History
The stadium opened on November 11, 1926 at King and Isenberg streets. It was home to University of Hawaii football until 1974 and hosted the Poi, Pineapple and Hula Bowls, the PCL's Hawaii Islanders from 1961 and the World Football League's Hawaiians in 1974-1975.
The State of Hawaii bought it in January 1975. The final event was on September 8, 1975, and Aloha Stadium opened the following week. Honolulu Stadium was demolished in December 1976; the site became Old Stadium Park.
Why it matters: Hawaii's main stadium for nearly fifty years, replaced by Aloha Stadium.
Timeline
The site today
| Physical status | Site redeveloped[1] |
|---|---|
| Current use | Old Stadium Park[1] |
| Surviving remnants | A commemorative plaque and part of the west-end property wall. |
| Mapped location | Approximate historic location |
Teams & events
| Hawaii Rainbows (University of Hawaii) | NCAA · 1926–1974 |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Islanders | Pacific Coast League · 1961–1975 |
| The Hawaiians | WFL · 1974–1975 |
| Poi Bowl | 1936–1945 · event 1936-1939 and 1945 |
| Pineapple Bowl | 1940–1952 · event 1940-1941 and 1947-1952 |
| Hula Bowl | 1960–1975 · event |
Listed here are organizations that used this physical venue. A franchise's history and a venue's history are tracked separately.
Venue facts
| Location | King and Isenberg Streets, Moʻiliʻili, Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Venue type | Stadium |
| Sports | Football, Baseball |
| Level | NCAA, WFL, Minor League Baseball |
| Opened | November 11, 1926[1] |
| Last used for sports | September 1975[1] |
| Demolished | December 1976[1] |
| Physical status | Site redeveloped |
| Final capacity | 25,000[1] |
| Architect | Rothwell, Kangeter & Lester[1] |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Owner / operator | Honolulu Stadium, Ltd. (1926-1975); State of Hawaii (1975-1976)[1] |
| Closure | Replaced by Aloha Stadium. |
Documented details
Sources
- Honolulu Stadium, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: architect, capacity, closed, coordinates, current land use, demolished, events, opened, owner operator, teams
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
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