The Makaira Invitational 2026
Jackpot pool totals update in real-time as teams register. Final payouts are calculated at the conclusion of the tournament.
$5,000
Per team, includes tournament entry and base prize pool
Most release points overall — winner takes all. The flagship jackpot.
$10,000
per entry
Payout Structure
Optional added-entry jackpot. Top 3 win 60/30/10 of the pool.
$5,000
per entry
Payout Structure
WTA each night — must commit all 3 days. $1,000/day, $3,000 total.
$3,000
per entry
Payout Structure
WTA each night — must commit all 3 days. $2,000/day, $6,000 total.
$6,000
per entry
Payout Structure
First confirmed billfish release each morning — ~$500/day. $1,500 total.
$1,500
per entry
Payout Structure
Single heaviest tuna over 3 days. Winner takes all.
$1,500
per entry
Payout Structure
Single heaviest dorado over 3 days. Winner takes all.
$1,500
per entry
Payout Structure
Single heaviest wahoo over 3 days. Winner takes all.
$1,500
per entry
Payout Structure
Heaviest tuna, dorado + wahoo each day, split evenly. $500/day, $1,500 total.
$1,500
per entry
Payout Structure
Jackpot pools update in real time as teams register. Every jackpot is one prize pool shared by all entered boats, Sonar and Non-Sonar alike. 85% of each jackpot entry and 50% of each base entry go into the prize pools; the rest is retained by the tournament. Unclaimed money (an unfilled place, a day with no winner, or a gamefish species never weighed) stays with the teams entered in that jackpot. See the Rules page for the full payout rules.
Pool amounts shown are the captain-side jackpot. Each jackpot pays out according to the payout structure listed above.
Payouts are calculated based on final tournament standings after all catches have been verified. In the event of a tie, the team that reached the highest point total first wins per the tournament tiebreaker.
All payouts are made via check, ACH, or wire transfer within 30 days of the tournament's conclusion. Before any prize is released, U.S. winners must submit a completed IRS Form W-9 and non-U.S. winners must submit Form W-8BEN. Required tax forms are collected at the time of winnings claim. Winners may be subject to required IRS reporting (Form 1099) and backup withholding.