel | ≈4 min rideshare (1.57 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Westin Galleria Dallas | ≈23 min rideshare (9.66 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 American Airlines Center 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 Dallas EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ocean Prime | Seafood Restaurant () | ≈9 min walk (0.35 mi) • 2101 Cedar Springs Rd #150, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Perry's Steakhouse & Grille | Steak House () | ≈13 min walk (0.51 mi) • 2100 Olive St Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Tango Room | Steak House () | ≈17 min walk (0.67 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
| Dakota's Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈17 min walk (0.67 mi) • 600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈17 min walk (0.67 mi) • 702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 2026 held?
Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 2026 is scheduled for October 31, 2026 at American Airlines Center Victory Park Arena in Dallas, TX, organized by NHL REGULAR SEASON.
*Source: Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Dallas, 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 Dallas (ZIP 75202) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Dallas via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Dallas, TX include Playlunch, Buckets at Three Links Deep Ellum (2026-10-31), Edgar Alejandro at The Cambridge Room at House Of Blues (2026-10-31), Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center (2026-10-31). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Baylor University Medical Center ((214) 820-0111).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*