The University of Hawaii at Manoa warns there will be traffic around campus on Saturday when the UH football team hosts New Mexico at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex for the final game of the 2024 season, according to a news release. The seating capacity for the complex is over 15,000.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. 

Traffic is expected to increase in the afternoon in both directions along the H-1 Freeway, especially near the University Avenue off-ramps, and in the surrounding neighborhood streets, including University Avenue, Dole Street, and Waialae Avenue.

Besides football, UH is hosting a number of events this week, including the HHSAA State Football Open Division Championship on Nov. 29 and the American Savings Bank Rainbow Wahine Showdown women’s basketball tournament from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. Check the UH Athletics website for parking information for these events. 

On Saturday, UH staff along with special duty Honolulu Police Department officers, will be on surrounding roads to direct traffic. The University is also using parking technology to expedite entry into and exit from the event and will coordinate with the city to adjust traffic lights to help with traffic flow, according to the news release. 

UH football parking

For parking, a pre-purchased parking pass (mobile or printed) is required for Lower Campus lots. Prices for these tickets start at $25. Parking gates open at 2 p.m. 

On game day, parking passes may be purchased for Upper Campus lots for $15 (credit card or mobile wallet payment; no cash payment), which also opens at 2 p.m. Enter via East-West Road off of Dole Street or Maile Way off of University Avenue.

For anyone who needs help finding their way to the stadium after parking, click this link and activate your location services. 

UH football tailgaiting

For the first time this season, tailgating will be allowed on upper campus. Fans may purchase tailgate passes, ranging from Kennedy Theatre down to Campus Center, in Zone 13 parking lots. The tailgate lot will open at 2 p.m. One pass is good for one vehicle (no oversized vehicles or trailers). Parking spots will be on a first come first served basis, as there will not be any saved or reserved parking stalls. Tailgate activities must conclude 30 minutes before kickoff, and fans will be asked to walk down to attend the game. For more information and to purchase tailgate passes, visit this website.

“Kickoff at the Les" has moved to the new Pāʻina on the Path, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., on upper campus next to Andrews Amphitheater off of Dole Street. Fans are invited to enjoy music, entertainment, vendors, food and drinks, and a keiki zone. Admission is free (entrance to the beer garden requires a valid football game ticket).