Fish Hard. Win Big.
Celebrate.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is the premier sport fishing tournament in the southern United States, offering the richest purse in the region. Elite teams of 6 to 8 anglers compete in pursuit of the Gulf of America’s most prized pelagic species, making it one of the most thrilling and prestigious events on the tournament circuit.
VISION
More than a Catch,
It's Tradition.
Now in its twenty-eighth year,
the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic event is renowned for
its incredible offshore action,
record-breaking catches,
multi-million dollar payouts,
and an electric atmosphere—centered around high-energy gaming and entertainment at
the Gold Nugget Casino and
Hotel on the MS Gulf Coast.
MGCBC Presenting Sponsor:
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Countdown is On. Don’t Miss a Moment.
TEAMS BEGIN ARRIVING
Monday, June 2, 2025
The one year wait is finally over and everyone is excited to return to Biloxi. Teams from all over the Gulf of America travel to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for high stakes fishing, casino entertainment and southern hospitality. There's a boatload of action to look forward to and we welcome all of our guests back to the main event.
DOCK PARTY presented by FEB Distributing
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
6:30pm
PARTY BEGINS
Ice cold beer, cajun food and great southern music set the tone for the beginning of Billfish week. The slips begin to fill up while our friends at F.E.B. Distributing bring the entertainment to Point Cadet Marina. All crew members are invited so we encourage you to relax and stay awhile.
GO DEEP SCRAMBLE presented by Claremont Property Company
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
8am
SCRAMBLE BEGINS
The competition continues from the water to the Davis Love-designed golf course, Shell Landing. The Go Deep Scramble provides our fishermen, sponsors and special guests an opportunity to socialize and network. We offer complimentary golf to all of our registered participants on Wednesday morning of registration day.
MGCBC TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
1pm-9pm
REGISTRATION TIMEFRAME
You have to pay to play, and bet big to win big. Registration day is here and it's time to put your money where your mouth is. Finalize your team members and join the excitement as everyone builds up the massive cash payouts!
Register early and receive your MGCBC team gear!
MGCBC MANDATORY CAPTAINS MEETING
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
6pm
MEETING BEGINS
If you have questions we have answers. Show up to the meeting on time and we'll help you understand how to better play the game. We take this event very seriously and we encourage you to do the same.
KICK OFF PARTY presented by the MDMR and Gulf Fresh Seafood
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
6:30pm-8:30pm
PARTY TIME
Open bars, live music and camaraderie bring all of our guests together at the Golden Nugget Casino & Hotel. Our biggest party of the year also includes the freshest seafood caught along the Mississippi Gulf Coast including shrimp, fish and oysters. Sponsors are on full display and interactive with our teams as they seek the latest and greatest equipment.
MGCBC Boat Parade
Thursday, June 5, 2025
10am
PARADE BEGINS
It’s Game Day. You are now surrounded by hundreds of millions of dollars in fishing boats with one goal in mind, find the largest blue marlin. This is your time to shine and we all look forward to watching you race offshore!
WEIGH IN TIMEFRAME
Friday, June 6, 2025
3pm-8pm
Scales OPEN
Big fish bring big crowds to mighty Mississippi weigh-ins. The vessels travel hundreds of miles offshore to bring back to docks the biggest fish they can find. The weigh-ins are open to the public and we encourage all families and fishermen to attend.
WEIGH IN TIMEFRAME
Saturday, June 7, 2025
3pm - 6pm
Scales OPEN
It's PAY DAY. The results are in, the money has been earned and it's time to celebrate. Each award recipient is acknowledged and cheered for amongst their fellow competitors. We conclude the successful tournament and set our sights on the upcoming year.
AWARDS CEREMONY presented by Harvey Gulf
Sunday, June 8, 2025
10:30am
Ceremony BEGINS
The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived...PAY DAY. The results are in, the money has been earned and it's time to celebrate. Each award recipient is acknowledged and cheered for amongst their fellow competitors. We conclude the successful tournament and set our sights on the upcoming year.
MS Gulf Coast Proud
A Mississippi Coastal Jewel: Powered by Partnerships, Celebrated by Anglers
The prestigious Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic event is made possible through the continuous, collaborative efforts of our huge, deep sea fishing family. The MGCBC team, participants, spectators, volunteers, and friends are what it is all about. And catching big fish fish for big money, of course. Our home is like no other because of you.
THANK YOU to our many supporting sponsors, the Mississippi Gulf Coast community, the Mississippi Tourism Commission, and the State of Mississippi. Our partnerships not only enhance the tournament's success, year after year, but also promote the state's rich maritime heritage and vibrant tourism industry.
2025 MGCBC
$$$ Up For Grabs...
87
BOAT COUNT
$1,788,468
TOTAL PAYOUT
