Key West Marlin Tournament
46th Annual Key West Marlin Tournament
July 21–24, 2027 · Key West
Celebrating 46 years of world-class sportfishing, the Key West Marlin Tournament returns to Key West July 21–24, 2027.
The tournament coincides with Hemingway Days, drawing anglers eager to test “The Wall” — the deep blue water off Key West — while the island hosts a week of Hemingway-themed festivities. Crews compete across three fishing days in the Marlin Division for blue marlin, white marlin, and spearfish, with an optional Fun Fish Division for dolphin, wahoo, and tuna. Off the water, the schedule includes the captains meeting, nightly on-location dinners, and the awards banquet.
Entries are limited to the first 75 boats.
For reference, the 2026 tournament paid out $260,000 in total cash prizes, including a $50,000 Marlin Division purse. Prize structure and entry fees for 2027 have not yet been announced.
The full 2027 schedule of events, entry fees, and prize details will be posted by the organizers as they’re finalized.
Schedule subject to change. Information courtesy of the Key West Marlin Tournament — see keywestmarlin.com for registration, the full schedule, and complete details.
