Aloha Stadium

The Conversation had the chance to talk with Gov. Josh Green about Las Vegas' rise as a sports destination and how Hawaiʻi can apply strategies to boost our image in the sports world.

Under the leadership of Ryan Andrews, Aloha Stadium has returned to 90% of its pre-pandemic revenue — back when it hosted football games and large concerts. The stadium itself has been closed to events for years, but the parking lot has become a hub for community events. The Conversation's Maddie Bender has more.

Two development teams were in the running to build the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District, and then, all of a sudden, one dropped out. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz spoke to Stadium Authority Chair Brennon Morioka about moving forward with only one proposal.

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Two groups of developers were picked in March to submit a plan for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District project. While one group has now stepped out, the state says the remaining group will continue with the RFP process.

The public-private partnership would deliver a new stadium, 4,500 residential units, as well as retail and commercial spaces. The chosen master developer will operate and maintain the facility for 30 years.

On Wednesday Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Honolulu City Council Bill 50 and 51, expanding and rezoning the area covered by the Hālawa Area Transit-Oriented Development Plan.

A Request for Proposals is the first step in the procurement process and will provide both the NASED and the surrounding area to be delivered jointly as one integrated project. Officials say the new Aloha Stadium is on track to open for the 2028 UH football season.

Officials say new plans for the revamped Aloha Stadium will offer more transparency and actually get the ball rolling. They now estimate the venue to open by the 2028 football season. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon reports on the proposed public-private partnership.

Longtime UH football fans of all ages gave one last goodbye to Aloha Stadium on Saturday. The facility opened up for a once-in-a-lifetime event where anyone could walk through the locker rooms, see memorabilia and even purchase a piece of the stadium. HPR's Casey Harlow spoke with attendees about their favorite memories.