For the upcoming 2025 football season, University of Hawai'i fans will be treated to new enhancements to the game day experience at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex.
 
For the season-opener against Stanford, cooling stations will be set up inside Ching Complex and bottled water will be sold at all Sodexo concession stands and food trucks. In addition, fans may also find relief from the sun at the adjacent Les Murakami Baseball Stadium which will open two hours prior to kickoff. Sodexo concession stands and restrooms are available inside Murakami Stadium.
 
Also new this season are exclusive entry lines for season ticket holders at Gates 2 & 3. (Digital and hard tickets for season ticket holders have identifying marks).
 
Tailgating is back on campus for the entire 2025 football season. The tailgating area is located in Zone 13 parking lots from Kennedy Theater down to Campus Center. Tailgating lots will open four hours prior to kickoff and spots are available on a first come first served basis. Click here for more information and how to purchase a tailgate pass.
 
The pre-game Pāʻina on the Path also returns this season. The event opens two and a half hours prior to kickoff for fans to enjoy music, entertainment, vendors, and food and drink options as well as a Keiki Zone. Pāʻina on the Path is free and located on Legacy Path next to Andrews Amphitheater off of Dole Street. Fans will also be able to welcome the team to campus and greet them during the "Warrior Walk" as they make their way down to Lower Campus past the tailgate lots and Legacy Path.
 
Hawaii's Finest returns with a free pregame concert series at the Pāʻina on the Path including the following lineup.
 

Date	Opponent	Concert Time	Entertainer
Aug. 23	Stanford	12:00 p.m.	High Watah
Sept. 6	Sam Houston	4:00 p.m.	Natty Vibes
Sept. 13	Portland State	4:00 p.m.	Keala and Miah
Sept. 20	Fresno State	4:00 p.m.	PeniDean
Oct. 11	Utah State	4:00 p.m.	Johnny Suite
Nov. 8	San Diego State	4:00 p.m.	Kapena
Nov. 29	Wyoming	4:00 p.m.	BET

  
Also new this season are self-service refrigerators at the Sodexo concession stand located at the adjacent Les Murakami Stadium. Other concession enhancements include…
 

• Cans will be sold once again with an expanded menu and quicker draft lines
• Additional hawkers and improved service. Hawkers will ID check which will allow for improved service at the point of sale while additional hawkers will be roaming the area.
• 20+ food and beverage vendors
• Self-Service Refrigerators located at the Les Murakami Stadium. Self Service, tap your card, grab your beverages or snacks and walk away 

 
Game themes for all seven home football games have been set.
 

Date	Opponent	Theme	Description
Aug. 23	Stanford	Hawai'i's Team (White-out)	Island Style, state pride, and fan appreciation rolled into one
Sept. 6	Sam Houston	Country Western Night	A little country music never hurt anyone, and let's give some love to our blue-collar friends who want to have a good time
Sept. 13	Portland State	Homecoming	We look towards the future by showing Aloha to our past alumni. We're happy to have you back and plan to feature a popular set of alums from the mid-2000s
Sept. 20	Fresno State	Hawai'i Heroes	First Responders are always there in our time of need, and we give them a "Hero's" welcome to the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex
Oct. 11	Utah State	Ultimate Keiki Night	An unforgettable night for our young fan base to ensure they're Rainbow Warrior fans for life. We will be highlighting youth football programs inspiring our future players!
Nov. 8	San Diego State	Millitary Night	Salute every branch of the military and their work to keep us safe
Nov. 29	Wyoming	Senior Night	A special night for the 2025 senior class, filled with memories, tears, and laughs