What to Wear to a Hawaii Game: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Gameday Outfit Guide

Whether you're headed to a home game in Honolulu, HI, watching with friends, or just repping the Rainbow Warriors on a regular Tuesday, this guide covers what to wear, how the pieces fit, and the best Hawaii gifts. Every piece below is officially licensed by the University of Hawaii and designed by UPSIDE, with the school name flipped upside down so it stands out in a sea of green and white.

The best Hawaii apparel right now

These are the pieces Hawaii fans reach for most, from the varsity hoodie to the mesh shorts that show up at every tailgate.

Hawaii Varsity Hoodie$98Hawaii Essentials Oversized Tee$65Hawaii Varsity Mesh Shorts$80Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Hat$45

How to dress for a Hawaii game

Gameday in Honolulu, HI usually means heat, especially early in the season, so build around breathable pieces and save the hoodie for night games and the cooler weeks late in the year.

• Early-season day game: Keep it light and breathable, and add a hat to block the sun. Wear: Hawaii Essentials Oversized Tee, Hawaii Varsity Mesh Shorts, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Hat.
• Night game or late season: Throw a layer on top once the sun goes down. Wear: Hawaii Varsity Hoodie, Hawaii Varsity Mesh Shorts.
• Everyday on campus: Easy pieces for class, weekends and travel. Wear: Hawaii Essentials Oversized Tee, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Hat.

Hawaii tailgate essentials

Tailgates are long, so comfort matters as much as color. Mesh shorts are the easiest piece to live in all day, an oversized tee layers over anything, and a hat handles sun and bad hair days alike. If the game runs late, toss the hoodie in the car.

Sizing and fit

• Hoodies: Hawaii Varsity Hoodie comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Tees: the Hawaii Essentials Oversized Tee comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL and is cut oversized, so size down for a closer fit.
• Mesh shorts: Hawaii Varsity Mesh Shorts comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Hats: one size fits most.

Not sure? Size exchanges are free, so you can swap if something doesn't fit right.

Hawaii gift ideas

Shopping for a student, a new admit, a proud parent or an alum? These are easy wins:

• Under $50: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Hat ($45).
• The bigger gift: Hawaii Essentials Oversized Tee ($65), Hawaii Varsity Mesh Shorts ($80), Hawaii Varsity Hoodie ($98).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the Hawaii logo is upside down

The upside-down print is UPSIDE's signature. It flips tradition for fans who want their Hawaii pride to look different from what everyone else bought at the bookstore, while staying officially licensed. Read more about the meaning behind upside-down apparel, or see the Hawaii collection launch.

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