IGFA Events Calendar

Where in the world is the IGFA? The International Game Fish Association is involved in numerous events worldwide. The list below shows IGFA's upcoming signature events. For more information on IGFA events, please contact IGFA Headquarters at 954-927-2628 or email [email protected].

 

 

2026 El Gouna Red Sea Championship

February 3-7, 2026

El Gouna, Egypt

 This exclusive international fishing tournament celebrates the diverse fishery of the Red Sea, provides a competitive platform for anglers from around the world, and promotes responsible and ethical angling practices. 

For tournament inquiries, please contact IGFA Angler Recognition Manager, Zack Bellapigna at [email protected] or (215) 260-9545. For more information on the 2026 IGFA Open, including rules, registration, and additional details, click here.

 

 

 

2026 IGFA Open

Exciting Three-Day Tournament Celebrates Costa Rica's Renowned Billfish Fishery

March 12-14, 2026, in Quepos, Costa Rica

After a thrilling 2025 debut with over 1,000 fish caught, the IGFA Open returns to Marina Pez Vela, Costa Rica, offering world-class billfishing under IGFA rules, live scoring, and unmatched hospitality—all while supporting the IGFA and the future of our sport.

For tournament inquiries, please contact IGFA Angler Recognition Manager, Zack Bellapigna at [email protected] or (215) 260-9545. For more information on the 2026 IGFA Open, including rules, registration, and additional details, click here.  

 

 

 

2026 Walker's Cay Shootout

April 22-25, 2026

Walker's Cay, Bahamas

This 100% billfish release, multi-species format tournament provides anglers an opportunity to compete in one of the most renowned fishing destinations in the world, while supporting the IGFA’s conservation efforts to protect billfish populations globally.

For tournament inquiries, please contact IGFA Angler Recognition Manager, Zack Bellapigna at [email protected] or (215) 260-9545. For more information on the 2026 IGFA Open, including rules, registration, and additional details, click here.

 

 

 

2026 IGFA Permit Invitational

September 29-October 2, 2026

Key West, Florida 

The IGFA Permit Invitational is a premier fly fishing tournament held annually with the goal of creating a competitive atmosphere to celebrate a world-class inshore game fish, the sport of fly fishing and to promote the ethics and programs of the IGFA.    

For tournament inquiries, please contact IGFA Angler Recognition Manager, Zack Bellapigna at [email protected] or (215) 260-9545. For more information on the 2026 IGFA Open, including rules, registration, and additional details, click here.