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2022 EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl Slated For Christmas Eve

HONOLULU – The 19th edition of the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl is slated for Christmas Eve and will be played at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus.

Showcasing teams from the Mountain West and Conference USA, the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl will kick off Saturday, Dec. 24th at 8:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. HT) on ESPN.

“We look forward to hosting college football fans’ favorite holiday tradition, the EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl, while also providing visitors and student athletes the unique experiences that only Hawai’i can offer,” said executive director Daryl Garvin.

The Ching Athletics Complex will serve as the temporary home of the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl while the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District is completed. Aloha Stadium hosted the bowl game annually from 2002 to 2019.

A Mountain West team has played in the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl every year since 2012. Conference USA will send a representative for the 12th time in EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl history.

The EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl is known for its high scoring, thrilling offenses, and close games with two overtime contests and seven games decided by one touchdown or less. In addition to promoting the island way of life by sponsoring events intrinsic to Hawai‘i, the bowl supports many non-profit organizations through the Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation. More than $1 million has been awarded to local charities since the inception of the Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation. Additionally, through the Extra Yard for Teachers program, the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl has partnered with Teach for America Hawai’i to support teachers, schools and students.

The bowl game was created in 2002 after the hometown Rainbow Warriors finished the 2001 season with a 9-3 record and were not invited to a bowl game. The University of Hawai’i has participated in the bowl a record nine times.

The 2020 and 2021 games were not played due to Covid-19.  Tickets are expected to go on sale later this summer.

ESPN Events

ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of collegiate sporting events nationwide. In 2022, the 32-event schedule includes three early-season college football kickoff games, 17 college bowl games, 11 college basketball events, and a college softball event, which account for approximately 400 hours of live programming, while reaching nearly 64 million viewers and attracting over 800,000 annual attendees. With satellite offices in more than 10 cities across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans.

For more information, visit the official website, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube pages.

About EasyPost

EasyPost is a technology leader that builds shipping solutions for e-commerce brands, fulfillment providers, and online marketplaces. The company provides a best-in-class, multi-carrier shipping API that removes the technical complexities of logistics while making shipping more reliable, efficient, and affordable. Headquartered in Lehi, Utah, EasyPost is available in over 200 countries worldwide and has executed over one billion shipments. For more information, go to easypost.com.

Media Contacts:

Bill Hofheimer at 860-766-9589; Bill.Hofheimer@espn.com

Derek Inouchi at 808-956-4478; hawaiibowlmedia@gmail.com

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai‘i has accepted an invitation to the 2021 EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl.

The Rainbow Warriors (6-7) will represent the Mountain West and will face Memphis of the American Athletic Conference in the 19^th edition of the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl.

“On behalf of the EasyPost Hawaiʻi Bowl Executive Committee and ESPN Events, I’m pleased to announce the University of Hawaiʻi has accepted an invitation to represent the Mountain West in the 2021 EasyPost Hawaiʻi Bowl,” said EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl Executive Director Daryl Garvin.

UH will be making its 10^th Hawai‘i Bowl appearance and playing in its 15^th bowl all-time with an 8-6 overall record. Hawai‘i is bowl bound for the fourth consecutive season and fifth time in the last six years.

Under the direction of second-year head coach Todd Graham, the Rainbow Warriors finished the season in a tie for fourth place in the MW’s West Division. Hawai‘i is among the nation’s leaders in takeaways (27) while defensive back Khoury Bethley is tied for the FBS lead with five interceptions. All-purpose back Calvin Turner, Jr., leads the team with 12 touchdowns.

Owned and operated by ESPN Events, the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl will be played Friday, Dec. 24 at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus. Kickoff is 3 p.m. HT (8 p.m. ET) and the game will be televised on ESPN.

Tickets for the 2021 EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl are currently on sale at etickethawaii.com or at the UH Ticket Office (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. HST). All attendees must either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a negative test and download the LumiSight UH app where they will upload their vaccination card/test results and complete the daily health check-in. Anyone entering the state of Hawai‘i must adhere to the state’s Safe Travels program. Click here for more information about Safe Travels Hawai‘i.

ESPN Events 

ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of 35 collegiate sporting events nationwide. The roster includes five early-season college football games, 17 college bowl games, 12 college basketball events and a college softball event, which accounts for approximately 400 hours of live programming, reaches nearly 64 million viewers and attracts over 800,000 attendees each year. With satellite offices in more than 10 markets across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans.

For more information, visit the official website, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube pages.

About EasyPost:

The platform behind billions of packages, EasyPost’s reliable, scalable, and flexible shipping API empowers eCommerce businesses across the globe to ship with ease. Compare rates of 100+ carriers through a single integration and take advantage of our RESTful API’s 99.99% uptime; the most reliable in the industry. Tap into our data-backed optimizations to save up to 74% on shipping costs and improve on-time delivery to 90 percent or higher. We’ve already saved our customers tens of thousands of hours of development, removing technical complexities and allowing them to focus on business growth. We’re just getting started! Visit EasyPost.com to set up an account today.

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Media contacts

EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl Contact: Derek Inouchi at 808-956-4478 or hawaiibowlmedia@gmail.com
ESPN Events Media Contact: Bill Hofheimer at 860-766-9589 or bill.hofheimer@espn.com

HONOLULU – The University of Memphis has accepted an invitation to the 2021 EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl. Representing the American Athletic Conference, the Tigers (6-6) will meet a team from the Mountain West in the 19^th edition of the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl.

“We are thrilled to welcome the University of Memphis Tigers to the EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl, and look forward to sharing the aloha spirit with their student athletes, administrators and fans,” said EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl Executive Director Daryl Garvin.

Memphis became bowl eligible for the eighth consecutive season after a 33-28 win over Tulane on Saturday. The Tigers will be making their 15^th all-time bowl appearance with a 6-8 overall bowl record.

The Tigers feature one of the nation’s top wide receivers in Calvin Austin III, who has 1,149 yards on 74 receptions and 10 total touchdowns. Defensively, linebacker JJ Russell is among the nation’s leaders in tackles with 123. Head Coach Ryan Silverfield (14-10) is in his second full season at Memphis and will be coaching his third bowl game with the Tigers.

Owned and operated by ESPN Events, the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl will be played Friday, Dec. 24 at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus. Kickoff is 3 p.m. HST (8 p.m. ET) and the game will be televised on ESPN.

Tickets for the 2021 EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl went on sale Monday, Nov. 29, online at etickethawaii.com or at the UH Ticket Office (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. HST). All attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and download the LumiSight UH app where they will upload their vaccination card and complete the daily health check-in. Anyone entering the state of Hawai‘i must adhere to the state’s Safe Travels program. Click here for more information about Safe Travels Hawai‘i.

ESPN Events 

ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of 35 collegiate sporting events nationwide. The roster includes five early-season college football games, 17 college bowl games, 12 college basketball events and a college softball event, which accounts for approximately 400 hours of live programming, reaches nearly 64 million viewers and attracts over 800,000 attendees each year. With satellite offices in more than 10 markets across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans.

For more information, visit the official website, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube pages.

About EasyPost:

The platform behind billions of packages, EasyPost’s reliable, scalable, and flexible shipping API empowers eCommerce businesses across the globe to ship with ease. Compare rates of 100+ carriers through a single integration and take advantage of our RESTful API’s 99.99% uptime; the most reliable in the industry. Tap into our data-backed optimizations to save up to 74% on shipping costs and improve on-time delivery to 90 percent or higher. We’ve already saved our customers tens of thousands of hours of development, removing technical complexities and allowing them to focus on business growth. We’re just getting started! Visit EasyPost.com to set up an account today.

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Media contacts

EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl Contact: Derek Inouchi at 808-956-4478 or hawaiibowlmedia@gmail.com

ESPN Media Contact: Amanda Brooks at 704-973-5042 or Amanda.D.Brooks@espn.com

HONOLULU – Tickets for the 2021 EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl go on sale Monday, Nov. 29 either online at etickethawaii.com or at the UH Ticket Office (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. HST).

The 19th edition of the bowl game will be played Friday, Dec. 24 at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus, and will feature a team from the Mountain West against a team from the American. Kickoff is 3 p.m.

Prices:

Sidelines – $65

Diamond Head Endzone – $50

‘Ewa Endzone – $30

Fees may apply

In order to attend the game, attendees must show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Spectators must download the free LumiSight UH health check app, where they will be able to upload their vaccination card (24 hours prior) and complete the daily health screening prior to entering the campus.

LumiSight UH is available for free on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. It is also available on the LumiSight UH website for those without access to a suitable mobile device, or those who prefer not to download the mobile app.

The Ching Complex will serve as the temporary home of the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl while construction of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District is completed.

For more game day information and guidelines for the Ching Complex, visit TheHawaiiBowl.com.

ESPN Events 

ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of 34 collegiate sporting events nationwide. The roster includes five early-season college football games, 17 college bowl games, 11 college basketball events and a college softball event, which accounts for approximately 400 hours of live programming, reaches nearly 64 million viewers and attracts over 800,000 attendees each year. With satellite offices in more than 10 markets across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans.

For more information, visit the official website, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube pages.

About EasyPost:

The platform behind billions of packages, EasyPost’s reliable, scalable, and flexible shipping API empowers eCommerce businesses across the globe to ship with ease. Compare rates of 100+ carriers through a single integration and take advantage of our RESTful API’s 99.99% uptime; the most reliable in the industry. Tap into our data-backed optimizations to save up to 74% on shipping costs and improve on-time delivery to 90 percent or higher. We’ve already saved our customers tens of thousands of hours of development, removing technical complexities and allowing them to focus on business growth. We’re just getting started! Visit EasyPost.com to set up an account today.

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Media contacts

Hawai‘i Bowl Contact: Derek Inouchi at 808-956-4478 or hawaiibowlmedia@gmail.com

ESPN Media Contact: Amanda Brooks at 704-973-5042 or Amanda.D.Brooks@espn.com

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Bowl has signed a three-year title sponsorship agreement with EasyPost to become the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl. The ESPN Events’ owned and operated event is set for Christmas Eve – Friday, Dec. 24, at 8 p.m. ET/3 p.m. HT, featuring a team from the Mountain West versus a team from the American Athletic Conference. Founded in 2012, EasyPost is the first RESTful API for shipping. The title sponsorship was brokered by Denver-based Impression Sports & Entertainment, a Playfly Sports company.

The 19^th edition of the bowl game will be played at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus.

“This year marks a new chapter for our bowl game with a new title sponsor, and kick off at the new Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Christmas Eve,” said Daryl Garvin, executive director. “We are thrilled to welcome EasyPost to Hawaii’s holiday tradition.”

“EasyPost is extremely proud to be the title sponsor for the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl,” said Jarrett Streebin, Founder and CEO of EasyPost. “The team behind our best-in-class shipping API is honored to support these best-in-class athletes on their journeys to greatness. EasyPost can’t wait to cheer on these talented athletes as they participate in this beloved football tradition.”

About EasyPost:

The platform behind billions of packages, EasyPost’s reliable, scalable, and flexible shipping API empowers eCommerce businesses across the globe to ship with ease. Compare rates of 100+ carriers through a single integration and take advantage of our RESTful API’s 99.99% uptime; the most reliable in the industry. Tap into our data-backed optimizations to save up to 74% on shipping costs and improve on-time delivery to 90 percent or higher. We’ve already saved our customers tens of thousands of hours of development, removing technical complexities and allowing them to focus on business growth. We’re just getting started! Visit EasyPost.com to set up an account today.

About Impression Sports & Entertainment

Impression Sports & Entertainment, a division of Playfly Sports, is an international sports marketing agency that provides clients with full-service sponsorship sales representation, sponsorship consulting and venue naming rights services. Founded in 2011 and based in Denver, Impression Sports partners with top organizations in the sports world including USC, Florida Citrus Sports, The Independence Bowl Foundation, New Orleans Pelicans, Auburn University, the Fiesta Bowl Organization, USA Swimming, Sun Bowl Association and ESPN Events among others. Follow Impression Sports and Entertainment on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook: @ImpressionISE.

www.impressionsports.com

About Playfly Sports

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of high school and college multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through CSL Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com and follow Playfly Sports on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook: @PlayflySports.

www.playfly.com

ESPN Events 

ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of 34 collegiate sporting events nationwide. The roster includes five early-season college football games, 17 college bowl games, 11 college basketball events and a college softball event, which accounts for approximately 400 hours of live programming, reaches nearly 64 million viewers and attracts over 800,000 attendees each year. With satellite offices in more than 10 markets across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans.

For more information, visit the official website, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube pages.

HONOLULU – The 19^th annual Hawai‘i Bowl returns this Christmas Eve and will be played at the brand-new Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus.

This year’s contest will pit the Mountain West versus the American Athletic Conference. Kick-off time is 8 p.m. ET (3 p.m. HT) on ESPN.

“We look forward to the 2021 Hawaiʻi Bowl and the opportunities the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex will provide our fans to continue their holiday tradition of cheering for their favorite teams in person,” executive director Daryl Garvin said.

The Ching Athletics Complex will serve as the temporary home of the Hawai‘i Bowl while the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District is completed. The Hawai‘i Bowl was held at Aloha Stadium every year from 2002-2019. The new stadium is projected to open in 2024.

The University of Hawai‘i won the last Hawai‘i Bowl played in 2019 with a thrilling 38-34 victory that featured a high-scoring first half with 55 combined points.

A Mountain West team has played in the Hawai‘i Bowl every year since 2012. The American will send a representative for the third time in Hawai‘i Bowl history.

The Hawai‘i Bowl is known for its high scoring, thrilling offenses, and close games with two overtime contests and seven games decided by one touchdown or less. In addition to promoting the island way of life by sponsoring events intrinsic to Hawai‘i, the bowl supports many non-profit organizations through the Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation. More than $1 million has been awarded to local charities since the inception of the Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation.

The bowl game was created in 2002 after the hometown Rainbow Warriors finished the 2001 season with a 9-3 record and was not invited to a bowl game. UH has participated in the bowl a record nine times.

The 2020 game was canceled due to the pandemic.

ESPN Events 

ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of 34 collegiate sporting events nationwide. The roster includes five early-season college football games, 17 college bowl games, 11 college basketball events and a college softball event, which accounts for approximately 400 hours of live programming, reaches nearly 64 million viewers and attracts over 800,000 attendees each year. With satellite offices in more than 10 markets across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans.

For more information, visit the official website, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube pages.

ORLANDO, FL– ESPN Events and the Orlando Sports Foundation (OSF) announced today that FBC Mortgage, LLC, will continue as the title sponsor of the Cure Bowl. Kickoff for the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl is set for Saturday, Dec. 26, at noon ET on ESPN.

Click here to read more.

HOUSTON – Lone Star Sports & Entertainment and ESPN Events today announced Mercari, Inc. (Mercari US) as the new title sponsor of the Texas Bowl, an annual collegiate postseason showdown between teams from the Big 12 Conference and the Southeastern Conference.

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ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, has announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with Cricket Wireless, who will be the new title sponsor for the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff and Celebration Bowl. Both events, which are staged in Atlanta, celebrate the tradition, legacy and values of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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BOCA RATON, Fla. (December 3, 2020) – ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, has announced RoofClaim.com as the title sponsor for the Boca Raton Bowl, the annual college football postseason game played in Boca Raton, Florida. Beginning with this year’s game, the bowl will now be known as the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl. RoofClaim.com will serve as the title sponsor through the 2023 season.

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