Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation workers prepare field No. 4 at the Lahaina Recreation Center. West Maui Little League will host a District III tournament for the first time since 2008. Photo courtesy Maui County

Lahaina will host a Little League tournament for the first time in 18 years, according to Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.

The West Maui Little League will host a District III (Maui County) tournament when the Minors Division tournament kicks off June 26-30 on field No. 4 at the Lahaina Recreation Center. Bissen announced the upcoming tournament on Thursday, saying it represents a commitment fulfilled to the West Maui community. The last time West Maui Little League hosted a District III tournament was in 2008.

“As Lahaina continues to heal, bringing this tournament back to West Maui is a meaningful reminder of our community’s resilience,” Bissen said in a news release. “After 18 years, our young athletes once again have the opportunity to play in their hometown, while welcoming families and visitors who support our local businesses and contribute to West Maui’s ongoing recovery.

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen speaks during a Little League ceremony June 20. Bissen announced Thursday that Lahaina will host a District III Minors Division tournament, marking the first time West Maui Little League has hosted a District III tournament in 18 years. Photo courtesy Maui County

Bissen also thanked the county’s Department of Parks and Recreation staff for their hard work to renovate and upgrade the field to get it ready to host Little League tournaments.

The release said the Maui County Parks and Recreation Department prioritized work on field No. 4, including fixing and building the pitching mound, weeding and adding dirt to the infield and making general agricultural improvements.

The 2026 Minors Division District III tournament is one of five Little League tournaments being held at Maui County facilities this summer.

“We are proud to provide the facilities that give Maui County’s young baseball players the opportunity to compete, grow and advance to the state tournament level,” said Patrick McCall, director of the department. “Our county teams work tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare these fields, and they take tremendous pride in creating a place where our keiki can showcase their talent, pursue their dreams and make lasting memories through the game they love.”

Little League players line up during a June 20 ceremony. The 2026 Minors Division District III tournament, which will be hosted by West Maui Little League from June 26-30 at the Lahaina Recreation Center, is one of five Little League tournaments being held at Maui County facilities this summer. Photo courtesy Maui County

The Minors Division features players ages 8-10 from Little League teams Central East Maui, Upcountry, Molokai, Kihei and host West Maui.

The Maui County champion will advance to the Hawaii State Little League Minors Division Tournament from July 22-26, 2026 on Hawaii Island.

The Majors Division District III tournament for players ages 9-12 from June 19-23 at War Memorial Complex field No. 1 featured Little League teams from host Central East Maui, Upcountry, Molokai, Kihei and West Maui.

Central East Maui won June 23 to advance to the Hawaii State Little League Majors Division tournament set for July 17-21 at War Memorial Complex field No. 1.

The Intermediate 50/70 Division Maui County tournament for players ages 11-13 from June 5-7 at Eddie Tam Memorial Complex Field No. 7 had teams from Central East Maui, Upcountry and West Maui. Central East Maui won to move on to the state tournament July 10-14 on Oahu.

The Junior Division county tournament for players ages 12-14 years old from June 12-14 at Ichiro “Iron” Maehara Baseball Stadium featured teams from Central East Maui, Molokai and Upcountry. Central East Maui won to move on to the state tournament June 26-29 on Oahu.