Nashville, Tennessee · Oct 28-Nov 1

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The host hotel, the expo, the venues, and the best of Nashville, all in one place.

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GAYLORD OPRYLAND logo with a stylized golden sunburst design on a black background.
Indoor shopping mall with a glass ceiling, featuring a water canal with small bridges, surrounded by shops, trees, and seating areas, illuminated with warm lighting. 
Official Host Hotel

Gaylord Opryland Resort
& Convention Center

2800 Opryland Dr · Nashville, TN · 7 miles from BNA Airport

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Reach 20,000 Outdoor Enthusiasts at One of the Year's Biggest Fishing Events

150,000 Sq Ft · Oct 29 to 31 ·

Fishing · Boats · Hunting

Top outdoor brands, gear demos, fan experiences, and sponsor activations

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Expo Dates:

October 29, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm

October 30, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm

October 31, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm

The Championship
Event Venues

Sunset over a calm lake with trees on the shore and reflections in the water.

Old Hickory Lake

Competition rounds · Sanders Ferry Park, Hendersonville TN · Public weigh-in access · 15 min from hotel

A large, elegant brick building with a classical architectural style, with multiple windows and a prominent entrance with tall white columns. The building is surrounded by landscaped gardens, trees, and a small waterfall feature, under a partly clear sky in the early evening with lighting illuminating the structure.

Gaylord Opryland

Host hotel + expo + opening ceremonies · Oct 28 to 31 · Walking distance from all rooms

Hosted at Nashville's award-winning Pinnacle on the eve of the crowning of the World Champion Angler

WBE Concert 250 will bring together anglers, fans, partners and guests for an unforgettable evening of live music celebrating the outdoor traditions, shared experiences and American pastimes that continue to connect generations of families across the country.

Nighttime scene of a street filled with colorful neon signs advertising various bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues, with people walking below. 
Nashville, Tennessee

The best week
Nashville has to offer.

October is peak season, 55 to 70 degrees, fall foliage, smaller crowds. Music City ranked #3 city in the South (Southern Living, 2024).

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