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Southwest Maui Invitational

Visiting Maui

Visiting Maui

When you are not cheering on your favorite team at the Lahaina Civic Center, be sure to catch all of the action around the island!

Want to be a partner of college basketball's premier early-season tournament? Email sponsorship@mauiinvitational.com today!

Travel and Hotels

Discover the ultimate Kaanapali Beach hotel - Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa. Surrounded by 40 lush, immaculately landscaped beachfront acres our breathtaking Maui hotel presents an astonishing array of delightful ways to spend your days and nights. Our inviting resort hotel in Maui is also ideal for families. Enjoy fun pools with a rope bridge stretched out across them and a spectacular 150-foot lava tube slide. Plus, there's an abundance of wildlife, everything from parrots and flamingos to swans and penguins.

The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is the premier location for a dream Hawaiian vacation. Situated on Kaanapali Beach, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is the most romantic escape in all the Hawaiian Islands… the dramatic point at which the legendary Black Rock of Kaanapali meets the ocean. Anchored by the Black Rock itself, this spectacular Maui hotel beckons hopeless romantics, discerning honeymooners, and fun-seeking families.

Head to Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa's Black Rock Sports Bar and enjoy fresh brews and classic pub favorites while cheering on your favorite team. With multiple TVs, a selection of Kona Brewing Co. craft beers, refreshing beverages and an all-day menu, it's the best local spot to follow the action. Open daily through November 23 from 8 AM to 10 PM for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Overlooking the cobalt-blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa on legendary Ka'anapali Beach is the perfect island resort for an inspiring Hawaiian vacation. With its beachfront setting, magnificent aquatic playground with five pools and tropical gardens, this Maui hotel appeals to honeymooners and families alike. From uplifting renewal at the Heavenly Spa to world-class dining in oceanfront restaurants, cultural fun, golfing and watersport adventures - the choices are endless.


Restaurants

Leilani's on the Beach is located right on famous Ka'anapali Beach at Whalers Village. Leilani's is a favorite for sweeping sunset views, Hawaii's fresh fish, seafood and premium steaks, tropical cocktails, live entertainment and one of Maui's most extensive selections of exclusive & seasonal craft beers.


Shopping and Services

Tommy Bahama is proud to be an official sponsor of this year's tournament. We're wishing every team good luck and aloha as they prepare to play! Shop Tommy Bahama this holiday season – including our Collegiate-inspired styles for students, fans and alumni alike. Visit us at The Shops at Wailea, Whalers Village and TommyBahama.com. 

HMSA, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, is a reliable name in Hawaii health care. Established in 1938, we're Hawaii's most experienced and most preferred health plan. Over half of Hawaii residents choose HMSA for their health care needs. We're dedicated to providing quality, affordable health plans and employee benefit services, and invest in the health of our entire state through programs like Blue Zones Project®, HMSA's Online Care®, and Sharecare, which together with HMSA brought Oprah Winfrey to Maui last year. Our vision is a Hawaii where families and communities live ever healthier lives.

Pacific Media Group owns and operates 14 Radio Stations in the state of Hawaii. Presently, the company has 6 stations on the island of Maui, 4 in Hilo and 4 in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. This radio portfolio includes 10 FM stations and 4 AM stations. In 2 of its 2 markets, Pacific Media Group operates all of its stations. Catch all of the action from the Maui Jim Maui Invitational on KVMI AM 550 Maui!


Entertainment

The Old Lahaina Luau takes great pride in presenting an authentic Hawaiian Luau. An evening of Traditional Hawaiian cuisine, music, cultural dances and island crafts. Guests will appreciate a genuine reflection of Hawaii ´s rich history while enjoying an ocean view and sunset.

Drums of the Pacific Luau at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa will take you on a journey throughout the islands of Polynesia, complete with a traditional imu ceremony and the exotic flavors of native Hawaiian cuisine.

The Westin Maui Resort and Spa's Wailele Polynesian Luau showcases Maui's most extreme troupe of fire-knife dancers.

Situated beachfront on award-winning Ka'anapali Beach, the Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui shares the music, dance and history of the islands at the foot of the famous cliff diving point, Black Rock.

Gemini Sailing Charters - Come sail away with us!  Meet us on the warm sand of Kaanapali Beach.  Walk down a few feet to meet the Gemini, our luxurious 64' sailing catamaran. Our friendly, professional crew will be ready to welcome you aboard for our snorkel sail, sunset sail, whale watch or private charter.  

Ka'anapali Golf Resort: Ka'anapali Golf Resort is rich in history and tradition. Built on the playground of ancient Hawaiian royalty, the golf resort is situated on 1200 acres of land, with panoramic views of both the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains from most vantage points. Home of the Champions TOUR Ka'anapali Classic for 14 years, the Royal Ka'anapali Course also hosted Shell's Wonderful World of Golf, the Canada Cup and LPGA Kemper Open, donning such golfing greats like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Jan Stephenson and Betsey King. Come rediscover why Ka'anapali is, where legends begin.