World ChampionshipWhere a passion for the sea meets world-class excellence. More than eighty elite anglers, over twenty teams from across the globe, three days of competition in the waters of the Adriatic.
From 7 to 13 September 2026, the eyes of the international sailing and sporting world will be on Ancona and the magnificent setting of Marina Dorica. Club Amici del Mare ASD, together with FIPSAS and FIPS-M, is proud to organise and host the 34th Big Game Drifting World Championship.
More than eighty elite anglers, in over twenty teams from around the world, will take to the rich waters of the Adriatic to compete for the world title — a contest at the highest competitive level, built on respect for the environment, fair play and the great seafaring tradition of Ancona.
“Under the flag of Sport, Ancona welcomes the world’s finest big game anglers for an unforgettable week of competition, fair play and care for our sea.”
Power, reliability and technological efficiency at the service of the 34th World Championship fleet. Suzuki drives the champions' boats through the most demanding challenges on the open sea.
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The digital infrastructure reshaping outdoor sport. From competition metrics to real-time standings: the telemetry and AI of the Championship are Powered by DEEP.
Find out more →The competition takes place in the waters off the Conero and Ancona coastline. The official rules provide for the capture and measurement of the three flagship species of the Adriatic offshore waters.
The great predator of the Adriatic and the most coveted trophy of the event.
Fast and hard-fighting, it tests both the technique and the stamina of the crews.
Spectacular in colour and acrobatics, a star of the late-summer days at sea.
The 34th World Championship stands as an international model of environmental sustainability. Every catch made by the crews is validated through high-definition video, measured in the water and released alive at sea straight away, with zero impact on fish stocks.
Crew accreditation, distribution of competition kits and the Official Captains' Meeting. Followed by the formal opening ceremony with the Parade of Nations and the flags through the heart of Ancona.
Sea trials, equipment checks and fine-tuning of the on-board telemetry systems.
Dawn starts from Marina Dorica for the three great days of competition on the open sea, with standings updated in real time.
Official prize-giving ceremony, proclamation of the World Champions and the closing gala dinner at Marina Dorica.
The official promotional video of the event, produced by Club Amici del Mare. Throughout the competition week this space will carry the daily story in pictures: the parade of nations, the dawn departures, the fights at sea and the prize-giving.
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Club Amici del Mare ASD
Marina Dorica — Ancona
In cooperation with FIPSAS and FIPS-M
Marina Dorica
Via Mario Cardinali — 60125 Ancona
7 – 13 September 2026