Marlin Invitational 2026

Two-day IGFA Marlin Team Tournament. Teams compete for the highest documented Marlin release points in their division. Top three teams in each division are awarded.

The Tournament Will Also Recognize:

Top Angler Award*: Top Angler with most documented marlin release points will receive an award.

Lady Angler Award*: Top Lady Angler with most documented marlin release points will receive an award.

ENTRY FEES & JACKPOTS

GENERAL ENTRY FEE $500 +13%

The 1st qualified marlin release will be based on and among the teams competing in that jackpot.  In other words, releases by teams in the tournament, but not in the jackpot category will not affect the sequential releases of the jackpot teams.

Team Registration

• Each team may register 1 to 6 anglers.
• The tournament registration fee does not include the daily boat charter.
• Optional jackpots are available as outlined in the official entry information.

Entry Fees and Benefits

• All teams must pay General Entry and Mandatory Base Bet for their division.
• The tournament base entry fee includes:
  • Total Nine (9) VIP event passes:

Registration for six (6) anglers

Registration for three (3) crew members

• • Access to all official tournament functions, gifts, and awards.

Charity Jackpot

• The Charity Jackpot payout is distributed as follows:
  • 50% to the winning team.
  • 50% to the designated tournament charity.
• In the event of a tie, the winner will be the team that reached the highest score first.

There are no boat size limitations in the Sonar and Non-Sonar Divisions.