Kona’s Late Show
The final two tournaments of the 2026 Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series delivered big fish, a dramatic last-day charge and a fitting reminder of what Kona can do
Dates: August 12 – 16, 2027
The event that started it all in 1987, the Big Island Marlin Tournament was the first high-stakes, big-game tournament in Hawaii to pay a cash purse. It was also the first to pay cash for tag and release. With a base entry that pays the top three largest marlin, and optionals for both points and size each day, there is plenty to compete for in this historic event.
Thursday, August 12, 2027
Final Registration & Captain’s Meeting
Friday, August 13, 2027 – Sunday, August 15, 2027
Fishing Days (3)
Monday, August 16, 2027
(in conjunction with It’s A Wrap registration)
Awards Banquet
To register, select your preferred method of payment then download and complete the necessary forms listed below. Mahalo.
To pay with a credit card:
Click the blue “Buy Now” button below:
$2,781.00
To pay with cash or check:
Download a paper entry form
Make checks payable to Bonnier LLC
ALL entries (both online and paper) require Team Entry Forms, as well as two Liability Waivers.
All HMTS Tournaments abide by the International Game Fish Association’s International Angling Rules. Additional HMTS General Rules and specific Big Island Marlin Tournament Rules also apply.
HMTS 2027 Schedule
Check out past winners, highlights and updates from the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series.
The final two tournaments of the 2026 Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series delivered big fish, a dramatic last-day charge and a fitting reminder of what Kona can do
Kona’s summer season continues with trophy fish, razor-thin finishes and more than $1 million in payouts
Five Star strikes first, then Bwana answers with a 732-pound statement as the HMTS race heats up