The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa announced its 2026 Mountain West women's soccer schedule on May 20, marking the Rainbow Wahine's first season competing in the conference. The announcement sets the stage for a debut campaign that will test the team against a mix of familiar rivals and new conference foes.
The campaign opens with a two‑game road swing through Colorado, beginning with a matchup against Colorado College on September 24, followed by a contest versus Air Force on September 27. Those early tests will give the squad a chance to acclimate to the rigors of Mountain West play.
A New Era for the Rainbow Wahine
After the initial road tests, the team will return home for its first conference fixtures in early October, starting with a showdown against Nevada on October 7, then welcoming UTEP on October 11. Those home dates will be the first opportunities for fans to see the Rainbow Wahine in Mountain West colors.
The schedule then takes the Rainbow Wahine across the West Coast, with games at San José State on October 15 and at UC Davis on October 18, before a home clash with Grand Canyon on October 24. The slate blends travel challenges with key home matchups that could shape the team's momentum.
The regular season wraps up with a back‑to‑back home stretch against UNLV on October 28 and New Mexico on November 1, culminating in a final league test at Wyoming on November 7. The Mountain West Women’s Soccer Championship is slated for the week of November 8, offering a potential postseason spotlight.
All matches will be streamed live on the Mountain West's new subscription platform, giving fans unprecedented access to the team's debut conference campaign. The broadcast strategy underscores the conference's commitment to growing visibility for women's soccer.