# Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball 2026 — Basketball at Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental (Houston, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-cougars-mens-basketball-vs-la-salle-explorers-mens-basketball
- **Dates:** November 2, 2026 (2026-11-02 to 2026-11-02)
- **Host Facility:** Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental (Houston, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/sheraton-north-houston-at-george-bush-intercontinental-houston
- **Organizer:** Ticketmaster Official Live Event (https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A70dve)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Sports Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Houston Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $133/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Ticketmaster Official Live Event Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Houston Cougars (2026) positions registered Sports consultants arranged inside Sheraton North on 15700 (Houston, TX) for NOV 2. Guided by Ticketmaster Official, regional buyers prioritize AV and concourses while traveling via IAH to tap Woodlands hotels, Pappas hospitality, Fifth briefings, and structured Houston support.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 2, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental (Houston, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 77010):** 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 Houston, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: November 2, 2026 at Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Sheraton North Houston at (Houston) 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 (Houston)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Marriott Marquis Houston | ≈32 min rideshare (13.3 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Houston Hotel | ≈36 min rideshare (14.88 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria | ≈38 min rideshare (15.9 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton | ≈39 min rideshare (16.23 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Houston Marriott Westchase | ≈47 min rideshare (19.64 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Houston West | ≈49 min rideshare (20.48 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 Sheraton North Houston at (Houston) 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 Houston EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prime 131 | Steak House () | ≈30 min drive (12.31 mi) • 2505 W 11th St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77008, USA |  |  | No |
| Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈31 min drive (13.12 mi) • 1510 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, USA |  |  | No |
| Guard and Grace | Steak House () | ≈32 min drive (13.19 mi) • 500 Dallas St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77002, USA |  |  | No |
| Turner's Cut | Steak House () | ≈33 min drive (13.69 mi) • 811 Buffalo Pk Dr Ste 160, Houston, TX 77019, USA |  |  | No |
| Brenner's on the Bayou | Restaurant () | ≈33 min drive (13.91 mi) • 1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball 2026 held?
Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball 2026 is scheduled for November 2, 2026 at Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental in Houston, TX, organized by Ticketmaster Official Live Event.
*Source: Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Houston, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.41/hr for carpenters, $29.68/hr for electricians, and $27.90/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Houston (ZIP 77010) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Houston via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Houston, TX include Faust at Brown Theatre-Wortham Center (2026-11-01), Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns FC at Shell Energy Stadium (2026-11-01), Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event) at The Emerald Theatre (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Houston Methodist Hospital ((713) 790-3311).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*