Whiskey Riff Features Randy Moss and The Champions Tournament
The popular outdoors and country lifestyle publication Whiskey Riff spotlights Randy Moss’s role as ambassador of The Champions — reaching an entirely new audience of outdoor enthusiasts.
October 28-November 1, 2026 • Nashville, TN
The Champions
Media Day & Opening Ceremonies: October 28th
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$3M+
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Event Details
Event Overview
Elite Competition
Top Anglers Compete Head to Head.
Live Broadcast
Full coverage streamed live around the world.
Premier Location
Sanders Ferry, Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, TN.
150,000 Sq Ft Expo
At Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
Record Purse
Historic $3,000,000+ — the largest in bass fishing history. View Breakdown
Five Days
October 28- November 1, 2026 of premier bass fishing competition.
Have Your Say
The Tally
Who's Your Pick?
Current Standings
Points Standings
| Rank | Angler | Total Points | Points Behind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Birge* | 373 | - |
| 2 | Jacob Wheeler* | 372 | 1 |
| 3 | Drew Gill* | 356 | 17 |
| 4 | Justin Lucas | 344 | 29 |
| 5 | Spencer Shuffield | 339 | 34 |
| 6 | Michael Neal | 318 | 55 |
| 7 | Dustin Connell | 309 | 64 |
| 8 | Adrian Avena | 308 | 65 |
| 9 | Banks Shaw | 307 | 66 |
| 10 | Jacob Walker | 306 | 67 |
Latest Updates
News & Media
Bass Angler Magazine Covers Randy Moss’s Partnership with WBE for The Champions
The sport’s dedicated press takes notice — Bass Angler Magazine covers the full announcement of Randy Moss joining World Bass Enterprises ahead of The Champions.
Athlon Sports: Randy Moss Announces Partnership with World Bass Enterprises and The Champions
One of the NFL’s all-time greatest wide receivers is bringing his star power — and his genuine love of fishing — to The Champions tournament.
Randy Moss Is a Real Fisherman — And That’s Why He Belongs with The Champions
SI’s fishing vertical goes deep on Randy Moss’s 25-year bass fishing obsession and why his partnership with The Champions is more than a celebrity deal.
Randy Moss Named Ambassador of The Champions in USA Today Feature
USA Today’s For The Win covers Randy Moss’s role as ambassador of The Champions and what his involvement means for the tournament.
Bleacher Report Sits Down with Randy Moss: On Fishing, Football, and Chasing 10
In an exclusive Bleacher Report interview, Randy Moss talks about The Champions, his passion for bass fishing, and why he’s all in on the sport.
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The Schedule
October 26-27
Practice Days
50 anglers familiarize themselves with Old Hickory Lake
Old Hickory Lake
October 28
Media Day
Press conferences and angler introductions
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Opening Ceremonies
Welcome reception and official event kickoff
Gaylord Opryland Resort
October 29
Shotgun Start of Competition
National Anthem and Fly Over
Old Hickory Lake, Sanders Ferry
World Bass Enterprises Expo Opens
Vendors, exhibits, and fan experiences
Gaylord Opryland Resort Convention Center
Round 1 Weigh-in
Live on stage — anglers ranked by heaviest five fish
Old Hickory Lake, Sanders Ferry
October 30
World Bass Enterprises Expo Reopens
Vendors, exhibits, and fan experiences
Gaylord Opryland Resort Convention Center
Round 2 Weigh-in
Live on stage with A-List concert performance
Old Hickory Lake, Sanders Ferry
Top 15 Announced
Top 15 anglers advance to Championship Round
October 31
Championship Day
World Bass Enterprises Expo Reopens
Vendors, exhibits, and fan experiences
Gaylord Opryland Resort Convention Center
Championship Round
$1,250,000 winner announced
Location TBD
Crowning of the Champion
$1,250,000 winner announced
Champions Dinner
VIP celebration (500 attendees)
Location TBD
November 1
Pro-Am
Top 15 anglers from The Champions, influencers, and fans.
Percy Priest Lake