ON-SITE INFO
Welcome to the official Alumni Territory National Championship Tour! To ensure that all goes smoothly, please read the following carefully, as it will provide valuable information about your tour package, including game day information. If you need more information regarding the Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown, please click here.
January 6
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm | HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS
Embassy Suites Hospitality Desk Hours
4:00 pm | CHECK-IN
Embassy Suites Check-in Time
Early check-in has been requested for our group, but not guaranteed.
4:45 pm | DEPART TO KICKOFF BASH
Motorcoaches Depart for Alumni Territory National Championship Kickoff Bash
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | ALUMNI TERRITORY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP KICKOFF BASH
9:15 pm | DEPART TO HOTEL
Motorcoaches Return to Embassy Suites
January 7
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm | HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS
Embassy Suites Hospitality Desk Hours
2:30 pm | DEPART TO PEP RALLY
Motorcoaches depart to Pep Rally
4:00 pm | ALUMNI TERRITORY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PEP RALLY supported by AMBA
January 8
11:00 am – 2:00 pm | HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS
Embassy Suites Hospitality Desk Hours
2:30 pm | DEPART TO TAILGATE
Motorcoaches Depart for Tailgate
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | ALUMNI TERRITORY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TAILGATE
NRG Center
1 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77054
Note: Due to the tailgate’s location inside the security perimeter of the stadium, a national championship game ticket is required for entry to the tailgate. If you don’t have a ticket to the game, you will not be able to enter the tailgate.
6:30 pm | CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP KICKOFF
#1 Michigan Wolverines vs #2 Washington Huskies
GO BLUE!
45 Minutes Post Game | DEPART TO HOTELS
Motorcoaches depart for the Hotels
11:00 pm – 12:30 am | POST GAME GRAB N GO MEAL
located in Restaurant Area on Floor 2
January 9
7:00 am – 10:00 am | HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS
Embassy Suites Hospitality Desk Hours
11:00 am | HOTEL CHECK-OUT
Hotel Check-out
GAME DAY MAP
NRG Center Policies
NRG CENTER: In an effort to enhance public safety, NRG Center has modified its security policy by limiting the size and style of bags allowed in the stadium. Click here for more information on permitted bags.
On-Site Staff Information
| On-Site Staff | Cell Phone | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Crowell | 704-661-7542 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |
| Ken Bruce | 312-925-2258 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |
| Marcy Bennett | 315-212-8950 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |
BLUE Charter Information
8:30 am | HOTEL DEPARTURE
Motorcoaches depart for the airport. Please meet in the lobby with your bags by 8:15 am to board the motorcoaches.
10:00 am | CHARTER DEPARTURE
Charter (Southwest Airlines #8229) departs from HOU
1:30 pm EST | CHARTER ARRIVAL
Charter arrives into DTW Signature
MAIZE Charter Information
9:30 am | HOTEL DEPARTURE
Motorcoaches depart for the airport. Please meet in the lobby with your bags by 9:15 am to board the motorcoaches.
11:00 am | CHARTER DEPARTURE
Charter (Avelo Airlines #8450) departs from HOU
2:40 pm EST | CHARTER ARRIVAL
Charter arrives into YIP