2026 Mad Tuna Tournament

At the Mad Tuna Tournament in Ocean City, Maryland, boats bring large tuna to the scales at the Ocean City Fishing Center and compete for significant cash prizes. This annual three-day sport-fishing tournament is billed by the organizer as the world’s largest tuna tournament. Recent payouts have exceeded $1 million, drawing boats from ports along the East Coast to Ocean City. Over 100 boats have competed in three of the last four events, making the dock area a mix of competition and spectator activity. The prizes include awards for the heaviest single tuna, heaviest stringer, dolphin, and wahoo, with distinct Ladies and Juniors divisions. The top prize for a single tuna was $411,335 for a 230-pound fish, and combined-weight prizes have also reached six figures. Spectators can gather at Micky Fins Bar & Grill to watch the weigh-ins, where food, drinks, and daily vendors create a lively atmosphere before the fish arrive. Following the weigh-ins, participants and sponsors enjoy dinner and entertainment, with Sunset Marina nearby offering additional lodging and marina services.