# Houston Cougars Womens Volleyball vs. TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball 2026 — Miscellaneous at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Intercontinental Airport (Houston, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-cougars-womens-volleyball-vs-tcu-horned-frogs-womens-volleyball
- **Dates:** November 6, 2026 (2026-11-06 to 2026-11-06)
- **Host Facility:** Courtyard by Marriott Houston Intercontinental Airport (Houston, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/courtyard-by-marriott-houston-intercontinental-airport-houston
- **Organizer:** Ticketmaster Official Live Event (https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7xpPK)
- **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
During NOV 6 (2026), Courtyard Marriott near John (Houston, TX) mobilizes Cougars Womens with Ticketmaster Official. Visiting national Arena planners streamline exhibits alongside credentialed analysts, moving through IAH to tap Mastro buyouts, Royal and Inn hotels, plus convenient Three operations. Ticketmaster Official assembles convenient roundtables for Cougars Womens (2026) at Courtyard Marriott.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 6, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Courtyard by Marriott Houston Intercontinental Airport (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 6, 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Intercontinental Airport.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Courtyard by Marriott Houston (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 (13.53 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Houston Hotel | ≈36 min rideshare (15.09 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton | ≈39 min rideshare (16.05 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria | ≈39 min rideshare (16.11 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Houston Marriott Westchase | ≈48 min rideshare (19.83 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Houston West | ≈50 min rideshare (20.63 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 Courtyard by Marriott Houston (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 (12.53 mi) • 2505 W 11th St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77008, USA |  |  | No |
| Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈32 min drive (13.36 mi) • 1510 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, USA |  |  | No |
| Guard and Grace | Steak House () | ≈32 min drive (13.42 mi) • 500 Dallas St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77002, USA |  |  | No |
| Turner's Cut | Steak House () | ≈33 min drive (13.92 mi) • 811 Buffalo Pk Dr Ste 160, Houston, TX 77019, USA |  |  | No |
| Brenner's on the Bayou | Restaurant () | ≈34 min drive (14.14 mi) • 1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Houston Cougars Womens Volleyball vs. TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball 2026 held?
Houston Cougars Womens Volleyball vs. TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball 2026 is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Houston Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX, organized by Ticketmaster Official Live Event.
*Source: Houston Cougars Womens Volleyball vs. TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball 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*