HONOLULU (KHON2) — Calling all University of Hawaii football fans! A new change is coming to how you can view games — and it’s being described as a major win.
During a press conference on Monday, Aug. 11, the university announced that Rainbow Warrior football will be televised live for viewers statewide on Spectrum Sports.
The best part — it’s free of charge.
Officials said home games, including the one at Colorado State on Oct. 18, can be watched on Spectrum Sports to Spectrum TV and Hawaiian Telcom customers without the pay-per-view fees or broadcast delays.
UH Athletics Director Matt Elliott said they are thrilled to make Rainbow Warrior football more accessible and gave praise to UH President Wendy Hensel for her strong support.
Hawaiʻi’s passion and loyalty for UH is something any pro team would envy. We had an opportunity to do something different this season, and we went for it. This is our way of saying mahalo to the greatest fans in the world. For this season, Rainbow Warrior football is yours. Because UH Football is Our Team. Hawai‘i’s Team.
Matt Elliott, UH Athletics Director
Officials said the decision is part of a “one-year contract extension with Spectrum as the official TV home of UH Athletics.”
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UH added that future television contracts are still being negotiated, but “this year’s decision is about the here and now.”