RENAISSANCE HOTELS 1-23-26.pdf

This document is a Sports/Athletics Group Agreement between the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot and the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska for the University of Nebraska Men's Basketball Team. The event is scheduled for January 23-24, 2026, at the University of Minnesota, with the contract submitted on September 24, 2023. The primary contact is Matthew Gauch, an Account Manager, and the senior hotel contact is Kory Kingsbury, Senior Sales Manager.

The contract covers a room block of 31 total rooms, including 12 Queen/Queen rooms, 18 King rooms, and 1 Historic/King Suite, with room rates of $149 for standard and historic/king rooms. The total room block is for the Men's Basketball Team, with a $2,500 minimum food and beverage commitment. Special provisions include complimentary meeting room rental for team meals, one complimentary historic/king suite upgrade, a late check-out option, and bus parking. The group block release date is January 2, 2026, with a guaranteed late check-in. The contract includes specific timing for team meetings, meals, and pre-game activities, all to be held in the Rock Island room with no room rental charges.