The Race Is On: First Entry Logged in Marlin Global Challenge
It Just Takes Time enters 554.2-pound blue marlin to ignite the competition
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April 1 – October 31, 2025
The Marlin Group, the world’s largest big-game fishing network, is making waves in 2025 with the launch of the Marlin Global Challenge, presented by Spot Zero. This high-stakes showdown invites teams from across the globe to battle for the biggest tournament-caught blue marlin of the year, with a guaranteed minimum $100,000 winner-takes-all jackpot and global bragging rights that could change the game for the winning team. The winner will be honored as an Achievement of the Year in a special annual edition of Marlin, and will be invited to compete in the 2026 Offshore World Championship.
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It Just Takes Time enters 554.2-pound blue marlin to ignite the competition
New competition raises the stakes with a guaranteed six-figure payout for the largest blue marlin caught by October 31st
Find answers to common questions about the Marlin Global Challenge.
The total jackpot depends on the number of registered boats, as 85% of all jackpot entry fees go directly to the winning team. However, no matter how many boats enter, the tournament guarantees a minimum payout of $100,000—making it one of the most rewarding winner-take-all blue marlin competitions in the world.
A “recognized tournament” refers to annual, established events that utilize certified scales and are conducted with the presence of a weighmaster and spectator witnesses, and are included on the Marlin Global Challenge Recognized Tournament list.
Yes. Only blue marlin over 500 pounds will qualify.
Any team fishing in a recognized tournament worldwide that meets the Marlin Global Challenge qualifications.
Yes, but each boat must be registered separately, and the POC must be present on the boat at the time of the catch.
No, teams must register before 11:59 PM the day before their intended tournament begins.
You must submit a catch report affidavit and a photo of the fish on the scale within 72 hours to [email protected].
If the recognized tournament disqualifies the catch for any reason, it is no longer eligible for the Marlin Global Challenge.
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