University of Hawaii Football Schedule: A Comprehensive Overview
The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team has a rich history and a dedicated fan base. This article provides a detailed look at the team's schedule, recent performance, and future prospects.
2025 Schedule Highlights
The University of Hawaii announced its full 2025 football schedule, featuring seven games at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Barring any nonconference additions, UH will play 12 games for the second consecutive season, starting with a "Week Zero" opener at home against Stanford on Aug. 23.
The Rainbow Warriors will play their first six games - Stanford, at Arizona, Sam Houston, Portland State, Fresno State, and at Air Force - in consecutive weeks. Bye dates are scheduled for Oct. 4, Oct. 25, and Nov. 15.
Key Matchups
- vs. Stanford (Aug. 23): The season kicks off with a home game against Stanford at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
- at Arizona (Aug. 30): A road trip to face Arizona at Arizona Stadium.
- vs. Sam Houston (Sept. 6): The Rainbow Warriors return home to host Sam Houston at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
- vs. Portland State (Sept. 13): Another home game at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex against Portland State.
- vs. Fresno State (Sept. 20): A conference game against Fresno State at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
- at Air Force (Sept. 27): A road game against Air Force at Falcon Stadium.
- vs. Utah State (Oct. 11): The Rainbow Warriors host Utah State at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
- at Colorado State (Oct. 18): A road game against Colorado State at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium.
- at San Jose State (Nov. 1): A road game against San Jose State at CEFCU Stadium.
- vs. San Diego State (Nov. 8): The Rainbow Warriors host San Diego State at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
- at UNLV (Nov. 22): A road game against UNLV at Allegiant Stadium.
- vs. Wyoming (Nov. 29): The final regular-season game against Wyoming at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
Historical Performance
To understand the significance of these matchups, let's look at some past game results:
- vs. Stanford (2015): Loss, 23-20.
- at Arizona: Loss, 40-64.
- vs. Sam Houston: Win, 37-20.
- vs. Portland State: Win, 23-31.
- vs. Fresno State: Loss, 23-21.
- at Air Force: Win, 44-35.
- vs. Utah State: Win, 44-26.
- at Colorado State: Win, 31-19.
- at San Jose State: Loss, 45-38.
- vs. San Diego State: Win, 38-6.
- at UNLV: Loss, 38-10.
- vs. Wyoming: Win, 27-7.
These results provide a glimpse into the competitive nature of the Rainbow Warriors' schedule and their performance against various opponents.
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Mountain West Conference
The 2025 season will be the Mountain West's last in its current 12-team form. The Mountain West previously announced UH’s league opponents for 2025, but not the dates. Two of UH’s longest-running rivalries - Fresno State and San Jose State - were absent from its 2024 schedule. The two MWC teams with the best conference winning percentage will meet in the MWC championship game on Dec. 6.
2026 Schedule Preview
Updated conference opponents for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa football team’s 2026 season were announced February 24 by the Mountain West. The Rainbow Warriors will host the Bison at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in addition to three teams previously scheduled to make the trip to Honolulu in New Mexico, San Jose State and UNLV.
UH Mānoa will take on all three new members of the Mountain West-Northern Illinois, North Dakota State and UTEP in 2026. The Rainbow Warriors have never matched up with both NIU and North Dakota State. UH Mānoa and UTEP were longtime rivals in the Western Athletic Conference where the Rainbow Warriors hold an 18-13 series advantage.
UH Mānoa’s 12-game schedule includes six home games and six road games.
Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex
The Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex serves as the primary home field for the University of Hawaii football team. It provides an intimate and energetic atmosphere for both players and fans. With a capacity of 15,194, the complex offers a unique game-day experience.
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