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: July 2 – 5, 2027
Set over the July 4th weekend, concurrent with the Blue Marlin World Cup, the signature Firecracker Open Big Game Tournament gives Kona teams the chance to compete on a global scale while also winning big locally. The event features a base purse split between blue marlin and ahi, along with multiple optional jackpots for both weighed and tagged fish.
Friday, July 2, 2027
Final Registration & Captain’s Meeting
Saturday, July 3, 2027 – Sunday, July 4, 2027
Fishing Days (2)
Monday, July 5, 2027
(in conjunction with Kona Throw Down 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:
$1,030.00
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 Firecracker Open 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