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A competition held throughout the season
For its inaugural edition, the Monaco Pelagic Tournament chose to break away from the traditional formats of offshore sport fishing competitions. Rather than bringing all the competitors together over a single weekend, the event took place over a large portion of the season, from June 15 through September 30, 2026 .
Each crew thus had the opportunity to perform five outings , at their own pace and in their own fishing grounds. This approach offers participants greater freedom, but also requires them to know how to choose the right weather windows and the times when tuna are most likely to be present.
At the conclusion of this first edition, A total of 51 bluefin tuna were counted , reflecting the level of activity experienced by the various crews throughout the season.
TCGB Wins the 2026 Monaco Pelagic Tournament
The battle for the podium ultimately went in favor of the TCGB %E2euros%93 Thon Club , who won this first edition with 19 points .
With 11 points , the crew Sissou , representing Carry Pêche Sportive, took second place. Rounding out the podium are Chasmak , from the Monaco Sea Fishermen's Association (APMM), which totals 9 points .
Results of the 2026 Monaco Pelagic Tournament:
- TCGB %E2euros%93 19 points
- Sissou %E2euros%93 11 points
- Chasmak %E2euros%93 9 points
France, Italy, and Monaco Come Together Around Sport Fishing
Beyond the competitive results, this inaugural event also aimed to create a unifying gathering for Mediterranean fishermen. Crews from France, Italy, and Monaco thus took part in the competition.
This international dimension is part of a shared maritime territory, that of the Pelagos Sanctuary , a vast Mediterranean region shared by France, Monaco, and Italy, among others.
The competition concluded with an evening event held in the Principality, at the foot of the Rock and overlooking the Mediterranean. It was an opportunity to bring together participants, organizers, and partners after more than three months of competition.
A first edition supported by numerous partners
The success of this inaugural event also depends on the involvement of partners and stakeholders in Mediterranean sport fishing.
Pechextreme.com and LANQA supported the event as sponsors, alongside the Government of Monaco and the City of Monaco.
Several clubs also took part in this initiative, including the Beaulieu Tuna Fishing Club and the Italian association L'Ancora %E2euros%93 Amateur Sport Fishing Association .
The Monaco Pelagic Tournament has finally received support from the national federation with the FFPS Big Game the French side and the FIPSAS on the Italian side.
With 51 tuna recorded, three nations represented, and a format that gives crews a great deal of freedom , the Monaco Pelagic Tournament is thus laying the groundwork for a new event in Mediterranean sport fishing.
Following this first edition, which was won by the TCGB, the organizers are now See you in 2027 to continue the adventure.
