ESPN Events Reveals Bracket for 2023 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic
ESPN Events has unveiled the matchups for the 2023 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic to be held December 21, 22 and 24th. The eight-team tournament includes 12 games played over a four-day stretch at the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu. This year marks the 14th edition of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic.
The participating teams are Georgia Tech (Atlantic Coast), Nevada (Mountain West), Old Dominion (Sun Belt),
Portland (West Coast), Temple (American Athletic), TCU (Big 12), UMass (Atlantic 10) and tournament host and defending tournament champion Hawai’i (Big West).
| Date | Time (HT) | Matchup/Event | Network |
| Thu, Dec. 21 | 10 a.m. | Nevada vs. Temple | ESPNU |
| 12 p.m. | TCU vs. Old Dominion | ESPNU | |
| 4 p.m. | Georgia Tech vs. UMass | ESPN2 | |
| 6 p.m. | Portland vs. Hawai‘i | ESPN2 | |
| Fri, Dec. 22 | 12 p.m. | Semifinal #1 | ESPN2 |
| 2:30 p.m. | Consolation #1 | ESPN+ | |
| 6 p.m. | Semifinal #2 | ESPN2 | |
| 8 p.m. | Consolation #2 | ESPN2 | |
| Sun, Dec. 24 | 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. | Seventh Place Game | ESPNU |
| 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. | Fifth Place Game | ESPNU | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Third Place Game | ESPN2 | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Championship Game | ESPN2 |
*** Click here for Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Media Kit.
Tickets are expected to go on sale in October. Exclusive airfare offers from Hawaiian Airlines, title sponsor of the tournament and special hotel rates from OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels, the official hospitality sponsor, can be found at https://espnevents.com/hawaiian-airlines-diamond-head-classic/travel/. Visit the tournament website at hawaiianairlinesdiamondheadclassic.com to sign up for special email offers, and for more information. Additional funding for the event has been provided by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Signature Events Program.
Previous Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic tournament champions include USC (2009, 2017), Butler (2010), Kansas State (2011), Arizona (2012), Iowa State (2013), George Washington (2014), Oklahoma (2015), San Diego State (2016), TCU (2018), Houston (2019), Vanderbilt (2021) and Hawai‘i (2022).
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About ESPN Events
ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of collegiate sporting events nationwide. In 2023, the 33-event schedule includes four early-season college football kickoff games, 17 college bowl games, 10 college basketball events, a college softball event and the inaugural Band of the Year National Championship, in addition to a new college gymnastics event coming in 2024. Collectively, these events account for over 400 hours of live programming on ESPN platforms, reaching 60 million viewers and attracting more than 650,000 annual attendees. Each year, the portfolio of events features more than 20 Division I conferences and hosts over 4,000 participating student-athletes. 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.
Hawaiian Airlines
Now in its 94th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi’s biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.
Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. In 2022, the carrier topped Travel + Leisure’s 2022 World’s Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline and was named Hawaiʻi’s best employer by Forbes. Hawaiian® led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.
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OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels
For 75 years, OUTRIGGER has charted a journey of discovery – expanding from Hawai‘i to premier resort destinations including Fiji, Mauritius, Thailand and the Maldives. The privately held hospitality company invites guests to ‘Come Be Here’ with authentic Signature Experiences and the Outrigger DISCOVERY loyalty program – a member of the award-winning Global Hotel Alliance (GHA). OUTRIGGER’s multi-branded portfolio includes OUTRIGGER® Resorts, OHANA Hotels by OUTRIGGER®, Hawaii Vacation Condos by Outrigger®, Kapalua Villas Maui and Honua Kai Resort & Spa Maui while also managing select properties from top international hotel brands including Embassy Suites by Hilton®, Best Western® and Hilton Grand Vacations®. Find out more at OUTRIGGER.com or visit @OUTRIGGERResorts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is the state agency responsible for representing The Hawaiian Islands around the world, and for holistically managing tourism in a sustainable manner consistent with community desires, economic goals, cultural values, preservation of natural resources, and visitor industry needs. HTA works with the community and industry to Mālama Kuʻu Home – care for our beloved home. For more information about HTA, visit www.hawaiitourismauthority.org or follow @HawaiiHTA on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
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