The Tournament is on! July 21- 24, 2027
Celebrating 46 years of world-class sportfishing, the 2026 Key West Marlin Tournament runs July 21-24, 2027, with $50,000 in cash prizes in the Marlin Division plus additional prizes in the Fun Fish Division.
Coinciding with Hemingway Days in Key West, Florida, it draws anglers eager to test “The Wall” and enjoy nightly festivities, including the captains meeting, on-location dinners, and the awards banquet.
Entries are limited to the first 75 boats—register now to secure your spot.
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Entries are limited to the first 75 boats that register.
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Last Years Key West Marlin Tournament had a payout of $260K in Total Cash Prizes
The crews that accumulate the most points for blue marlin, white marlin and spearfish during the tournament’s three fishing days split $40,000 cash, including $25,000 for the first-place win. Teams can also enter one fun fish per boat per day for additional points. Marlin division competitors can pay an additional fee to compete for $10,000 in the fun fish division. Cash prizes await anglers who catch the three heaviest fish in several categories.