
2027Swordfish Showdown
- Dates
- May 1–31, 2027
- Location
- Biloxi, MS
- Target species
Overview
Month-long Gulf-wide swordfish tournament in which each team fishes its three best days in May and weighs at certified stations from Texas to Florida.
The Swordfish Showdown runs for the month of May across the northern Gulf. Teams may depart from any Gulf port, choose three fishing days, and weigh swordfish (60-inch LJFL minimum) at a network of certified weigh stations; catches must be documented on continuous video. Live scoring is on CatchStat and the event is produced by Classic Fishing Events, the group behind the Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic and Gulf Coast Masters.
ScheduleCentral (US) time
- FridayApr30April 30, 2027
- All day
Final day to register
Registration concludes by 10 PM April 30
- SaturdayMay1May 1, 2027
- All day
Fishing days begin (May 1-31)
Gulf of Mexico weigh stations
Each team fishes three declared days
- MondayMay31May 31, 2027
- All day
Awards
Results
Results will be published here after the 2027 event concludes.
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Tournament status and quick actions
Fishing forecastAvailable closer to tournament week · Biloxi Offshore
- 2027
- 2026

