Key West Challenge

April 8-12, 2026

GALLERY

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

An event of this magnitude takes an enormous amount of planning, hard work, and sweat equity by a great number of people. And we are especially grateful to our tournament sponsors who contributed their efforts, not only during the event but also over the past half century.

VIEW OUR FULL
LIST OF SPONSORS

2025 COSTA World Championship Qualifying Event

RESERVE YOUR SLIP TODAY

	A & B Marina Complex
	700 Front Street Suite 105 305-294-2535

The Galleon

Dockmaster Tom Lindstrom
619 Front Street
800-6-MARINA

	Conch Harbor Marina
	Dockmaster Dylan Doyle 951 Caroline Street 305-294-2933

Key West Bight Marina

Dockmaster Prince Rengiil
201 William Street
305-809-3984

	Opal Key Marina
	Dockmaster Chad Cunningham 245 Front Street 855-366-8045

Please call and book your slip today. Slips are limited and go fast.
Once you have secured your slip, email marketing@vikingyachts.com to register your boat with Viking.

KEY WEST CHALLENGE AWARDS

Grand Champion Award – Most Points Winner Take All
Angler Awards – Sailfish, Billfish, Tuna, Dolphin, Kingfish, Cobia
Team Awards – Sailfish, Billfish, Tuna, Dolphin, Kingfish, Cobia
Top Female Angler
Top Junior Angler – 15 and under

2026 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Dante's Tiki Bar, 2nd Floor level
4pm Registration open
5-7pm Cocktails & hors d'oeuvre
6-7pm Captains meeting & rules interpretation

Thursday, April 9, 2026
8:30am Lines In
3pm Weigh station open, Conch Harbor Marina
3:30pm Lines Out
5:30pm Weigh station closed
5:30pm Catch reports due
7pm Welcome buffet, Dante’s Tiki Bar, 2nd Floor level

Friday, April 10, 2026
11:30-1:30 Pool party lunch Dante's Tiki Bar, Pool level
2-3pm Kids Dock Tournament, Galleon Fishing Dock
2-5pm Poker Run

Saturday, April 11, 2026
8:30am Lines In
3pm Weigh station open, Conch Harbor Marina
3:30pm Lines Out
5:30pm Weigh station closed
5:30pm Catch reports due
7:30pm Opal Key Sunset Pier, cocktails
7:51pm Sunset
Opal Key Pier, awards dinner