Key West Marlin Tournament
Celebrating its 45th year, the 2026 Key West Marlin Tournament, featuring $50,000 in cash prizes in the Marlin Division and more in the Fun Fish Division, is set for July 22 -25, 2026. The tournament, coinciding with the annual Hemingway Days Celebration in Key West, Florida, is a world-class fishing event drawing anglers eager to test the waters on “The Wall.” In addition to spectacular fishing and prizes, the event features nightly festivities, including the infamous Captains dinner, dinners on location and an awards banquet. Entries are limited to the first 75 boats—register now to ensure your spot.
2026 Key West Marlin Tournament Schedule of Events
Information / data courtesy of the event organizers. Please visit their link for tickets and updates where applicable. (Information subject to changes and errors and omissions.)
Wednesday, July 22
4:00pm – 6:00pm Tournament Registration
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Grand Key – Key West
6:00pm – 7:00pm Captain’s Meeting/Cocktails
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Grand Key – Key West
7:00pm – 8:00pm Auction & Raffle/Reception
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Grand Key – Key West
Thursday, July 23
7:20am Boats assemble for traditional Bimini Start
7:30am Bimini Start
8:30am Lines in the water
4:00pm Lines out of the water
4:00pm – 6:00pm Weigh In
The Perry Marina (formerly Stock Island Marina Village)
6:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner @ Hogfish Bar & Grill
Friday, July 24
7:30am Boats leave control area for day two of fishing
8:30am Lines in the water
4:00pm Lines out of the water
4:00pm – 6:00pm Weigh In
The Perry Marina
6:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner @ El Siboney
Saturday, July 25
7:30am Boats leave control area for day three of fishing
8:30am Lines in the water
3:00pm Lines out of the water
3:00pm – 5:00pm Weigh In
The Perry Marina
6:30pm – 7:30pm Cocktails and Silent Auction @ DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Grand Key – Key West
7:30pm – 10:00pm Awards Banquet Dinner and Awards @ DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Grand Key – Key West6
