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Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston will welcome football season with Gameday in Paradise. The promotion combines college and professional games with poolside viewing, dining and resort perks.
The season-long event begins Saturday, Sept. 5, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1. All outdoor activities remain subject to weather conditions.
Gameday in Paradise Creates a Poolside Sports Experience
Guests can watch selected games on the giant video wall overlooking the resort’s 5 o’Clock Somewhere Pool. The schedule will feature a rotating lineup of college and professional football matchups.
The resort developed the promotion after hosting World Cup watch events at the pool.
“After seeing how much our guests enjoyed watching the World Cup on the giant video board, we knew we had to bring that same energy into football season,” said Jonathan “Cookie” Adams, the resort’s recreation manager.
Adams said the program allows fans to support their teams while enjoying the water and resort amenities.
“With ‘Gameday in Paradise,’ fans can cheer on their favorite college or pro team while floating in the pool, sipping a cold drink and soaking up a resort-style game day experience,” Adams said.
Texas Teams Lead the Opening Weekend Schedule
Opening weekend begins Sept. 5 with three college football games featuring major Texas programs.
The University of Houston will face Oregon State at 11 a.m. The game will mark the Cougars’ season opener at TDECU Stadium in Houston. University of Houston Athletics lists ESPN as the television network.
The University of Texas will host Texas State during the afternoon. The resort’s announced schedule lists the game at 3:30 p.m. However, Texas Athletics lists a 2:30 p.m. Central kickoff on ESPN.
Texas A&M will close the day against Missouri State at 6 p.m. ESPN will carry the matchup from Kyle Field.
The following Saturday, Sept. 12, opens with Texas A&M against Arizona State at 11 a.m. The University of Texas will then face Ohio State at 6:30 p.m.
NFL Opening Day Features Texans and Cowboys
Professional football joins Gameday in Paradise on Sunday, Sept. 13.
The Houston Texans will open their regular season against the Buffalo Bills at noon. The game will take place in Houston and air on CBS, according to the Texans’ official schedule.
Later that evening, the Dallas Cowboys will visit the New York Giants. Resort programming begins at 7 p.m., while the Cowboys’ official schedule lists kickoff at 7:20 p.m. Central on NBC.
Game times and viewing selections may change during the season. Fans should confirm the latest schedule before traveling.
Resort Credits, Beer Buckets and Dining Options
The resort will offer a $50 resort credit per night for qualifying Sunday night stays during the promotion.
Guests at the waterpark can also purchase a LandShark Beer Bucket with six beers for $29. Food will be available from the Lone Palm Pool Bar.
Mobile ordering through MyEatz will provide additional selections from LandShark Bar & Grill and License to Chill Bar & Café.
Gameday in Paradise offers Houston-area football fans a new way to follow Texas teams this fall. Additional information and resort details are available on the Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe website.