Maui Invitational returns to Lahaina Civic Center in November for first time since wildfires; bracket revealed

The 2024 Maui Invitational college basketball tournament celebrates its 40th anniversary by returning to the historic Lahaina Civic Center on Maui, Nov. 25-27, 2024. This marks the tournament’s return to Maui for the first time since the 2023 wildfires. Last year‘s event was held on Oʻahu.

The official bracket has been released featuring Monday matchups between Memphis and two-time defending national champion UConn, followed by Colorado taking on Michigan St. in the morning. In the afternoon, Auburn faces Iowa St., followed by Dayton and North Carolina going head-to-head in the nightcap. All 12 games will be televised on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU, and also be available on the ESPN app.

“This year’s Maui Invitational is one of the strongest fields in tournament history,” said Dave Odom, Tournament Chairman and legendary collegiate coach. “The field is packed with teams looking to make a run in the NCAA Tournament along with UConn who is making their fifth appearance in the Maui Invitational and looking to defend their back-to-back national championships.”

Seven of the eight teams in the 2024 Maui Invitational field appeared in last year’s NCAA Tournament, including three teams (Iowa State, North Carolina, UConn) making their way to the Sweet 16 before the Huskies captured their second consecutive national championship.

As in years past, the Maui Invitational and its partners will give two lucky college basketball fans the chance to experience ‘Maui Magic’ through the Maui Invitational Fan Sweepstakes.

One winner and a guest will receive two All-Tournament tickets to watch all 12 games, two Stadium Club hospitality passes, $150 tournament merchandise credit, a five-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, 160,000 HawaiianMiles from Hawaiian Airlines, an exclusive experience at Maui Brewing Co., one $500 gift card from Tommy Bahama, and two $100 gift cards from JLab. The sweepstakes will run through Sept. 9, 2024. To enter, or to view the complete list of rules and regulations, fans must visit mauiinvitational.com/sweepstakes.

Limited all-tournament and a variety of booster ticket-only packages will go on sale Friday, Aug. 23, and local fans will continue to receive their special Kamaʻāina ticket rate, which will go on sale on Thursday, Aug. 29. Each ticket option will be available online only starting at 10 a.m. Hawaiʻi time/3 p.m. Eastern time.

For details on tickets and general information on this year’s tournament, visit mauiinivitational.com.