The Offshore World Championship Postponed, Official Statement.

March 17, 2020
Dear OWC participants,
As a result of Costa Rica President Carlos Alvarado’s announcement today, closing its borders to foreigners and non-residents along with the uncertainties over the Coronavirus, we are postponing the 2020 Offshore World Championship. The travel restriction applies to the country’s ports of entry via land, air or sea and will continue through at least Sunday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. We are hopeful the situation will stabilize and we are actively seeking solutions for alternative dates for the Championship.   As we move forward, we will continue to follow the advice from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), local health departments and Government.
Our main priority is the health & safety of our anglers, crews, sponsors, and partners.  

The Costa Offshore World Championship is the largest offshore fishing tournament series in the world.

Before having the luxury of competing in this prestigious event, teams must qualify to receive an invitation. Once eligible, Quepos, Costa Rica, is where these big-game anglers will travel to in Spring of 2020 at the Offshore World Championship.

No other tournament series or championship event gains as much international coverage or hits the sport’s elite global participants like the Offshore World Championship.