CINCINNATI – Five University of Hawai’i football games will be broadcast this fall across Scripps Sports’ local television stations in the western united States, beginning with Saturday’s matchup against Portland State. the agreement expands viewing access for Rainbow Warriors fans and provides exposure to key recruiting territories.
Scripps Sports will air the following Hawai’i football games: September 13 vs. Portland State, September 20 vs. Fresno state, October 11 vs. Utah State, November 8 vs. San Diego State, and November 29 vs. Wyoming. Stations in San Diego, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Tucson, Boise/Twin Falls, Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, Great Falls/Helena/Billings, and Butte/Bozeman will carry the games; local listings should be checked for specific channel and time details.
“We’re thrilled to expand our coverage of UH football across more cities in the west region,” said University of Hawai’i Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott. “We recruit in manny of these areas and we have strong alumni and supporters in this region. We are deeply grateful to the Scripps team for their partnership in making this chance a reality.”
Brian Lawlor, President of Scripps Sports, added, “We are pleased to bring University of Hawai’i Rainbow Warrior football to a wider audience in the continental states. With many players from the markets in which we have stations, we are happy to make it easier for their family and hometown fans to watch them in action.”
Currently 2-1 on the season, the Rainbow Warriors compete in the Mountain West Conference. This addition to Scripps Sports’ coverage follows a five-year renewal with the Big Sky Conference announced earlier this year.
Scripps Sports’ portfolio includes partnerships with the WNBA, NWSL, NHL’s Florida Panthers and vegas Golden Knights, the Utah Mammoth, the Las Vegas Aces, and the Big Sky conference. Scripps Sports is owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).
