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About New Aloha Stadium

The new Aloha Stadium is a planned venue in Hālawa on the island of Oʻahu (Honolulu area), projected by the State of Hawaiʻi to open in March 2029. The centerpiece of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED), it will replace the original Aloha Stadium. Until the new venue opens, the University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors continue at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Capacity and design details remain subject to the state’s active development process.

New Aloha Stadium History

Origins

The original Aloha Stadium opened in 1975 in Hālawa but was beset for years by severe structural rust and deterioration. It was closed to fans in December 2020 — initially blamed on COVID-19 financial pressures, but ultimately due to irreversible structural failures. Rather than undertake prohibitively expensive repairs on the aging steel facility, the State of Hawaiʻi committed $350 million in 2019 to redevelop the entire 98-acre site. The result is NASED: a new 31,000-seat multi-sport stadium serving as the anchor for a mixed-use entertainment district that will add 4,100-plus housing units, hotel towers, office space, retail, restaurants, and open green space on the old stadium grounds.

Notable Moments

Dec 17, 2020Original Aloha Stadium closes to the public, ending 45 years of events including UH Rainbow Warriors football and the NFL Pro Bowl
Sep 2021UH Rainbow Warriors begin playing home games at the expanded Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on the Mānoa campus while awaiting a new stadium
Sep 2025Aloha Hālawa District Partners (AHDP) selected as stadium developer; ground lease and demolition permit agreements signed, formally launching the NASED project
Feb 2026Demolition of the original Aloha Stadium begins
2026Demolition expected to be completed by year-end, clearing the 98-acre site
2027Construction of the new stadium expected to begin (projected completion 2029)

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Hawaiʻi Rivals

Falcon StadiumAir Force · USAF Academy, COBattle for the KuterValley Children's StadiumFresno State · Fresno, CABattle for the Golden ScrewdriverCEFCU StadiumSan Jose State · San Jose, CABattle for the Dick Tomey Legacy TrophyAllegiant StadiumUNLV · Paradise, NVIsland ShowdownJonah Field at War Memorial StadiumWyoming · Laramie, WYBattle for the Paniolo

Closest Stadiums to New Aloha Stadium

Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics ComplexHawaiʻi · Honolulu, HI9 miOracle ParkSan Francisco Giants · San Francisco, CA2397 miStanford StadiumStanford · Stanford, CA2402 miCalifornia Memorial StadiumCalifornia · Berkeley, CA2407 miLevi's StadiumSan Francisco 49ers · Santa Clara, CA2411 miCEFCU StadiumSan Jose State · San Jose, CA2415 mi

Frequently Asked Questions About New Aloha Stadium

What is the capacity of New Aloha Stadium?
New Aloha Stadium has a seating capacity of 31,000.
Where is New Aloha Stadium located?
New Aloha Stadium is located in Honolulu, HI.
What team plays at New Aloha Stadium?
New Aloha Stadium is planned as a future venue for Hawaiʻi in the Mountain West.
When does New Aloha Stadium open?
New Aloha Stadium is expected to open March 2029.
What type of surface does New Aloha Stadium have?
New Aloha Stadium has a tbd playing surface.
What stadiums are near New Aloha Stadium?
The closest stadiums to New Aloha Stadium are Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex (9 mi), Oracle Park (2397 mi), Stanford Stadium (2402 mi), California Memorial Stadium (2407 mi), Levi's Stadium (2411 mi), CEFCU Stadium (2415 mi).
Who are Hawaiʻi's biggest rivals?
Hawaiʻi's rivals include Air Force (Battle for the Kuter), Fresno State (Battle for the Golden Screwdriver), San Jose State (Battle for the Dick Tomey Legacy Trophy), UNLV (Island Showdown), Wyoming (Battle for the Paniolo).

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