20,000 Outdoor Enthusiasts.
One of the Year's Biggest Fishing Events.
150,000 square feet of everything outdoors
October 29, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
October 30, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
October 31, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
THE EXPOThe All Outdoors Expo is your chance to walk 150,000 square feet of gear, boats, and brands alongside The Champions 2026, the most anticipated bass fishing event in history.
Three days at the Gaylord Opryland Resort with the anglers, hunters, boaters, and outdoor brands who make up the sport. Try the gear, walk the boats, talk to the people who build it.
Whether you're shopping your next rig, chasing a deal, or just want to be around it all — this is where the outdoor world shows up to see what's next.
150,000
Sq Ft of Expo
$3.25 Million
Prize Purse
3 Days of Expo
Who you'll find on the floor
Boats, rods, lures, gear, and outfitters at Gaylord Opryland across three days of the Expo. More added as booths are confirmed.
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Why Come to the Expo?
Thousands of outdoor brands, hands-on demos, and the sport's top anglers all in one hall. Come for the gear, stay for the day.
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Touch the Gear
Rods, reels, electronics, and tackle from the brands you already run. Try it before you buy it.
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Walk the Boats
Step aboard the newest rigs from the industry's top builders, all on the floor.
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Meet the Anglers
Autographs and Q&As with the 50 competitors fishing for $3.25 million.
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Show-Only Deals
Event pricing and gear you won't find at home.
GET MOST OF YOUR VISITThe earlier you get there, the more you'll get out of it.
Early exhibitors receive:
Best access to demos and seminars before they fill
First look at show-only pricing
More time with the boats and big-ticket gear
Shorter lines at autograph sessions
Time to catch the Fan Festival at Sanders Ferry Park
Doors open at 10:00am each day. VIP pass holders get in ahead of general admission — worth it if you're coming for the boats.
What Makes
This Event Different?
The Champions isn't just another tournament. It's a first-of-its-kind experience bringing together the sport's top anglers, passionate fans, and leading outdoor brands for an event designed to elevate competitive bass fishing.
The Champions is built around the fan experience.
First-ever Tour vs. Tour competition
Largest purse in bass fishing history
50 elite anglers
$1.25M first-place prize
Live weigh-ins
Three-day consumer expo
Concert
VIP experiences
Pro-Am event
National media coverage