NASHVILLE, JULY 14, 2026 — World Bass Enterprises (WBE) today announced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for two fans to compete for a record-setting purse of $3.25 million in the inaugural “The Champions” tournament this fall. Fans can enter to win by purchasing the official WBE streaming package or by mail without making a purchase.
Competing alongside the pros, the two lucky fans will have a chance to win the record-setting prize money, including a $1.25 million payout for first place – the biggest monetary prize ever awarded to a winner of a bass fishing tournament. Fans can enter to win through August 20, and the winners will be announced August 28.
“This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and something that’s never been done before in any sport,” said WBE Founder and CEO Brian Bird. “We can’t wait to see who the two lucky fans will be and have them compete against the world’s very best anglers. Beyond the contest, our exclusive streaming package is going to make our entire event accessible to fans all over the world.”
The Sweepstakes also includes a second drawing, offering fans the chance to win prize packages featuring two 2026 four-passenger ATVs, a roundtrip beach getaway to San Juan, Puerto Rico, a guided fishing trip on O.H. Ivie Reservoir in Texas and an alligator hunting trip to San Mateo, FL.
The exclusive WBE streaming package will showcase behind-the-scenes content and live footage throughout “The Champions” tournament, including opening ceremonies, three days of live competition, weigh-ins, musical performances and the exclusive Champions Dinner. With multiple cameras capturing all of the excitement, the WBE streaming service is the only way fans will be able to watch the full competition.
“The Champions,” which will be held outside of Nashville on Old Hickory Lake at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, Tenn., from Oct. 28 – Nov. 1, will feature a field of 50 anglers from the biggest bass fishing organizations in the world, including Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour.
“The Champions” is a family-friendly five-day event, with three days of competition, that will include a fireworks show, a flyover, interactive games, fishing activities for all ages, food and beverage vendors, and multiple musical acts including “WBE Concert 250,” headlined by country music star Riley Green.
Along with an expo featuring 150,000 square feet of booths from top brands across fishing, hunting, and outdoor sports, WBE will hold a pro-am competition on Sunday, Nov. 1 on Old Hickory Lake which will see the top 15 anglers from “The Champions” tournament fishing alongside legendary anglers, celebrities and more.
Admission to the three days of fishing competition at “The Champions” will be free of charge, but attendees will need to register in advance. Registration will open in early August. For more information on “The Champions” tournament, fans can visit worldbassenterprises.com.
The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older. The first random drawing will be conducted on or about August 28, 2026. The second drawing will be conducted on or about November 9, 2026. See Official Rules HERE for how to enter without purchase and complete details.