A highly anticipated postseason matchup will take place in Honolulu on Christmas Eve, as Cal and Hawaii get ready to face off in the Hawaii Bowl.
Cal has just concluded an interesting 7-5 season, marking the program’s first winning record since 2019. True freshman quarterback Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele led the Golden Bears to a couple wins over ranked opponents, but Cal’s 31-10 loss to rival Stanford resulted in head coach Justin Wilcox getting fired.
As for Hawaii, this marks the program’s first bowl appearance since 2020. Head coach and Hawaii quarterback legend Timmy Chang has gotten the Rainbow Warriors into shape, going 8-4 on the season and 6-1 at home. Hawaii could benefit once again from a solid home-turf advantage.
Who will end their season with a win?
Here’s everything you need to know about Cal vs. Hawaii, including TV channel and streaming options for the 2025 Hawaii Bowl.
What channel is Cal vs. Hawaii on? TV channel, live stream
The 2025 Hawaii Bowl will be broadcast nationally on ESPN with Chris Cotter, Max Browne and Harry Lyles Jr. on the call. Fans and cord-cutters can also stream the action live on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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Cal vs. Hawaii start time
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 24
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 5 p.m. PT
Cal vs. Hawaii will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be played at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Complex in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Cal vs. Hawaii radio station
The 2025 Hawaii Bowl between Cal and Hawaii can also be heard on SiriusXM. The Rainbow Warriors’ call will be on channel 80, while the Golden Bears’ call will be on channel 84.
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College football bowl schedule 2025-26
Wednesday, Dec. 24
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Bowl | California vs. Hawaii | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Dec. 26
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| GameAbove Sports Bowl | Northwestern vs. Central Michigan | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Rate Bowl | Minnesota vs. New Mexico | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| First Responder Bowl | UTSA vs. Florida International | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Saturday, Dec. 27
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bowl | East Carolina vs. Pitt | 11 a.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Pinstripe Bowl | Clemson vs. Penn State | Noon | ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Fenway Bowl | Army vs. UConn | 2:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Pop-Tarts Bowl | BYU vs. Georgia Tech | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Arizona Bowl | Fresno State vs. Miami (Ohio) | 4:30 p.m. | The CW Network, Fubo |
| New Mexico Bowl | San Diego State vs. North Texas | 5:45 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Gator Bowl | Missouri vs. Virginia | 7:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Texas Bowl | Houston vs. LSU | 9:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Monday, Dec. 29
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Bowl | Georgia Southern vs. App State | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Tuesday, Dec. 30
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Bowl | Louisiana Tech vs. Coastal Carolina | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Music City Bowl | Illinois vs. Tennessee | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Alamo Bowl | TCU vs. USC | 9 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Wednesday, Dec. 31
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReliaQuest Bowl | Vanderbilt vs. Iowa | Noon | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Sun Bowl | Duke vs. Arizona State | 2 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| Citrus Bowl | Texas vs. Michigan | 3 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Las Vegas Bowl | Utah vs. Nebraska | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl) | Ohio State vs. Miami (Fla.) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Thursday, Jan. 1
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) | Texas Tech vs. Oregon | Noon | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) | Indiana vs. Alabama | 4 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) | Georgia vs. Ole Miss | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Jan. 2
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Bowl | Texas State vs. Rice | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Liberty Bowl | Cincinnati vs. Navy | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Duke’s Mayo Bowl | Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Holiday Bowl | SMU vs. Arizona | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 8
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Fiesta Bowl) | Cotton winner vs. Sugar winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Jan. 9
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Peach Bowl) | Rose winner vs. Orange winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Monday, Jan. 19
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP National Championship | TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
