Live Events & Tickets in Honolulu

Honolulu's live sports calendar concentrates around the Neal S. Blaisdell Center (the city's primary 8,800-seat arena for sporting events), the Stan Sheriff Center (the University of Hawaii's 10,300-seat venue for Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine basketball and volleyball), and the site of the former Aloha Stadium (demolished in 2024; a new stadium is planned for the same location to host Hawaii football). University of Hawaii athletics anchor the city's sports calendar — Rainbow Warriors football and the annual invitational basketball tournaments draw fans from across the Pacific. Hawaii's geographic isolation creates a unique home-field advantage, as visiting teams must travel thousands of miles and adjust to the time zone. The Pro Bowl (NFL all-star game) was hosted in Honolulu for decades, cementing the city's connection to professional football. Surfing and ocean sports have deep cultural roots — the Triple Crown of Surfing on Oahu's North Shore each November and December is one of the most prestigious events in professional surfing. The Honolulu Marathon in December draws 25,000+ runners from around the world. The Diamond Head Classic and Maui Invitational college basketball tournaments bring elite programs to the islands each November.