Major Sporting Events

Hawai‘i serves as an iconic backdrop for world-class athletic competition, hosting an impressive lineup of premier professional leagues, collegiate showcases, and ocean endurance challenges throughout the year. From high-profile professional stops like the World Surf League (WSL) on O‘ahu’s North Shore and the PGA and LPGA Tours to beloved collegiate traditions like the Maui Invitational and the Hawai‘i Bowl, the islands attract top-tier global talent across every discipline. Outdoor and ocean sports take center stage with legendary events such as the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, the historic Honolulu Marathon, and heritage paddling competitions like the Moloka‘i Hoe and Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai Ocean canoe races. In addition, dynamic court and field tournaments, including the TransPacific Volleyball Championships, Hoops in Hawai‘i Classic, and expanding international flag football and tennis events, highlight the diversity of the islands’ venue infrastructure while generating substantial economic and community value statewide. 

For more information about this, contact Milton Lafitaga via email at [email protected]