Maui Sports

The University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors today departed Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport onboard a dedicated Hawaiian Airlines charter flight to San Jose, Calif., ahead of Saturday’s season opener against Stanford. 

Scouting America, Aloha Council is inviting outdoor enthusiasts ages 18 and older to grab three friends and take on the 2026 Sportsman’s Challenge, a two-day fundraiser Sept. 26-27 at Camp Maluhia featuring 10 outdoor skill competitions. Four-person teams will choose either Saturday or Sunday to compete in a full day of friendly competition while supporting local Scouting programs.

University of San Francisco High School captured the inaugural tournament championship, with Maryknoll High School finishing as runner-up.

Women’s Round One has been called ON at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Stop No. 7 of the 2026 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT). After three days saw the completion of the men’s first two rounds, the world’s best women will get their shot at Teahupo’o at this year’s event.

West Maui keiki ages 5 to 15 are invited to participate in the inaugural Kā‘anapali Keiki Fishing Tournament End of Summer Bash on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Kā‘anapali Golf Courses Water Features.

Melcor Boco poked the biggest tako at the Larry Libres Fishing & Diving Tournament, held Saturday at Kanahā Beach Park, becoming the first repeat champion in the 38-year history of the event.

The University of Hawaiʻi roster includes nine student-athletes from Hawaiʻi, including Leila Kahoano (left) of Maui. Seattle University features seven student-athletes from Hawaiʻi, including U’i Ka’aihue (middle) and Evalani Keawekane (right), both from Maui, making the exhibition especially meaningful as they return home to compete.

The Maui Junior Golf Association wrapped up a two-day Championship Tournament at the Kāʻanapali Kai Course and Waiehu Municipal Golf Course over the weekend.

The event raised $50,000 for Maui Junior Golf Association, a Maui nonprofit dedicated to developing life skills through fun, affordable and competitive programs that educate, motivate and inspire future golfers — bringing the coalition’s total raised since 2014 to over $350,000.

The County of Maui recently received 200 free soccer balls for children from FWC2026 US Inc., a representative of the FIFA World Cup. The new balls will be available for the next sessions of PALS during winter break and beyond.

Due to a delay in delivery of material needed for a new pond liner, Waiehu Municipal Golf Course play will be altered Aug. 4-14, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation. During this time, golfers will play the back nine twice; the front nine will be closed. Despite the material delivery […]

A charity golf tournament benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii is scheduled for Aug. 8 at Wailea Blue Course, with proceeds supporting care, education and research programs for Hawaiʻi families affected by dementia. Maui Nightlife Entertainment is organizing the event, called “Aloha Fore Alzheimer’s.” All net proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association’s work providing care and […]

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott closed out his first year on the job June 30, a stretch that included two national and conference championships, a fundraising record and a shift to free statewide broadcasts that will expand access for fans on Maui and across the state.

The Maui Pony Allstars 14U team will sell Fukushima hot dogs Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Mauka in Kīhei as part of Kīhei 4th Friday, with proceeds going toward the team’s trip to the Pony Regional Tournament in West Covina, Calif. The 12-member team earned the trip by winning the state tournament […]

Holy Rosary Parish in Pāʻia will hold its third annual golf tournament on Aug. 15 in celebration of the church’s 100th anniversary, with proceeds going toward parish ministries, community outreach and upkeep of the historic church. The tournament will take place at the Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course in Kahului. Check-in and breakfast begin […]

The 32nd Annual Ole Longboard Classic, held Saturday at Launiupoko Beach Park in West Maui, was highlighted by Oʻahu’s Joie Kaiu earning the day’s highest scores and the Ah Hee siblings each winning two divisions among 224 competitors.

The Construction Industry of Maui will hold its fourth annual golf tournament Sept. 19 at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course, with proceeds benefiting construction and skilled trades education programs for Maui County residents.

University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel has been selected to represent the Mountain West Conference on the College Football Playoff Board of Managers, one of the most influential leadership bodies in collegiate athletics. The appointment places Hensel among a select group of university presidents and chancellors from across the nation who oversee the governance and […]

Honolulu is set to host the second annual Hawai‘i Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open, Hawai‘i’s premier pickleball tournament scheduled this year from Oct. 8 to 11, 2026, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation is progressing with a project to replace the irrigation pond liner at Waiehu Municipal Golf Course. The project, which began May 18, will mitigate water loss caused by deterioration of the existing liner and is essential to maintaining long-term course irrigation.