The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa football team’s 2026 schedule has been updated following the addition of North Dakota State to the Mountain West conference earlier this month. The updated matchups were announced on February 24.
New Matchups and Travel Plans
The Rainbow Warriors will host North Dakota State at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, alongside previously scheduled home games against New Mexico, San Jose State and UNLV. UH Mānoa will play road games at Nevada, Northern Illinois, UTEP, and Wyoming.
In 2026, UH Mānoa will compete against all three new members of the Mountain West: Northern Illinois, North Dakota State, and UTEP. The Rainbow Warriors have not previously faced both Northern Illinois and North Dakota State. The last time UH Mānoa and UTEP met was in 2004.
Balanced Schedule
The 2026 schedule will consist of 12 games, evenly split between six home games and six road games. Previously announced non-conference games include a home game against New Mexico State on September 12 and Massachusetts on November 28, and road games at Stanford on August 29 and Arizona State on September 19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Mountain West teams will UH Mānoa host in 2026?
UH Mānoa will host New Mexico, North Dakota State, San Jose State, and UNLV in Mountain West games in 2026.
Where will UH Mānoa play its Mountain West away games in 2026?
UH Mānoa will play Mountain West away games at Nevada, Northern Illinois, UTEP, and Wyoming.
When was the last time UH Mānoa played UTEP?
UH Mānoa and UTEP last met in 2004.
How might the addition of new conference opponents impact the Rainbow Warriors’ overall strategy in the 2026 season?
