2026Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament
- Dates
- August 19–22, 2026
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
Overview
Invitation-only August billfish tournament at Southside Marina on Rudee Inlet, averaging about 80 teams and a purse over $800,000.
The Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament is an invitation-only billfish and gamefish event headquartered at Southside Marina in Rudee Inlet, Virginia Beach. Teams fish 8:30 AM-3 PM Thursday-Saturday with scales open into the evening and nightly dock parties; the event emphasizes conservation and charity.
The 23rd annual runs August 19-22, 2026, and the organizers have published future dates through 2029.
ScheduleEastern (US) time
- WednesdayAug19August 19, 2026
- 2:00 PM– 8:00 PM
Team Check-In
Southside Marina
- 6:00 PM– 10:00 PM
Kick-off Party & Captain's Meeting
Southside Marina
Captain's meeting 7:00 PM
- ThursdayAug20August 20, 2026
- 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 1
Scales open 12-8 PM; dock party 7-10 PM
- FridayAug21August 21, 2026
- 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 2
Scales open 12-8 PM; dock party 7-10 PM
- SaturdayAug22August 22, 2026
- 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM
Fishing Day 3
Scales open 12-7 PM
- 9:00 PM– 11:00 PM
Awards
Southside Marina
Results
Final results are published on the official tournament site.
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Tournament status and quick actions
- 2027
- 2026