The central question concerns the presence of a National Football League franchise within the state of Hawaii. Currently, no NFL team is based in the Hawaiian Islands. The League’s thirty-two teams are located throughout the continental United States.
The absence of a Hawaiian NFL team is primarily due to logistical challenges, including significant travel distances for away games. The substantial costs associated with transporting a team and its equipment regularly across the Pacific Ocean present a considerable barrier. Historically, smaller market size and limited stadium infrastructure have also contributed to the situation.