Hawaii Warriors Logo PNG
Since 1909, the University of Mānoa has been developing sports venues. The latest Hawaii Warriors logo features minimalism and reflects a commitment to national roots. The graphic motifs of the indigenous people ensure brand recognition and showcase their key features.
Hawaii Warriors athletics began in 1909 on Oahu, initially competing as an independent program. Distance from the mainland shaped scheduling and costs from the start. In 1923, the team adopted the name Rainbows, which was later changed to Warriors in 1974.
From 1979 to 2012, Hawaii competed in the Western Athletic Conference. In 2012, football and several major sports moved to the Mountain West Conference, while other teams remained or shifted to the Big West Conference, creating a split structure across sports.
A defining era came under coach June Jones, hired in 1997. Using the run-and-shoot system, he built a high-output offense. In 2005, quarterback Colt Brennan arrived after leaving Colorado and led the NCAA in touchdown passes and total offense in his first season.
In 2006, Brennan set records with 5,549 passing yards and 58 touchdowns, surpassing David Klingler of Houston. He ranked sixth in Heisman voting as Hawaii finished 11:3. In 2007, the team went 12:0 in the regular season, with Brennan finishing third in Heisman voting.
The run ended in the 2008 Sugar Bowl with a 10:41 loss to Georgia. Brennan closed his career with 14,193 yards and 131 touchdowns, later surpassed by Case Keenum. Jones recorded 76 wins, the highest total by a head coach in program history.
Meaning and History
The 1982 logo did not do without one of the main symbols of the “Hawaiian Warriors,” a multicolored rainbow. According to legend, it appeared next to the stadium during the final match in 1923. Since then, rumors have circulated that the athletes of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa cannot lose when a rainbow appears in the sky. However, the artists did not depict it in full, settling on four colors: red, yellow, green, and blue. They also supplemented the composition with the letters “U” and “H.”
The bright emblem lasted until 1997. In 1998, it was replaced by the brand’s brutal name, “H,” which has sharp notches on the outer sides. The drawing traces the motifs of a traditional totem pole. The palette is restrained: green, white, black, and blue. The last two colors are used for outlines, and the first two are the main ones.
What is Hawaii Warriors?
The Hawaii Warriors (or Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wāhine) is the University of Hawaiʻi sports department at Mānoa. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, it consists of 19 student teams. Athletes compete in NCAA Division I, representing the Big West Conference.
1980 – 2000
2000 – today
Hawaii Warriors Basketball
The Rainbow Warriors participated in the NAIA tournament in 1949. After that, they participated in eight NIT tournaments and five NCAA tournaments. The women’s team also attended five NCAA tournaments. The last time this happened was in 2016.
Hawaii Warriors Baseball
The university acquired a baseball program in 1923. In 1980, the athletes competed in the College World Series and finished second. Currently, the athletes are coached by Mike Trapasso.