2026 Bassmaster Classic

The 2026 Bassmaster Classic® returns to the Tennessee River March 13-15, 2026!

Kick-off party takes place March 12, 2026 at Covenant Health Park. Plan to join!

The prestigious championship bass tournament — widely known as the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing” — will be held in downtown Knoxville and on the University of Tennessee Campus. The Bassmaster Classic pits the world’s best bass anglers against one another for the title of Bassmaster Classic Champion.

All activities and venues are free and open to the public, including the Kick-off Party at Covenant Health Park! For more information, visit Bassmaster.com.