The 2026 Maui Invitational bracket is set with an eight-team field headed to Lahaina, Hawaii for Thanksgiving week, Monday, November 23 through Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Arizona, BYU, Clemson, Colorado State, Ole Miss, Providence, VCU, and Washington will play the annual early-season tournament, now branded the Southwest Maui Invitational. Print the free blank bracket below and fill in the matchups as the official pairings are announced.
2026 Maui Invitational Quick Facts
- When is the 2026 Maui Invitational? The tournament runs Monday, November 23 through Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
- Where is the 2026 Maui Invitational played? At the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.
- Which teams are in the 2026 field? Arizona, BYU, Clemson, Colorado State, Ole Miss, Providence, VCU, and Washington.
- How many teams play and how many games? Eight teams play across three days, and every team plays three games.
- What is the tournament format? A single-elimination championship bracket plus consolation games that decide every placement from first through eighth.
- How can I watch the 2026 Maui Invitational? The tournament airs across the ESPN family of networks, with the full TV schedule and tip times released closer to the event.
How Does the 2026 Maui Invitational Bracket Work?
The Maui Invitational is one of the most prestigious early-season events in men’s college basketball, and the 2026 edition returns to its longtime home at the Lahaina Civic Center. Eight teams play a three-day bracket over Thanksgiving week: a single-elimination championship path decides the title, while consolation games guarantee that all eight teams play three games and finish in a set placement order.
The 2026 Maui Invitational Field
The eight-team field spans seven conferences and blends blue-blood programs with rising contenders:
- Arizona (Big 12)
- BYU (Big 12)
- Clemson (ACC)
- Colorado State (Pac-12)
- Ole Miss (SEC)
- Providence (Big East)
- VCU (Atlantic 10)
- Washington (Big Ten)
The field was officially announced by the Maui Invitational. Seeding and the first-round pairings are typically confirmed closer to the tournament.
Dates and Daily Schedule
- Monday, November 23: First round, four quarterfinal games.
- Tuesday, November 24: Semifinals plus the first consolation round.
- Wednesday, November 25: Championship game plus the third, fifth, and seventh place games.
Tournament Format
The championship is a straight eight-team, single-elimination bracket: win on Monday to reach Tuesday’s semifinals, and win again to play for the title on Wednesday. Teams that lose drop into the consolation bracket rather than going home, so every team plays one game per day for a total of three. When the tournament ends, the placement games have sorted the field from first to eighth.
How to Watch on TV
The Maui Invitational has traditionally aired across the ESPN family of networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU, with streaming on the ESPN app. The full game-by-game TV schedule and tip times are released closer to the event, and we will update this page once they are confirmed.
Printing and Filling Out Your Bracket
Our printable bracket lists all eight teams and lays out the three-day championship path with blank, fillable slots. Print it now, then write in the matchups once the official pairings drop and track the winners through to Wednesday’s final. The bracket prints cleanly on standard letter-size paper in landscape orientation.
More College Basketball Brackets and Schedules
- 2026-27 Men’s College Basketball Schedule Hub (all Power Four and Big East teams, plus March Madness)
- Free Printable Tournament Brackets (single and double elimination, every team size)
2026 Maui Invitational FAQ
Is the Maui Invitational back in Lahaina for 2026? Yes. The 2026 tournament is scheduled for the Lahaina Civic Center, the event’s traditional home on Maui.
What teams are in the 2026 Maui Invitational? The eight-team field is Arizona, BYU, Clemson, Colorado State, Ole Miss, Providence, VCU, and Washington.
When are the 2026 Maui Invitational matchups announced? The bracket seeding and first-round pairings are typically released closer to the November tournament. Print the blank bracket now and fill them in when they are set.
What channel is the Maui Invitational on? The tournament airs across the ESPN family of networks, with the full TV schedule confirmed closer to the event.
