HONOLULU — The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team's preparations for the 2025-26 season will include two exhibition games against local competition.
 
The Rainbow Wahine will face Chaminade on Oct. 21 and Hawai'i Pacific University on Oct. 28 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Both games are scheduled to tip off at 7:00 p.m.
 
The 'Bows and Chaminade met in an exhibition last season on Maui. UH and HPU last played an exhibition prior to the 2022-23 season.
 
The exhibitions lead into UH's Nov. 4 season opener against Portland State at Bankoh Arena. The 'Bows will play their first seven regular-season games at home and will also face Hawai'i Hilo on Dec. 11 in Manoa.
 
Ticket information for the upcoming season will be announced at a later date.