Maui Invitational

Maui Invitational
Current season, competition or edition:
2024 Maui Invitational
SportCollege Basketball
Founded1984
No. of teams8
CountryUnited States
Venue(s)Lahaina Civic Center (Lahaina, Maui)
Stan Sheriff Center (Honolulu, Oahu; 2023)
Michelob Ultra Arena, (Paradise, Nevada; 2021)
Asheville Civic Center, (Asheville, North Carolina; 2020)
Most recent
champion(s)
Auburn Tigers
Most titlesDuke Blue Devils (5)
Broadcaster(s)ESPN
Official websitemauiinvitational.com

The Maui Invitational is an annual early-season college basketball tournament that takes place Thanksgiving week, normally in Lahaina, Hawaii, at the Lahaina Civic Center on the island of Maui. It is hosted by Chaminade University of Honolulu, an NCAA Division II school. Seven or eight NCAA Division I men's basketball teams are invited to Maui to compete in the field, with Chaminade competing every other year. The Maui Invitational has been played since 1984 and is carried by ESPN. As of 2024, the title sponsor of the tournament is Novavax. Previous sponsors include Maui Jim, EA Sports, Camping World, and Allstate.