# The Army, The Navy 2026 — Pop at Courtyard by Marriott Austin The Domain Area (Austin, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/the-army-the-navy-austin-2026
- **Dates:** November 8, 2026 (2026-11-08 to 2026-11-08)
- **Host Facility:** Courtyard by Marriott Austin The Domain Area (Austin, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/courtyard-by-marriott-austin-the-domain-area-austin
- **Organizer:** LIVE NATION MUSIC (https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-army-the-navy-austin-texas-11-08-2026/event/3A0064CA066E7A64)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Music Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Austin Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** LIVE NATION MUSIC Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
During NOV 8 (2026), Courtyard Marriott near Stonelake (Austin, TX) structures Navy Army with LIVE NATION. Visiting practitioner Pop coordinators align breakouts alongside professional delegates, entering through AUS to combine III buyouts, Outsite and Austin suites, plus integrated 1886 compliance. LIVE NATION highlights integrated exhibits for Navy Army (2026) at Courtyard Marriott.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 8, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Courtyard by Marriott Austin The Domain Area (Austin, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 78701):** 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 Austin, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: November 8, 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Austin The Domain Area.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Courtyard by Marriott Austin (Austin) 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 (Austin)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Westin Austin at The Domain | ≈4 min rideshare (1.34 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel Viata | ≈19 min rideshare (7.88 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Austin | ≈20 min rideshare (8.29 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Fairmont Austin Hotel | ≈20 min rideshare (8.5 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Austin | ≈20 min rideshare (8.52 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Webber East | ≈21 min rideshare (8.61 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 Austin (Austin) 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 Austin EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | Steak House () | ≈4 min drive (1.52 mi) • 11600 Century Oaks Terrace Ste 140, Austin, TX 78758, USA |  |  | No |
| Steiner Ranch Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈19 min drive (7.84 mi) • 5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 78732, USA |  |  | No |
| BOA Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈19 min drive (8.03 mi) • 300 W 6th St #100, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| Hestia | Fine Dining Restaurant () | ≈20 min drive (8.2 mi) • 607 W 3rd St #105, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| The Guest House | American Restaurant () | ≈20 min drive (8.28 mi) • 110 San Antonio St Ste R140, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is The Army, The Navy 2026 held?
The Army, The Navy 2026 is scheduled for November 8, 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Austin The Domain Area in Austin, TX, organized by LIVE NATION MUSIC.
*Source: The Army, The Navy Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Austin, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $26.75/hr for carpenters, $30.14/hr for electricians, and $29.20/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Austin (ZIP 78701) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Austin via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Austin, TX include Gospel Brunch: The Levites at Stubb's Indoors (2026-11-01), Texas Longhorns Womens Volleyball vs. Texas A&M Aggies Womens Volleyball at Gregory Gym (2026-11-01), Craig Robinson at Cap City Comedy Club (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas ((512) 324-7000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*