KBF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The KBF Challenge Series NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP brings together anglers who finished in the top 50% of STATE CHALLENGE events. Top 100 advance to the KBF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - a one-day, five-fish event to crown the KBF National Champion. The top 10 in National AOY standings earn a spot in KBF The TEN.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The pinnacle of Kayak Bass Fishing competition
Schedule
November 11-12, 2026 (Challenge Series NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP) + November 13, 2026 (KBFNC) - Huntsville, Alabama (Lake Guntersville / Wheeler)
Eligibility
Top 50% of each STATE CHALLENGE Series event, OR KFAST Cut Line: 1,200+ cumulative best-three-score points. Top 100 from Challenge Series Nationals qualify for KBFNC.
Prizes
NATIONAL CHAMPION title, KBF The TEN invitation (Spring 2027), $10,000 guaranteed first place in The TEN, minimum $1,000 per The TEN competitor
Everything About NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The KBF Challenge Series NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP is comprised of anglers that finish in the top 50% (minimum 5) of each KBF STATE CHALLENGE Series event. Competitors that finish in the TOP 100 of the Challenge Series NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP qualify for the KBF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (KBFNC) - a one-day, five-fish event to crown the KBF National Champion and award the final slot in KBF The TEN. The KBF The TEN for 2027 qualifiers will be held in Spring 2027, with the top 10 in the Rogue Fishing KBF National AOY standings fishing for a guaranteed $10,000 first place prize and a minimum of $1,000.
Tournament Format
Challenge Series NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (Nov 11-12, 2026) + KBFNC one-day, five-fish event (Nov 13, 2026). Catch-Photo-Release. KBF Official Rules apply. Qualification required.
Eligibility
Top 50% of each STATE CHALLENGE Series event, OR KFAST Cut Line: 1,200+ cumulative best-three-score points. Top 100 from Challenge Series Nationals qualify for KBFNC.
Schedule
November 11-12, 2026 (Challenge Series NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP) + November 13, 2026 (KBFNC) - Huntsville, Alabama (Lake Guntersville / Wheeler)
Prizes
NATIONAL CHAMPION title, KBF The TEN invitation (Spring 2027), $10,000 guaranteed first place in The TEN, minimum $1,000 per The TEN competitor
Series Highlights
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