Presented by Yamaha & Contender
Miami BillfishTournament of Champions
February 4–6, 2027 · Miami Beach Marina, FLTwo days. 30 boats. One champion.
30 teams. One golden ticket.
Set against the Miami Beach Marina backdrop. Presented by Yamaha Outboards and Contender Boats, hosted by Garmin Marine, in collaboration with the Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority. Kicks off Fish Hard Events' 2027 Tournament Series.
2027 update: Only 30 entry spots. Invitational now open to all teams who competed in previous JJFISHWEEK tournaments, with an invite-only Calcutta just for qualifying teams.
3 days of events, 2 days of fierce competitive sportfishing (Friday & Saturday). Teams must have competed in a prior Jimmy Johnson 'Quest for the Ring' tournament to receive a coveted Golden Ticket invite.
Beneficiary: Miami HEAT Charitable Fund returns — includes a Thursday charity pre-fish day and a Charity Calcutta split 50% to the winner / 50% to charity programming.
Estimated purse $360,000 at 30 boats ($300K–$400K depending on final field). Required Champion Entry $5,000; full boat with all optional calcuttas $20,000. Champion claims the Championship Cup + official Garmin Marine watches.
Recap footage from the Fish Hard Events tournament series. Miami TOC 2027 footage will be added post-event.
REQUEST YOUR GOLDEN TICKET →Get your Golden Ticket
Any one of the five paths below qualifies your team. Request below and we'll confirm.
- JJ's Ring of Honor Member
- Top-3 finish in a previous Fish Hard Events tournament
- $50,000+ single-year winnings at JJFishWeek
- $100,000+ lifetime winnings at JJFishWeek
- Sponsor exemption
Event Schedule
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2027
At Miami Beach Marina
- 9 AM–1 PM (times TBD)Pre-Fish Morning for Charity with Miami HEAT Charitable Fund
- 4 PM–6 PMRegistration / Team Gifting. Dinner service begins around 5 PM
- 6 PMKick Off Presentations, Captains Meeting on Dock E at the Fuel Dock
- 6:30 PMKICK OFF on Dock E featuring Rusty Pelican Pop Up
TOURNAMENT DAYS: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2027 & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2027
At Miami Beach Marina
- 7:30 AM–4:00 PMFishing Day
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PMMedia Drop Off & Docktail Parties open (Dropbox available)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2027
At Miami Beach Marina featuring Joe's Stone Crab
- Post fishingAwards fun with at-your-slip service on the docks of Miami Beach Marina, then the Awards Party on Dock E
A Taste of Miami Beach
Rusty Pelican
Kick Off Dock E pop-up
Miami Beach Marina
Official host marina
Joe's Stone Crab
Awards Party feature
Entry Fee & Prizes
Entry Fee
- Champion General Entry:$5,000
- All-Star Optional Calcutta:$5,000
- Daily Game Ball MVP:$2,500
- Charity Calcutta:$2,500
- INVITE ONLY Winner's Circle Calcutta:$5,000
Tournament is open to previous participating JJFISHWEEK or FISH HARD EVENTS tournament participants but limited to the first 30 boats to enter. Contact info@fishhardevents.com to see if you qualify.
Prizes
- 1st Place General Entry:$70,000
- 2nd Place General Entry:$42,000
- 3rd Place General Entry:$28,000
- All-Star Optional Est. 1st Place:$88,000
- All-Star Optional Est. 2nd Place:$37,000
- Est. Friday 1st Place Daily MVP:$30,000
- Est. Saturday 1st Place Daily MVP:$30,000
- Charity Calcutta: 50% Winner Take All: $35,000 / 50% to the Charity Partner!
General Entry Payout is listed based on 30 boats entered. Final Boat Count will be available on the Live Scoring Site, CatchStat: https://champions.catchstat.com
*$7,500 will be deducted for every boat under 30
*$7,500 will be added for every boat over 30 if invited
*Daily General Entry Payouts are subject to change and listed based on 30 boats entered.
*All-Star Optional will be paid 100% based on entry. It is listed above based on 25 boats entered.
* Details subject to change as event nears. Final Boat Count will be available on the Live Scoring Site, CatchStat: https://champions.catchstat.com
2027 rules update coming — Golden Ticket holders notified first.
2027 announcements go to the list first
Rules, calcuttas, and remaining-spot updates
2027 rules refresh, calcutta details, and remaining-spot updates go to the list first. If invitations open beyond qualifying teams, subscribers hear it here.
Catch & Release Billfish — Point System
Fish Hard Events’ Tournament of Champions is scored by a point system. This is solely a Billfish Catch & Release tournament. Each release will be 1 point on each day (Day 1 and Day 2). Registered Anglers will receive points for their boat for each eligible Billfish released in the tournament. All prize categories will be awarded based on the team’s overall point standings.
PAYOUT: The Champion General Entry will be paid to 3 places with an additional 1st Place Daily for each day. The Warrior Optional category will be paid as winner take all with 100% of the optional entry paid out. In the event of a tie, winners will be determined by the team or individual that releases their last fish first.
BOUNDARIES
This tournament will take place out of Miami Beach. ALL Participating boats entered are limited to the waters off the coast of Florida no more than 35 miles offshore. North Boundary is 26°16.00N, 80°02.00W and the South Boundary is 25°13.00N, 80°11.50W.
Where to Stay & Dock
TOC Sponsors
Frequently Asked
Am I eligible for a Golden Ticket?
Any one of these five qualifies your team: JJ's Ring of Honor member; a Top-3 finish in a previous Fish Hard Events tournament; $50,000+ in single-year winnings at JJFishWeek; $100,000+ in lifetime winnings at JJFishWeek; or a sponsor exemption. Not sure? Email info@fishhardevents.com — we'll check your history.What's included in the $5,000 Champion Entry vs. the optional calcuttas?
The $5,000 Champion Entry reserves your boat's slot, the 3-place general payout, and all onshore events (Captains' Meeting, kickoff, docktails, and awards). The optional calcuttas are separate buy-ins: All-Star Optional Calcutta ($5,000), Daily Game Ball MVP ($2,500), Charity Calcutta ($2,500), and the INVITE ONLY Winner's Circle Calcutta ($5,000).How does the 50/50 Charity Calcutta work?
$2,500 buy-in per boat. 50% is winner-take-all; the remaining 50% goes directly to Miami HEAT Charitable Fund programming.Weather / refund policy?
Per official rules, the Tournament Director may compress fishing to a single day if conditions require. Entries are non-refundable once accepted. Full policy in the Rules PDF.Dockage at Miami Beach Marina — how do I reserve?
Book direct at miamibeachmarina.com and mention the "Miami Billfish TOC" event block. Overflow guidance available via info@fishhardevents.com.
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Request your Golden Ticket
30 spots. Invitations confirmed in qualification order. Questions? Email info@fishhardevents.com.