Schedule and event notes
- 35 teams
- 177 anglers
- Official recap published June 18, 2026
Format, entry and prizes
Four divisions covering release billfish and weighed gamefish.
- Entry information
- The 2026 event is complete; consult the organizer for the 2027 registration release.
- Prize information
- $334,400 was paid across the 2026 event.
- Organizer
- Pelagic Tournaments
What should my team confirm before paying?
Ask what the base entry includes, which jackpots are optional, how many anglers may compete, and what paperwork the boat needs. Confirm minimum fish weights, release-video evidence, the fishing boundary and the last check-in time in the current rulebook. Arrange the boat separately unless the organizer explicitly includes it.
From the 2026 event
La Chingona won the overall championship with a tournament-record 44 striped-marlin releases. Mas Crudo won tuna, Right Rigger dorado and True Grit wahoo.
Accommodation and travel
Where to stay
Choose your base after you confirm the departure dock and registration venue. A Cabo San Lucas marina event and a Puerto Los Cabos event do not share a home port. Ask your accommodation about early departures and its cancellation terms if weather affects the program.
A practical boat-and-travel checklist
- Get a written boat quote for every required fishing day, including fuel, bait and crew arrangements.
- Arrive in time for registration and any mandatory meeting, not just the first fishing start.
- Check fishing permits and local rules with your captain.
- Keep awards, flights and room nights aligned with the complete event window.
Organizer links and sources
The source review for this listing was October 15, 2026. The links below show where the dates and event details came from; use the current organizer instructions when registering.