Southwest Maui Invitational

Around the Island

• Transportation
  • Lahaina hotels are approximately 27 miles, or 45 minutes away from Kahului (OGG) airport. There are several shuttle services on the island. Advanced shuttle reservations are recommended prior to arrival.
  • Maui has taxi and rideshare services available, including the local Holoholo Mobility app.
• Weather
  • Maui's weather is warm throughout the year. Even in the thick of the "cold" winter months, tropical flowers flourish with blooms with November daytime temperatures averaging 74°F, water temperatures averaging 72°F and evening temperatures of 58°F.

Respecting the Island
Maui's communities are still healing from the wildfire disaster they have experienced in August of 2023. Respectfully visiting Maui right now means visiting with aloha and empathy. Expect a little wait time for food or other services. Approach conversations mindfully and be sensitive as to avoid triggering memories that survivors may not be ready to share. Should a Maui resident open up to you, your comfort and understanding would be much appreciated. Respectful travel also includes the following: staying away from fire-affected areas, supporting and buying local, participating in a volunteer experience, and donating to those affected. 

• Malama Maui County Pledge
  • The Malama Maui County Pledge asks visitors to acknowledge, protect, respect, and learn about the islands' culture, natural resources, and community during their stay.
    • I pledge to ho`oma`ema`e (do what is right) while visiting the islands and waters of Maui County.
    • I will mindfully experience the breathtaking natural beauty of the `āina (land) and the welcoming aloha spirit of its po`e (people).
    • I will be ha'aha'a (humble) and no`ono`o (thoughtful) in my actions.
    • I will remember that each step I take is upon land that is someone else's home, sacred site, and living history.
    • If I do not know proper, respectful, or safe behavior, it is my kuleana (responsibility) to 'imi na'auao (seek knowledge) and ask before acting.
    • I will be maka'ala (aware) while swimming and hiking, and I will respect the strength and power of ocean currents, rushing streams and the variable and unfamiliar terrain of these islands.
    • I will admire wildlife from a safe and respectful distance, as Hawai`i is the endangered species capital of the world.
    • I will take nothing from this wahi (place) but memories and leave nothing but gratitude.
    • I pledge to mālama (take care of) Maui County and remember that: he ali`i ka `āina; he kauā ke kanaka. "The land is a chief; man is its servant."
       
• Volunteer Opportunity - Create handmade Genki Balls
  • Join us on November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. at the Sunset Terrace at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa. These handmade mud balls are filled with microorganisms to clean water and restore balance to the reef. Volunteers will get to make genki balls and toss them into the ocean! Wear comfortable clothes and reef safe sunscreen and prepare for some time in the sand! Water will be available.
    
    Register here: http://bit.ly/3J13kdI
     
• Sunscreen
  • Because chemicals in some sunscreens can wash off our bodies and harm marine life, the County of Maui bans the sale and use of non-mineral sunscreens. 

To the Games

• Shuttle Service: Prepaid shuttle passes are available for purchase for transportation between the Tournament host hotels and Lahaina Civic Center. Parking at the Lahaina Civic center is extremely limited and fans are encouraged to take the shuttle service.  
  • • The first shuttles of the day depart from each hotel approximately one hour before the first game.
    • Shuttles to/from the Tournament host hotels will run approximately every 20/30 minutes.  Please check with the MCI Travel Desk each day for the most up to date information.
    • The final shuttle departs the Lahaina Civic Center approximately 30 minutes after the last game ends.
    • Please be sure that you have your entire party present prior to boarding the shuttle, as shuttles will depart on schedule.
  • Looking to still purchase your shuttle pass? Passes can be purchased at mauiinvitational.com/experiences or on site at any of the host hotels, MCI Travel Desks.
     
• Pick Ups:
  • Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa – Lahaina Entrance
  • Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa – Outside Aloha Landing
  • The Westin Maui Resort & Spa – Group Entrance
     
• On-site Shuttle Pass Costs:
  • Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday pass: $94 per person
  • Tuesday/Wednesday pass: $64 per person
  • Wednesday pass: $34 per person
     
• Parking
  • Limited parking will be available on site for $60/single entry and $80/multi-game. Fans can purchase with a card or cash. No prepaid parking will be available. It is highly encouraged for fans to purchase the Tournament shuttle service. 

Tickets: Digital tickets for the 2025 Southwest Maui Invitational will be delivered from orders@ticketswest.com.

• Game Access
  • All tickets for the 2025 Tournament are digital tickets that can be downloaded for your mobile wallet. If ticket buyers need help downloading their digital tickets, you can follow our mobile ticketing guide.
  • We recommend that all fans pre-download their tickets to their phone to avoid connectivity issues at the Lahaina Civic Center
  • If tickets need to be transferred, the ticket account holder will need to login to https://mitix.evenue.net/ on their mobile phone.
    • Login to My Account
    • Enter email
    • Enter password
      • If this is a first-time login without a password, follow the steps under "Forgot Password"
    • Once logged in, go under "My Tickets" on the right-hand side
    • Click Transfer
      • Once on this page, the user will be able to view all tickets and forward tickets to whoever they need to go to.
  • If you have any questions about your order, please reach out to info@mauiinvitational.com.
     
• Purchasing Additional Tickets
  • Single-game tickets are now on sale at mauiinvitational.com/tickets and will be available at the Tournament Box Office at the Lahaina Civic Center beginning Friday, November 21.
    • Box Office Hours:
      • Friday, November 21: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      • Saturday, November 22: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
      • Sunday, November 23: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
      • November 24-26: One hour prior to the first game of the day through the end of the last game. *
        • *Tournament Box Office will close at halftime of the final game on Nov. 26
           
• Single Game Tickets Pricing:
  • Monday & 3^rd Place: $173 per ticket
  • Semifinals & Championship: $250 per ticket
  • Consolation Games: $60 per ticket
     
• Entrance Gates:
  • Gate 1: Home Team Booster Entrance
  • Gate 3: Visiting Team Booster Entrance; East Bleachers Entrance
  • Gate 4: All Tournament, All Day, West Platforms, Courtside Boosters, and ADA Entrance
     
• Booster Reserved Seating: If you have purchased reserved seating in the South Grandstands in the booster sections, please note that you must be in your seats prior to tip-off. If your seat is not occupied at tip-off, the seats will be open to general admission.
   
• ADA Tickets: Once you have secured your tickets, ADA requests are handled on site during game day with our fan relations team. We have a specific ADA entrance that you will be taken to prior to doors opening and will receive early access to the gym before public doors open each game. Our team will work with the ticket buyer and will place them in comparable ticket locations. ADA sections will be for one ADA seat + one companion.

During the Games

• Cashless Venue
  • Other than parking, the Lahaina Civic Center is a cashless venue. Please make sure to have mobile payment options or credit and debit cards available to take advantage of the items for sale at the Tournament. 
     
• Bags
  • To provide a safer environment for the public and expedite fan entry into the Lahaina Civic Center, the Tournament has implemented a clear bag policy this year that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the Lahaina Civic Center. Exceptions to this policy will be made for all medically necessary items after proper inspection.  Fans will be able to carry the following style and size bag:
  • Bags that are completely clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12." No décor can be concealing any part of the bag
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziplock bag or similar)
  • Small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap
     
• Prohibited Items
  • Guests of the Southwest Maui Invitational are prohibited from entering the Venue with the following:
    • Oversized bags, coolers or sealed boxes
    • Air horns or any other artificial noise makers
    • Fireworks
    • Laser products of any type
    • Outside food or beverages
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Poles or sticks
    • Projectiles and inflatable devices
    • Weapons of any kind, including guns and knives
    • Banners, signs, or flags

Any other item deemed unacceptable by event security. The Southwest Maui Invitational will not store any of the aforementioned items.

• Cameras
  • Professional cameras are prohibited unless accompanied by appropriate media credentials. Cameras with lenses that are 3 or more inches in length are not allowed. Video cameras and audio recorders are prohibited.
     
• Banners/Signs
  • The Tournament has a no banner policy. Small signs are allowed (poster board size ), but larger signs mounted on sticks or poles are prohibited. Signs may not be hung or fastened anywhere in the Lahaina Civic Center. Small signs should not be commercial or obscene in nature or cause any disturbance to the teams or other fans. Tournament Management reserves the right to have any banner or sign removed at its sole discretion.
     
• Fan Fest
  • For games you are not attending, we encourage you to check out the Fan Fest area that offers tournament related items, food for purchase, and the beer garden where you can keep up with all the Tournament action!.
    • Fan Fest and merchandise sales will be open one hour before the first game each day.
    • Additional merchandise sales can be found Saturday, November 22 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 23 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. near the hospitality desk in each hotel lobby.

Booster Package Benefits

• MCI Travel Desk Hours:
  • Friday, November 21st: 1:00PM-6:00PM
  • Saturday, November 22nd: 9:00AM-5:00PM
  • Sunday, November 23rd: 7:00AM-5:00PM
  • Monday, November 24th: 7:00AM-5:00PM
  • Tuesday, November 25th: 7:00AM-5:00PM
  • Wednesday, November 26th: 7:00AM-5:00PM
     
• Shuttle Service: Please be sure that you have your entire party present prior to boarding the shuttle as shuttles will depart on schedule.
  • The shuttles for Tournament travel packages and Tournament host hotel guests will depart from each hotel/civic center every 20-30 minutes.
    • The first shuttles of the day depart from each hotel approximately one hour before the first game.
    • The final shuttle departs the Lahaina Civic Center approximately 30 minutes after the last game ends.
       
  • Pick Ups:
    • Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa – Lahaina Entrance
    • Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa – Outside Aloha Landing
    • The Westin Maui Resort & Spa – Group Entrance
       
• Travel Package Tournament gift:
  • Fans who purchased a 2025 Tournament travel package will receive all Tournament gifts and gift cards while checking in with the MCI Travel Desk in their Host Hotel Lobby Area.

Tournament Related Experiences

• Southwest Maui Invitational Golf Championship:
  • When: Sunday, November 23, 2025. Participants can begin check in at 7:00 am HST. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. HST.
    Where: Ka'anapali Golf Course (2290 Ka'anapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761)
    Details: The Southwest Maui Invitational Golf Championship will kick off Tournament-week festivities as golfers compete in a scramble format on the links before their teams square off on the hardwood! Check-in will take place near the putting green, directly behind the clubhouse.
    
    Registration is still open! Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3APAybx
     
• An Evening with the Coaches Banquet:
  • When: Sunday, November 23^rd at 6:00 p.m. HST
  • Where: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa's Napili Gardens - 200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761
  • Details: Ticket buyers will enjoy the evening with the coaches, players, and fellow fans as they get ready for three days of exciting basketball! Fans will be able to cheer on the 2025 Southwest Maui Invitational teams as they enter the Napili Gardens for the Parade of Teams accompanied by a fire knife performance, and hear the coaches say a few words about their teams. Enjoy a taste of the island life with a dinner buffet featuring Maui style dishes. Tickets are still available! Fans can purchase tickets until Friday, November 14^th at mauiinvitational.com/experiences.
  • Digital Tickets: This is a prepaid ticketed event. No additional tickets will be sold on site.
    • If ticket buyers need help downloading their digital tickets, you can follow the mobile ticketing guide.
    • We recommend that all fans pre-download their tickets to their phone mobile wallet to avoid connectivity issues at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.
    • If you have any questions about your order, please reach out to info@mauiinvitational.com.
  • Seating: General Admission

Local Partners

• Aloha Collection
  • From tip-off to takeoff, get ready for game-day with ALOHA Collection's Original Splash-Proof® Travel Bags! Your MVP for keeping your gear sweat-proof and protected from spills and splashes, meet the full line up of travel-ready bags at our Kāʻanapali location in Whaler's Village. Through our Mālama ʻĀina Giveback, 5% of every purchase is donated to local conservation organizations to help protect Hawai'i's natural beauty and cultural heritage.
     
• Maui Brewing
  • Your official Bracket Buster Brew is Maui Brewing Co! Founded in 2005, Maui Brewing is Hawaii's largest craft brewery. With their grid-independent production brewery and tasting room in Kihei, plus restaurants in Ka'anapali, Kailua, and Waikiki, you're never far from paradise in a glass. Whether you're celebrating a buzzer-beater or just soaking in the Maui magic, they have a craft beverage that pairs perfectly with the moment. Enjoy favorites like Bikini Blonde and Big Swell, sip refreshing Maui Hard Seltzers and Maui Island Spirits Vodka Sodas between games, or toast victories with cocktails made from their award-winning Kupu Spirits.
    
    Maui Brewing's Ka'anapali restaurant on the west side at the Outrigger Ka'anapali Beach Resort will be your official Tournament Headquarters Monday through Wednesday, with live game broadcasts starting at 11:30am, island-inspired cuisine, exclusive happy hour menus, and drink specials. Unobstructed sunset views, live local music, and award-winning brews make this a must-stop destination in Ka'anapali! Head south to their Kihei brewery, where the expansive beer garden welcomes families to relax, play, and soak up the island atmosphere between games.
     
• Gemini Sailing Charters
  • Come sail away with Gemini Sailing Charters!  Live the luxurious life above or below deck on a stunning 64' catamaran with snorkeling trips, whale watching tours, sunset sails and private charters.
     
• TS Restaurant Group
  • Gather at Duke's, Leilani's on the Beach and Hula Grill Ka'anapali for legendary live music, stunning views and award-winning food and drinks! Come be legendary!