Nashville, Tennessee · Oct 28-Nov 1, 2026The Champions
2026
The Champions 2026 is the most anticipated bass fishing event in history. Top anglers. One lake. One Champion. The largest purse the sport has ever seen.
The first of its kind.
The best competitors from leading industry circuits meet on the same water, under neutral rules.
Five days at Old Hickory Lake. $3.25 million on the line.
Tournament sponsors
The partners who make the Champions Tournament possible.
Live EntertainmentRiley Green Live at The Pinnacle
CMA and ACM Award winner Riley Green is bringing his show to The Pinnacle in Nashville on Friday, October 30. Presented by World Bass Enterprises as part of WBE Concert 250, it's a night of live country music you won't want to miss. VIP packages are on sale now, with individual tickets coming soon.
“The Champions tournament on Old Hickory Lake this fall is setting a new standard for what competitive bass fishing can look like.
I’ve spent my career around this sport as an angler and now leading Major League Fishing, and I can say with confidence that World Bass Enterprises is preparing to deliver an experience at a level we’ve truly never seen before. From production quality to fan engagement and sponsor integration, this event is pushing the boundaries in the best possible way. It’s not just another tournament. It’s a showcase of where our sport is headed, and our team at MLF is thrilled to be working with WBE to make it a reality. For fans and partners alike, The Champions is a can’t-miss opportunity.”
— Boyd Duckett, President & CEO, Major League Fishing
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8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
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The Tournament
60 anglers · 3 competition days · Old Hickory Lake · $3.25M purse
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Friday Night Concert
Headlining Riley Green at The Pinnacle
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150K Sq Ft Expo
Top outdoor brands · gear demos · fan experiences · Gaylord Opryland
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Pro-Am · Nov 1
Top 15 anglers + celebrities · Sanders Ferry Park
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3 Day Fan Festival At Sanders Ferry Park
Kids activities • Petting Zoo • Kids fishing, • Food trucks • Beer garden • 4 bands a day
About World Bass Enterprises
World Bass Enterprises was built for one reason: to give professional bass fishing the stage it deserves.
The Champions 2026 is the first chapter. A destination event, a record purse, and a format built to answer the question bass fishing fans have been asking for decades.
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