# TCU Horned Frogs Mens Basketball vs. Southern Jaguars Basketball 2026 — Basketball at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth North - Northlake, an IHG Hotel (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/tcu-horned-frogs-mens-basketball-vs-southern-jaguars-basketball-fort-worth
- **Dates:** November 6, 2026 (2026-11-06 to 2026-11-06)
- **Host Facility:** Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth North - Northlake, an IHG Hotel (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/holiday-inn-express-suites-fort-worth-north-northlake-an-ihg-hotel-fort
- **Organizer:** Ticketmaster Official Live Event (https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1AA7AvV)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Sports Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Fort Worth Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $192/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), Holiday Inn near Raceway (Fort Worth, TX) gathers Horned Frogs with Ticketmaster Official. Visiting regional Arena attendees balance booths alongside senior coordinators, connecting through DFW to pair Del receptions, Ashton and Fort towers, plus direct Oaks timelines. Ticketmaster Official mobilizes direct demos for Horned Frogs (2026) at Holiday Inn.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 6, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth North - Northlake, an IHG Hotel (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 76102):** 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 Fort Worth, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: November 6, 2026 at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth North - Northlake, an IHG Hotel.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Fort Worth) 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 (Fort Worth)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection | ≈41 min rideshare (17.06 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel | ≈46 min rideshare (18.98 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Ashton Hotel | ≈46 min rideshare (19.13 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Fort Worth Hotel | ≈47 min rideshare (19.43 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel SOMA | ≈48 min rideshare (19.96 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Nobleman Fort Worth, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | ≈48 min rideshare (20.04 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Fort Worth) 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 Fort Worth EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Old Hickory Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈31 min drive (12.9 mi) • 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA |  |  | No |
| Lonesome Dove Fort Worth | Steak House () | ≈41 min drive (17.01 mi) • 2406 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164, USA |  |  | No |
| Wicked Butcher Fort Worth | Steak House () | ≈46 min drive (19.09 mi) • 512 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
| GRACE | Steak House () | ≈46 min drive (19.14 mi) • 777 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
| Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈46 min drive (19.2 mi) • 812 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is TCU Horned Frogs Mens Basketball vs. Southern Jaguars Basketball 2026 held?
TCU Horned Frogs Mens Basketball vs. Southern Jaguars Basketball 2026 is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth North - Northlake, an IHG Hotel in Fort Worth, TX, organized by Ticketmaster Official Live Event.
*Source: TCU Horned Frogs Mens Basketball vs. Southern Jaguars Basketball Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth (ZIP 76102) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Fort Worth via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Fort Worth, TX include Stockyards Championship Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum (2026-11-01), TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Kansas State Wildcats Womens Volleyball at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena (2026-11-01), Music of John Denver at Casa Manana (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth ((817) 250-2000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*