The 2025 Maui Invitational will take place at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii, from November 24 to November 26. This prestigious basketball tournament features twelve games, all of which will be broadcast across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU, with additional streaming available via the ESPN app.
2025 Maui Invitational Bracket and Schedule
The matchup and schedule for the tournament have generated considerable anticipation.
Match Schedule
All times listed are in Eastern Time (ET):
- Monday, November 24:
- Game 1: TBD at 2:30 p.m.
- Game 2: TBD at 5:00 p.m.
- Game 3: TBD at 8:00 p.m.
- Game 4: TBD at 10:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 25:
- Game 5: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN2
- Game 6: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | 5:00 p.m. | ESPN
- Game 7: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN
- Game 8: Loser of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN2
- Wednesday, November 26:
- Championship Game: Winner of Game 6 vs. Winner of Game 7 | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
- Third-Place Game: Loser of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 7 | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN2
- Fifth-Place Game: Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 8 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2
- Seventh-Place Game: Loser of Game 5 vs. Loser of Game 8 | 11:59 p.m. | ESPN2
Recent Winners of the Maui Invitational
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Auburn | Memphis | 90–76 |
| 2023 | Purdue | Marquette | 78–75 |
| 2022 | Arizona | Creighton | 81–79 |
| 2021 | Wisconsin | Saint Mary’s | 61–55 |
| 2020 | Texas | North Carolina | 69–67 |
| 2019 | Kansas | Dayton | 90–84 (OT) |
| 2018 | Gonzaga | Duke | 89–87 |
| 2017 | Notre Dame | Wichita State | 67–66 |
Storylines to Watch
This year features a number of intriguing storylines. Seton Hall and NC State will clash for the first time since a memorable NCAA tournament matchup in 2018. Seton Hall’s head coach Shaheen Holloway returns after two decades away from the event. Meanwhile, NC State’s Will Wade is making his Maui debut as he leads the team following two successful seasons at McNeese State.
Additionally, USC and Boise State will face each other for the first time. USC’s Eric Musselman has previous experience coaching a team in Maui, while Boise State’s Leon Rice has a history of success in the tournament.
Washington State is also set to make its first appearance in Maui against host Chaminade, a team known for its historic upset of Virginia in 1982. The tournament will conclude with an exciting match between Texas and Arizona State, both of which have storied backgrounds in this competition.
As the tournament unfolds, fans can expect thrilling matchups and key performances to determine the next champion of the Maui Invitational.
