Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas Nov. 2: Four Games, Two Sessions & Game-Day Guide
November 2 Hall of Fame Series at T-Mobile Arena: four games, separate women's and men's session tickets, exact tip-offs and doors, strict clutch policy, parking and food.
WASSUPVEGAS · COLLEGE BASKETBALL · MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026
Four major college basketball games, one arena—and two separately ticketed sessions. The Hall of Fame Series brings Arizona, Stanford, UNLV and USC women’s teams, followed by Gonzaga, Purdue, UCLA and Arizona men’s teams, to T-Mobile Arena on Monday, November 2. The biggest visitor mistake would be treating this as one all-day admission ticket. The women’s and men’s sessions are sold separately.
This guide is for choosing the right ticket, arriving at the right doors, handling the event-specific bag restriction and planning a manageable day near the arena. All times below are Las Vegas local time (PST); Nevada switched from daylight time on November 1.
The complete November 2 schedule
Session 1 — Women’s basketball
- 9:30 a.m.: Doors open for Session 1.
- 10:30 a.m.: Arizona vs. Stanford.
- 1:00 p.m.: UNLV Lady Rebels vs. USC Trojans.
If you mainly want to support the hometown Lady Rebels, Session 1 is the ticket to look for. UNLV–USC is the second game of that session, not a separate 1 p.m. entry session. Arrive early enough for security and seating; the earlier Arizona–Stanford game is part of the same women’s session.
Check the official AXS Session 1 event and ticket information.
Session 2 — Men’s basketball
- 3:30 p.m.: Doors open for Session 2.
- 4:30 p.m.: Gonzaga vs. Purdue.
- 7:00 p.m.: UCLA vs. Arizona.
For the Gonzaga–Purdue and UCLA–Arizona doubleheader, choose Session 2. The arena lists a separate doors-open time. Do not assume a women’s-session ticket also gets you into the men’s games, or that a single-session ticket allows you to stay inside between sessions.
Check the official AXS Session 2 event and ticket information.
Ticket reality check: UNLV explicitly says the two sessions are sold separately. Some packages or offers may differ; verify exactly what your selected ticket covers before checkout. We have not independently verified remaining seats, resale conditions, checkout fees or live ticket prices. Both links above go to AXS without affiliate tracking; WassupVegas earns no commission from them.
What makes this a good Las Vegas sports day?
Local UNLV fans get a season-opening game against USC without leaving the Strip corridor. Visiting basketball fans can choose an early women’s doubleheader, an afternoon-and-evening men’s doubleheader, or make an entire day of both if they hold valid admission for both sessions. The Hall of Fame Series lists CBS Sports Network for the women’s games and TNT Sports for the men’s games; check current broadcast listings if you are watching rather than attending.
For the current event order and any last-minute revisions, start with the T-Mobile Arena event page and the organizer’s Las Vegas schedule.
Bag rule: check this event, not just your team’s usual policy
AXS’s specific listing for both November 2 sessions says no bags or backpacks except small clutches measuring no more than 9 × 5 × 2 inches. Do not assume a larger clear stadium bag will be accepted because another basketball venue or team uses a different policy. Travel light, keep your mobile ticket ready and confirm any medical or accessibility accommodation directly with the arena before arrival.
T-Mobile Arena’s official A–Z guide provides guest services, accessibility contacts, bag-check information and prohibited-item guidance. The arena lists accessible seating assistance through its box office at 702-692-1616. Its bag-check lockers are a fallback, not a reason to bring oversized luggage without checking the policy first.
Where to go and how to arrive
T-Mobile Arena is at 3780 South Las Vegas Boulevard, reached from the pedestrian district between Park MGM and New York-New York. MGM’s arena guidance estimates under five minutes on foot from either resort, around ten minutes from MGM Grand, and approximately ten to fifteen minutes from Excalibur. Those are approximate walks, not guarantees through security or crowds.
If you are staying farther north on the Strip, allow for a taxi or rideshare rather than planning a last-minute cross-Strip walk. Driving? The arena identifies event parking near New York-New York, Park MGM and ARIA, but rates and availability vary. Check official directions and parking and reserve if appropriate; we cannot guarantee a space or quote a final parking charge.
Food and the gap between sessions
For Session 1, eat breakfast before you arrive: doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the first game starts at 10:30. For Session 2, a late lunch or early dinner around The Park, Park MGM or New York-New York is easier than crossing town before 3:30 p.m. doors. If you attend both sessions, treat the break as a separate admission transition; follow arena staff instructions rather than assuming you can remain in your seat all day.
Use our restaurants near T-Mobile Arena guide to choose a close-by meal, and confirm each restaurant’s Monday hours. For a longer visit, our car-free Vegas itinerary explains broader walking and transit choices.
Build the rest of your Vegas visit
Compare other games on the WassupVegas Sports Hub and Sports & Events Calendar. The Trip Planner can help organize the day, while Today in Las Vegas and Vegas Guides provide alternatives for anyone in your group who is not attending the games.
Before you leave the hotel
- Check whether your ticket is Session 1 or Session 2; do not confuse the two.
- Confirm your exact game and door time with T-Mobile Arena or AXS.
- Keep bags within the event-specific 9 × 5 × 2-inch clutch limit unless the arena confirms an exception.
- Have a charged phone and your AXS mobile ticket accessible before reaching security.
- Plan your return route before the evening session ends.
Verification and limitations: Schedule, session admission, door times and event-specific bag language checked November 1, 2026 against T-Mobile Arena, AXS, UNLV and the Hall of Fame Series organizer. Start times, entry rules and ticket availability may change; always follow the organizer and your actual ticket. This article contains no paid ticket referral links.
Featured venue photograph: Kevin Dunlap / Unsplash. It shows T-Mobile Arena, not the November 2 basketball games.
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