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The nation's premier early-season college basketball tournament.

Half a century ago, the NCAA opened the door to greater competitive equity in college sports by adopting what is known by many as the Hawaiian Exemption, paving the way for Hawaii-based colleges to compete with mainland schools in spite of their geographic isolation. On December 23, 1982, little-known NAIA-school Chaminade upset top-ranked Virginia, led by three-time MVP Ralph Sampson, 77-72. Called "the greatest upset in college basketball history," the win put host Chaminade on the map nationwide and led to the creation of what was then called the Maui Classic.

10/14/2026

Oʻahu families, let’s hoop! 🏀 Live on the island or visiting this weekend? Join us in Honolulu this Saturday for a FREE Southwest Maui Invitational Hoops Clinic!

Students in grades 3–8 can hit the court with the Chaminade University men’s basketball team (GoSwords) for fun and fundamentals and take home a complimentary T-shirt and basketball.

📅 Saturday, October 17
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, Spalding Honolulu Clubhouse, 1704 Waiola Street
🕘 Check-in: 9:15–9:30 a.m.
🏀 Clinic: 9:30–11 a.m.

Register your young hooper today: bit.ly/4zt8xzv

10/12/2026

“Growing up, this event was the start of basketball season to me, so for us to be a part of it is everything.”

Maui Mondays rolls on with the Rams! 🏀 🐏

This week, Andy Katz sits down with Colorado State Men's Basketball Head Coach Ali Farokhmanesh to talk about what the Southwest Maui Invitational means to his program, building this year’s team and preparing for an opening matchup with Arizona.

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10/01/2026

Four games. One unforgettable day of Maui Magic.

All Day Reserved tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Southwest Maui Invitational!

Choose Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and catch all four games on the day you choose from your reserved seat at the Lahaina Civic Center.

From first tip to the final buzzer, there's no better way to experience a full day of basketball in paradise.

🎟️ mauiinvitational.com/tickets

09/30/2026

Tip off Tournament week on the links. ⛳️🌴

The Southwest Maui Invitational Golf Championship returns to Kaanapali Golf Resort on Sunday, Nov. 22. Bring your foursome and your A-game and tee it up in a four-person scramble before your team battles on the hardwood.

Spots are limited, so secure your spot today.

🔗 mauiinvitational.com/experiences

09/28/2026

“The tradition of the Tournament is phenomenal, and for us to get invited is tremendous for our program.”

For our first Maui Mondays coaches chat, Andy Katz sits down with Washington Husky Men's Basketball Head Coach Danny Sprinkle to talk about what it means to be part of the Southwest Maui Invitational and bring the Huskies to the Lahaina Civic Center for the first time since 2010. ☀️🌊🏀

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09/03/2026

Kamaʻāina tickets are ON SALE NOW! 🌺🏀

All Hawaiʻi residents can now secure tickets for the 2026 Southwest Maui Invitational at a special rate.

Experience three unforgettable days of sun, surf and hoops and Maui Magic at the Lahaina Civic Center.

🎟️ First come, first served
2️⃣ Limit two tickets per event, per transaction
💳 Payment must be made with a credit card with an active Hawaiʻi billing ZIP code

🔗 mauiinvitational.com/tickets

08/27/2026

Something special is coming for our Hawaiʻi ʻohana. 🌺

Kamaʻāina tickets for the 2026 Southwest Maui Invitational are going on sale a week from today.

📅 Thursday, Sept. 3
⏰ 10 a.m. HST
🔗 mauiinvitational.com/tickets

A limited number will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so mark your calendars and get ready for Maui Magic. 🌴

08/19/2026

Maui Magic is calling. ☀️🌊🏀

2026 Southwest Maui Invitational ticket packages are now on sale!

Secure your spot for three unforgettable days of college basketball at the Lahaina Civic Center this November.

🎟️: bit.ly/4xPzpJp

08/12/2026

Last call for Maui Magic. ☀️🌊🏀

The Southwest Maui Invitational Fan Sweepstakes closes tomorrow (Aug. 13, 11:59 pm EST). Don’t miss your chance to win Southwest Airlines flights, a five-night stay at The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, All-Tournament tickets, hospitality access and more.

Enter now before time runs out: mauiinvitational.com/sweepstakes

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08/06/2026

Time is ticking on your chance to wake up to views like this through the Southwest Maui Invitational Fan Sweepstakes. ⏳

The ultimate Tournament experience, including Southwest Airlines flights, a five-night stay at The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, tickets, hospitality and more, could be yours. ✈️🏨🎟️🏝️🌺

Enter today before the August 13 deadline: mauiinvitational.com/sweepstakes

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Address

1840 Honoapiilani Highway
Lahaina, HI
96761

Website

http://www.mauiinvitational.com/

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