All About Aloha Stadium

Aloha Stadium (Hālawa, Oʻahu): History, Swap Meet & What’s Next

Aloha Stadium is Hawaiʻi’s most storied venue, located in Hālawa near Pearl Harbor and a short drive from Honolulu International Airport. Opened in 1975, it hosted University of Hawaiʻi football, NFL Pro Bowls, college bowls, baseball, and blockbuster concerts that cemented its landmark status.

At a Glance

• Opened: 1975 • Capacity: ~50,000 • Location: Hālawa, Oʻahu (next to Skyline’s Hālawa rail station).
• Legacy events: Pro Bowl, Aloha/Oʻahu/Hawaiʻi Bowls, and major 1990s concerts (Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Rolling Stones, Mariah Carey).

Current Status

The stadium has been closed to new fan-attended events due to structural concerns, with plans underway for a replacement as part of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED).

Swap Meet & Marketplace

The beloved Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace continues onsite with regular hours. It’s one of Oʻahu’s best spots for affordable souvenirs, local crafts, snacks, and casual browsing.

UH Football (Where to Watch Now)

While Aloha Stadium is offline, the University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors host home games at the Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex on the UH Mānoa campus.

Getting There

• By car: H-1 to Hālawa; parking areas surround the complex.
• By rail: Skyline to Hālawa station; pedestrian access to the district.

Nearby

• Pearl Harbor Historic Sites (USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri)
• Aiea/Hālawa shopping and dining; quick access to Honolulu and Waikīkī

Know Before You Go

• No stadium events during redevelopment; swap meet remains open with posted hours—check notices before you go.
• NASED: A new stadium and mixed-use district are planned; timelines may shift.

Tours & Things To Do

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