Rainbow Wahine volleyball returns to action this week, with the University of Hawaii women opening the 2026 season Friday night against Georgia Southern at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
Following training camp and an exhibition tune-up, the Rainbow Wahine head into a three-match weekend as part of the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball event.
Rainbow Wahine volleyball opens Friday
Hawaii will face Georgia Southern in the opener at SimpliFi Arena, then continue through the weekend with two additional matches to complete the three-match slate. The program enters game week after closing out its lone exhibition, using camp and preseason reps to finalize rotations and build rhythm before the first serve.
The home tournament setting offers local fans an early look at the Rainbow Wahine, who traditionally draw one of the nation’s top volleyball crowds at Stan Sheriff Center. The Hawaiian Airlines showcase provides a compact opening-weekend test before Hawaii heads into the broader nonconference schedule.
Match times, broadcast details, and the full weekend schedule were not immediately provided. Fans are encouraged to check UH athletics channels for updates on opponents, times, and ticket information, as well as recent coverage like Rainbow Wahine sweep Chaminade to open Walker era.
