Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Honolulu, HI · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors Athletics
Also known as Hawaii Rainbow Warriors stadium, UH Manoa stadium, Ching Complex.
One clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" is allowed per person; exceptions for a clutch purse up to 5.5" x 8.5" or 3" x 4". All non-conforming bags, including backpacks, purses, camera bags, and binocular cases, are prohibited.
Seat cushions are explicitly allowed; seat backs are explicitly prohibited.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Strollers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item, a firm ban rather than a conditional allowance at this venue.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Umbrellas are explicitly prohibited.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Lower Campus (Zone 20) parking must be pre-purchased online starting at $30; Upper Campus general parking is $15, card/mobile only; an Upper Campus Zone 13 tailgate pass must also be pre-purchased. Gates open 4 hours before kickoff.
Outside alcohol is prohibited; canned alcoholic beverages are sold by hawking vendors, credit-card only, one drink per wristbanded guest per purchase, ID-checked, with sales ending before the 4th quarter.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Reusable water bottles (Hydro Flask, Yeti, Takeya, Thermos, etc.) are explicitly prohibited; vendor-sold bottled water is available inside.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Outside food and beverages are prohibited in the complex; concessions operate inside.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Coolers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Public entry gates are ADA accessible.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Pets are prohibited except service animals.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Personal still cameras with a lens up to 6 inches are permitted for personal use only; camera bags, tripods, monopods, gimbals, and selfie sticks are not permitted, and cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches, video/audio recording devices, and flash photography are strictly prohibited.
Re-entry is allowed at designated gates throughout the complex, per the actively-maintained football-specific gameday page (a separately templated venue page states no re-entry, but that text sits in a section mislabeling the venue as the on-campus baseball stadium, and is treated as a site error rather than a genuine policy).
Exceptions: A conflicting, apparently mistemplated page exists; the football-specific gameday page is treated as authoritative.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗A free pregame "Rooftop Pa'ina" event runs 3 hours before kickoff on the Zone 20 parking structure rooftop; tailgating is permitted only in designated UH Manoa campus areas, with smoking/vaping/alcohol/cooking devices banned in tailgate lots (eating inside a vehicle is permitted).
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Not stadium-specific, but covered generically as "illegal drugs" under prohibited items; Hawaii has not legalized recreational cannabis as of 2026, with only decriminalization of small amounts and a medical-card program in place.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Noise makers are explicitly prohibited, along with confetti, silly string, glitter, streamers, and poppers.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Weapons are explicitly prohibited by UH Athletics. Hawaii Revised Statutes §134-9.1 independently bans firearms, licensed or not, at any stadium or sporting-event venue and separately at the campus or premises of any college or university, including athletic fields — both provisions cover this on-campus venue, under a law expanded to campuses statewide by 2023's Act 52, effective January 1, 2024.
Source: Hawaii Revised Statutes §134-9.1, corroborated by Hawai'i Athletics' Football Game Day Information ↗Tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and vapes are explicitly prohibited, including in tailgating areas.
Source: Hawai'i Athletics - Football Game Day Information ↗Only 18 item types have been independently verified for Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex so far.
Not yet verified for Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex: Bag Storage & Lockers, Medical Supplies & Equipment, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Drones, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex
What is the bag policy and size limit at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Conditional. One clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" is allowed per person; exceptions for a clutch purse up to 5.5" x 8.5" or 3" x 4". All non-conforming bags, including backpacks, purses, camera bags, and binocular cases, are prohibited. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" clear bag; clutch up to 5.5" x 8.5" or 3" x 4".
What are the parking options and cost at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Conditional. Lower Campus (Zone 20) parking must be pre-purchased online starting at $30; Upper Campus general parking is $15, card/mobile only; an Upper Campus Zone 13 tailgate pass must also be pre-purchased. Gates open 4 hours before kickoff. Fee: $30 Lower Campus; $15 Upper Campus general.
What is the water bottle policy at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Not Allowed. Reusable water bottles (Hydro Flask, Yeti, Takeya, Thermos, etc.) are explicitly prohibited; vendor-sold bottled water is available inside.
What is the outside food policy at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Not Allowed. Outside food and beverages are prohibited in the complex; concessions operate inside.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Conditional. Outside alcohol is prohibited; canned alcoholic beverages are sold by hawking vendors, credit-card only, one drink per wristbanded guest per purchase, ID-checked, with sales ending before the 4th quarter.
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Not Allowed. Not stadium-specific, but covered generically as "illegal drugs" under prohibited items; Hawaii has not legalized recreational cannabis as of 2026, with only decriminalization of small amounts and a medical-card program in place.
Are coolers allowed at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Not Allowed. Coolers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Not Allowed. Strollers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item, a firm ban rather than a conditional allowance at this venue.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Allowed. Public entry gates are ADA accessible.
What is the camera policy at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Personal still cameras with a lens up to 6 inches are permitted for personal use only; camera bags, tripods, monopods, gimbals, and selfie sticks are not permitted, and cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches, video/audio recording devices, and flash photography are strictly prohibited. Max size: Camera lens: up to 6 inches.
Are umbrellas allowed at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are explicitly prohibited.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Not Allowed. Noise makers are explicitly prohibited, along with confetti, silly string, glitter, streamers, and poppers.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Conditional. Seat cushions are explicitly allowed; seat backs are explicitly prohibited.
What is the weapons policy at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Not Allowed. Weapons are explicitly prohibited by UH Athletics. Hawaii Revised Statutes §134-9.1 independently bans firearms, licensed or not, at any stadium or sporting-event venue and separately at the campus or premises of any college or university, including athletic fields — both provisions cover this on-campus venue, under a law expanded to campuses statewide by 2023's Act 52, effective January 1, 2024.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and vapes are explicitly prohibited, including in tailgating areas.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Conditional. Pets are prohibited except service animals.
Does Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex allow re-entry?
Allowed. Re-entry is allowed at designated gates throughout the complex, per the actively-maintained football-specific gameday page (a separately templated venue page states no re-entry, but that text sits in a section mislabeling the venue as the on-campus baseball stadium, and is treated as a site error rather than a genuine policy). Exceptions: A conflicting, apparently mistemplated page exists; the football-specific gameday page is treated as authoritative.
What else should I know about Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex's policies?
Conditional. A free pregame "Rooftop Pa'ina" event runs 3 hours before kickoff on the Zone 20 parking structure rooftop; tailgating is permitted only in designated UH Manoa campus areas, with smoking/vaping/alcohol/cooking devices banned in tailgate lots (eating inside a vehicle is permitted).
Is Hawaii Rainbow Warriors stadium the same place as Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Yes — Hawaii Rainbow Warriors stadium is a former or alternate name for Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is UH Manoa stadium the same place as Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Yes — UH Manoa stadium is a former or alternate name for Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Ching Complex the same place as Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex?
Yes — Ching Complex is a former or alternate name for Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.