Led by island legend and fourth-year head coach Timmy Chang, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are ready for another exciting season. The University of Hawai’i at Mānoa squad leverages its island-forged identity to create a notoriously difficult travel destination for rivals.
While they present a tough matchup at home, the Warriors are determined to improve on their 5–7 record from last season and achieve bowl eligibility in the competitive Mountain West Conference. I’m still skeptical they can pull it off, which makes this season a crucial test of the program’s upward trajectory.
Many Rainbow Warriors games will air across CBS Sports and FOX Sports channels, but the team’s Spectrum Sports media deal complicates matters. In this guide, I’ll cover the complete Hawaii football TV schedule and outline the best viewing options so you don’t miss a game.
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2025 Hawaii football TV schedule
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors get a head start on the 2025 season, kicking things off with a Week 0 matchup on August 23. This year, the team will play in at least five nationally televised matchups. This welcome visibility will make it easier for fans across the mainland, like this Wisconsinite, to follow the Warriors as they navigate a challenging slate.
Mountain West Conference play introduces Hawaii’s defining challenge: geography. The team’s success hinges on its ability to manage long road trips and protect its home-field advantage. You can find all the details in the complete 2025 TV schedule below, featuring updated channel listings and start times.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET)/Result | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Cardinal | Saturday, Aug. 23 | W 23–20 | CBS, Paramount+ Premium |
| At Arizona Wildcats | Saturday, Aug. 30 | L 6–40 | TNT, HBO Max |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | Saturday, Sept. 6 | W 37–20 | Spectrum Sports, MW App |
| Portland State Vikings | Saturday, Sept. 13 | W 23–3 | Spectrum Sports, MW App |
| Fresno State Bulldogs | Saturday, Sept. 20 | L 21–23 | Spectrum Sports, MW App |
| At Air Force Falcons | Saturday, Sept. 27 | W 44–35 | FS1 |
| Utah State Aggies | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 11:59 p.m. | Spectrum Sports, MW App |
| At Colorado State Rams | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | Spectrum Sports, MW App |
| At San José State Spartans | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 10:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network |
| San Diego State Aztecs | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 11:00 p.m. | Spectrum Sports, MW App |
| At UNLV Rebels | Friday, Nov. 21 | 10:30 p.m. | FS1 |
| Wyoming Cowboys | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 11:00 p.m. | Spectrum Sports, MW App |
Data effective as of post date. All listed rankings are from the AP Top 25 poll at the time of the matchup.
Best TV plans for watching Hawaii football
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Watching Hawaii football requires a unique TV setup due to the team’s broadcast deal with Spectrum Sports. That said, the best plan for you will depend on whether you live in Hawaii or are following the team from out of state.
For fans in Hawaii
If you live in Hawaii, your most straightforward option is a Spectrum TV package. Because Spectrum holds the exclusive rights to several games, a Spectrum TV or Hawaiian Telcom subscription is the only way to guarantee you can watch every game in one service.
And in huge news for the 2025 season, the university has eliminated the pay-per-view package for home games. That means fans no longer have to shell out nearly $300 for a season package or $70 per game. Instead, six home games and the road game at Colorado State will be broadcast live and at no extra cost on Spectrum Sports.
For fans outside of Hawaii
For out-of-state fans, the best setup is a combination of a live TV streaming service and the official Mountain West app.
Hulu + Live TV is our top recommendation for college football due to its comprehensive channel lineup, featuring CBS Sports, ESPN, FOX Sports, and TNT Sports channels. Subscribers also get ESPN+ at no extra charge and unlimited DVR storage.
To watch the games that are exclusive to Spectrum Sports in Hawaii, you can stream them for free using the Mountain West app. Personally, I find this to be a step up from the Team1 Sports app, which streamed out-of-market Hawaii football games last season. The Mountain West app is available on mobile phones and smart TVs. And based on its App Store and Google Play reviews, it’s a much-needed upgrade from what Team1 Sports offered.
How to watch Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football FAQ
Where can I watch Hawaii football for free?
You can stream Hawaii Rainbow Warriors games with a DIRECTV free trial, but be aware of local blackouts and games exclusive to other platforms. You can also watch any college football games airing on local over-the-air stations (ABC, CBS, FOX, The CW, etc.) for free using a digital antenna.
Where can I stream Hawaii football games if I don’t have cable?
My favorite way to watch the Rainbow Warriors without cable is through Hulu + Live TV because it carries the main college football channels and includes ESPN+. But for games that air exclusively on Spectrum Sports, local fans will need an eligible Spectrum TV or Hawaiian Telcom plan, while fans on the mainland can stream them on the Mountain West app.
How do I watch Hawaii football if I live out of state?
For out-of-state fans, almost half of the Rainbow Warriors’ games air nationally, so a good live TV streaming service will have you covered. The remaining games are Spectrum Sports exclusives, which out-of-state fans can stream through the Mountain Sports app.
Can I watch Hawaii football on ESPN+?
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors occasionally appear on ESPN+ in non-conference matchups. But most Hawaii football games are broadcast on Spectrum Sports, CBS Sports, and FOX Sports channels due to current broadcast deals involving the team and the Mountain West Conference.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com Sports Editor, Taylor Kujawa, cross-referenced the official Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football schedule with the channel lineups of every major TV provider. Using those details, he selected our viewing recommendations based on channel availability, pricing, and ease of use.
This guide is updated regularly throughout the season to ensure our information is accurate. To learn more about our methods, check out our How We Rank page.
