Los Cabos Billfish Tournament

World-Class Marlin Fishing • Multiple Ways to Win • One Legendary Cabo Week

📅 Oct 7–11, 2026 📍 Cabo San Lucas / Playa Grande Resort 💰 Entry: $2,500/team 🎣 28 Years Running

Overview

Now in its 28th year, the Los Cabos Billfish Tournament kicks off the Cabo billfish season every October. Organized by Bonnier LLC (publisher of Marlin and Sport Fishing magazines) in partnership with the Los Cabos Tourism Board, this tournament brings the sport's top teams to the tip of Mexico's Baja Peninsula.

With multiple paths to the leaderboard, teams can compete for top honors by landing the largest marlin, racking up billfish releases, or weighing the biggest tuna, wahoo, and dorado. The angler-friendly format rewards both skill and strategy with additional awards for Top Captain, Top Angler, and Top Lady Angler.

2026 Schedule

Wednesday, Oct 7Registration & Kickoff Party (Playa Grande Resort)

Thu–Sat, Oct 8–10FISHING DAYS • 7 AM–4:30 PM

Sunday, Oct 11Awards Gala (Playa Grande Resort)

Format & Entry

Base Entry

$2,500

Per team. Covers up to 6 anglers + tournament social events. No prize money attached to base entry; choose your divisions through optional jackpots.

Fishing Details

📍 Two starting locations: Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo
🎯 50-mile radius from Cabo San Lucas (22°52'35.6"N 109°53'39.9"W)
🐟 Minimums: Blue/Black Marlin 300 lbs • Gamefish 20 lbs

Why Fish It

🏆 Multiple Ways to WinLargest marlin, most billfish releases, heaviest tuna, wahoo, or dorado. Versatility is rewarded.

🎯 Season OpenerThe first major October tournament. Dust off your team and dial in your patterns for the season ahead.

🌟 Premier ExperienceAwards gala at Playa Grande Resort included with entry. Top-tier production by Marlin Magazine's team.

Early Bird Discount

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Tip

Complete your paid base entry by September 7th, 2026 to be entered in the drawing for a free 2027 entry. For each additional month you register early, you get an additional entry into the raffle.

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