The Marlin Global Challenge is a premier international big-game fishing tournament running from April 1 to October 31, 2025. Organized by The Marlin Group, this competition invites teams worldwide to vie for the heaviest tournament-caught blue marlin, with a guaranteed minimum payout of $100,000 to the winning team.
🎣 Key Details
Entry Fee: $2,000 per team.
Eligibility: Open to anglers participating in recognized billfish tournaments globally.
Prize Structure: 85% of the prize pool is awarded to the team that catches the single heaviest blue marlin. The total payout depends on the number of registered teams.
Additional Honors: The winner will be featured in Marlin magazine's Special Annual Issue and receive an invitation to the 2026 Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.
📝 How to Participate
1. Register: Sign up your team at marlinglobalchallenge.com.
2. Compete: Fish in your preferred qualifying tournaments during the competition period.
3. Submit: Upload your blue marlin catches through the official submission platform.
As of now, only 12 teams are registered, and no fish have been recorded on the leaderboard, making it an opportune time to join the competition.