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UH Football: SoCal Broadcast Deal Sparks Excitement
It’s always exciting when familiar teams find new ways to connect with fans, especially when it involves that great sport we all know and love: uh football. For those of us who follow the University of Hawai’i football program, there’s some really good news about how we can catch more of the action this upcoming season. As reported by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, seven of the Rainbow Warriors' 2025 home games are set to be televised across Southern California and even parts of Nevada on Spectrum SportsNet.
Think about what this means. Suddenly, fans in big cities like Los Angeles and Las Vegas, where many have strong ties to Hawai’i, will have easier access to watch their team. UH Mānoa Athletic Director Matt Elliott highlighted this point, calling it a "tremendous step forward" for UH football. He emphasized how this increased exposure is not just about game days; it’s incredibly valuable for recruiting top talent and, crucially, for nurturing that deep connection with existing fans while also building a whole new generation of supporters. It’s a thoughtful strategy to broaden the reach and show the world what UH football is all about.
This move away from pay-per-view for many games, as announced previously, and now this expanded broadcast deal, signals a real commitment to making the sport more accessible. It’s a welcome change for many who want to follow their team without extra hassle. While these games will still be available locally in Hawai’i, the expansion to a wider regional network is a significant development. It makes you wonder what other opportunities UH Athletics might explore to reach fans nationwide. As the landscape of sports broadcasting continues to evolve, this feels like a smart move for the program's future.
What will this broader visibility ultimately mean for the program's trajectory, both on and off the field?
Think about what this means. Suddenly, fans in big cities like Los Angeles and Las Vegas, where many have strong ties to Hawai’i, will have easier access to watch their team. UH Mānoa Athletic Director Matt Elliott highlighted this point, calling it a "tremendous step forward" for UH football. He emphasized how this increased exposure is not just about game days; it’s incredibly valuable for recruiting top talent and, crucially, for nurturing that deep connection with existing fans while also building a whole new generation of supporters. It’s a thoughtful strategy to broaden the reach and show the world what UH football is all about.
This move away from pay-per-view for many games, as announced previously, and now this expanded broadcast deal, signals a real commitment to making the sport more accessible. It’s a welcome change for many who want to follow their team without extra hassle. While these games will still be available locally in Hawai’i, the expansion to a wider regional network is a significant development. It makes you wonder what other opportunities UH Athletics might explore to reach fans nationwide. As the landscape of sports broadcasting continues to evolve, this feels like a smart move for the program's future.
What will this broader visibility ultimately mean for the program's trajectory, both on and off the field?
