3 days ago · The Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by GSM Outdoors, featuring more than 200 exhibitors, will be held at the Knoxville Convention Center and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, offering over 250,000 square feet of event space. Visit Knoxville will once again serve as the event’s host.

3 days ago · The Bassmaster Classic, known as the "Super Bowl of bass fishing," will return to Knoxville for the third time in spring 2026 after two years away. Visit Knoxville made the announcement Feb. 5 ...

2 days ago · The 2026 Bassmaster Classic returns to Knoxville, TN, March 13-15! Watch the world’s best bass anglers compete on Fort Loudoun & Tellico Lakes for a $300K prize

2 days ago · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - For the third time in its history, the Bassmaster Classic is heading back to Knoxville in 2026. Described as the “Super Bowl of bass fishing,” the event is set for the Tennessee River’s Fort Loudoun and Tellico Lakes. It’ll …

The Bassmaster Classic returns to Knoxville for 2026 The Super Bowl of Bass Fishing is making its way back to one of the most electrifying destinations in the sport.

2 days ago · The 2023 Bassmaster Classic set a new attendance record with 163,914 fans, generating an economic impact of $35.5 million for Knoxville and east Tennessee. Additionally, the event generated $2.85 million in state and local tax revenue, with attendees booking 31,525 hotel room nights across Knox County.

3 days ago · Knoxville, Tennessee, will host the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour from March 13–15, the city’s third time hosting the “Super Bowl of Fishing.” Knoxville hosted the Bassmaster Classic in 2019 and 2023, which generated an estimated economic impact of more than $35.5 million for the community. The 2023 event was awarded Best Professional Event for the ...

2 days ago · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Super Bowl of bass fishing is returning to Knoxville in 2026. The Bassmaster Classic will be held in Knoxville for the third time on March 13-15, 2026.

The Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota is headed back to the Tennessee River! The prestigious championship bass tournament — widely known as the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing” — will be held March 24-26 in downtown Knoxville and on the University of Tennessee Campus.

The 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic® presented by Toyota returns to the Tennessee River March 24 – 26, 2023! The prestigious championship bass tournament — widely known as the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing” — will be held in downtown Knoxville and on the University of Tennessee Campus.