World Bass Enterprises

What World Bass Enterprises does

World Bass Enterprises (WBE) is a privately held event management company founded in 2026 by Brian Bird and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with its legal jurisdiction under Texas. The company organizes The Champions, an inaugural world championship bass fishing tournament scheduled for October 28–November 1, 2026, at Sanders Ferry Park on Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee. WBE's central innovation is the first-ever "Tour vs. Tour" format, which brings together the top 25 anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series and the top 25 from Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour to compete under unified, neutral rules — a structure designed to resolve the historical competitive fragmentation between the two leagues and crown a single champion over a record $3.25M purse ($1.25M first place).

The product portfolio centers on the tournament itself, with revenue generated across five streams: pay-per-view live streaming at $49.99 per pass covering all five days of wall-to-wall coverage, three-tier VIP hospitality packages (Reel America Pass $795, Silver $1,495, Gold $2,395), a 150,000 square-foot All Outdoors Expo at Gaylord Opryland Resort expected to draw 20,000+ attendees, official merchandise with an integrated Ranger Z521R 55th Anniversary boat sweepstakes (total ERV $84,480), and corporate sponsorships. Supporting the tournament is the WBE Concert 250 Reel America entertainment event at The Pinnacle venue (headlined by Riley Green with Randy Houser, plus Trace Adkins, Lee Greenwood, and others) and a Pro-Am event on November 1 pairing top anglers with celebrities. Broadcast production relies on multi-camera live feeds including boat cameras, aerials, and in-boat angles, with a Championship Day blind leaderboard mechanic designed to drive PPV suspense.

WBE's go-to-market combines earned media coverage from major outlets (Fox News, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, AP, Bleacher Report, Yahoo), a celebrity ambassadorship with NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss (hosting the "Chasing 10 with Randy Moss" YouTube series), and direct-to-consumer ticketing through Eventbrite alongside the company's own e-commerce merch storefront. The company is positioned as the first chapter of a planned annual championship series and currently generates no revenue, with its entire first-year economic outcome contingent on the execution and audience reception of the inaugural October 2026 event.

Name

World Bass Enterprises

Legal name

World Bass Enterprises

Website

https://worldbassenterprises.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Short description

World Bass Enterprises organizes The Champions, an inaugural world championship bass fishing tournament uniting the top 50 anglers from Bassmaster Elite Series and MLF Bass Pro Tour for a record $3.25M purse, monetized through PPV streaming, tiered VIP hospitality, a 150,000 sq ft outdoor expo, and entertainment events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Event Management

akta.pro primary industry

Fishing Charters & Angling Experiences (Deep Sea, Sportfishing, Fly Fishing) (THAJAJAC)

Keywords

• Bass fishing tournaments
• Live sports broadcasting
• Outdoor expo events
• Pay-per-view streaming
• VIP hospitality packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Pay-Per-View Live Stream: PPV live stream passes sold for $49.99 (plus taxes/fees) covering all 5 days of event: Media Day, Opening Ceremonies, 3 competition days, Championship Day finals, and Pro-Am. Includes multi-angle cameras, boat cams, live weigh-ins, instant replays, VOD access, and expert commentary.
2. VIP Packages: Three-tier hospitality package system: Reel America Pass ($795), Reel America Silver Pass ($1,495), Reel America Gold Pass ($2,395). Includes tournament access, concert tickets (GA or balcony seating), Champions Dinner, opening ceremonies, VIP hospitality areas, merchandise credit, and premium parking.
3. Merchandise Sales: Official Champions merchandise store selling apparel and gear. Purchases earn entries into boat sweepstakes (Ranger Z521R 55th Anniversary LE valued at $84,480 total ERV). 10 entries per $50 spent, max 100 entries per person.
4. Expo Booth Sales: All Outdoors Expo at Gaylord Opryland (150,000 sq ft, Oct 29-31) sells vendor/exhibitor booth space to outdoor brands across fishing, hunting, camping, marine, apparel, and lifestyle categories. Expected attendance 20,000+ outdoor enthusiasts.
5. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship opportunities for brands looking to reach passionate outdoor consumers and fishing enthusiasts at the premier bass fishing championship event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

World Bass Enterprises organizes The Champions, an inaugural world championship bass fishing tournament bringing together 50 elite anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series and Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour to compete at Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee (Oct 28-Nov 1, 2026) for a record $3.25M purse. The company sells PPV live stream access ($49.99), tiered VIP hospitality packages ($795-$2,395), official merchandise, expo booth space, and concert entertainment tied to the event week.

Product overview

World Bass Enterprises operates The Champions, an inaugural world championship bass fishing tournament serving as a unified competitive platform that bridges the previously separate Bassmaster Elite Series and Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour circuits. The product portfolio centers on the core tournament offering (The Champions Tournament with 50 anglers competing for $3.25M purse) supplemented by PPV live streaming ($49.99 pass), tiered VIP/hospitality packages ($795-$2,395), the WBE Concert 250 Reel America entertainment event, the All Outdoors Expo (150K sq ft), official merchandise store with boat sweepstakes, the Average Joe Angler Sweepstakes for amateur entry, and a structured qualification system. The unified tournament format with neutral rules represents the company's primary innovation, creating a first-ever Tour vs Tour competition under unified championship structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Champions: The flagship tournament brand - a world bass championship event featuring elite anglers competing for a record $3.25 million purse.

Products and services

• The Champions Tournament Inaugural world championship bass fishing tournament featuring 50 elite anglers competing head-to-head for a record $3.25M purse with $1.25M first-place prize; first-ever Tour vs. Tour competition unifying Bassmaster Elite Series and MLF Bass Pro Tour anglers on the same water under neutral rules.
• PPV Live Stream Pay-per-view live streaming service providing five-day wall-to-wall coverage of The Champions tournament at $49.99, featuring multi-angle boat cams, aerials, in-boat feeds, expert commentary, instant replays, live weigh-ins, and VOD access.
• VIP Packages (Reel America Pass, Silver, Gold) Tiered hospitality and VIP experience packages for The Champions event: Reel America Pass ($795) with concert GA and expo early access; Reel America Silver ($1,495) adding balcony seating and Champions Dinner; Reel America Gold ($2,395) serving two guests with premium balcony seats, Track viewing platform, and VIP hospitality areas.
• WBE Concert 250 Reel America Friday night concert headlined by Riley Green with special guest Randy Houser at The Pinnacle venue in Nashville, part of The Champions tournament week entertainment lineup featuring Trace Adkins, Lee Greenwood, and other performers.
• All Outdoors Expo 150,000 square foot consumer expo at Gaylord Opryland Convention Center featuring top outdoor brands, gear demonstrations, fan experiences, and sponsor activations across fishing, marine, hunting, camping, off-road, and outdoor lifestyle categories.
• Official Merchandise Store Official Champions merchandise store selling apparel and gear with purchases earning entries into the Ranger Z521R 55th Anniversary Limited Edition bass boat sweepstakes (Total ERV $84,480 including $12,000 cash).
• Average Joe Angler Sweepstakes Sweepstakes offering amateur anglers the chance to win two spots competing head-to-head against professional anglers at The Champions tournament, including hotel accommodations, $3,000 travel stipend, and food/beverage at tournament meals.
• Qualification System Angler qualification system for The Champions 2026, determining a 50-angler field through 16 qualifying tournaments (9 BASS events, 7 MLF events) with equal representation from both tours.
• Pro-Am Event Final day Pro-Am event on November 1 featuring top 15 anglers paired with celebrities competing at Sanders Ferry Park, included as exclusive PPV content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record $3.25M total purse - largest in bass fishing history
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Riley GreencoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 June 2026CMA and ACM Award-winning country music star Riley Green headlines WBE Concert 250 Reel America on October 30 at The Pinnacle, bringing country music fan base and entertainment draw to the event.
• Randy MosscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss serves as Event Ambassador for The Champions. Also hosts 'Chasing 10 with Randy Moss' YouTube series documenting his quest to catch a 10-pound bass. Brings celebrity star power, NFL audience crossover, and content marketing to promote the inaugural tournament.
• Major League FishingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLF is a key strategic partner providing top 25 anglers from Bass Pro Tour to compete in The Champions tournament. President & CEO Boyd Duckett has publicly endorsed the event as a first-of-its-kind showcase for the sport.
• Bassmaster Elite SeriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBassmaster Elite Series provides top 25 anglers to compete in The Champions tournament under neutral rules. Partnership enables first-ever unified competition with MLF Bass Pro Tour anglers.
• The PinnaclemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNashville's newest concert venue (4,000-seat capacity, 2026 Venue of the Year and Best New Concert Venue) hosts WBE Concert 250 Reel America featuring Riley Green and Randy Houser on October 30, 2026.
• Gaylord Opryland ResortmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial host hotel for The Champions event (October 28-November 1). Hosts Opening Ceremonies, All Outdoors Expo (150,000 sq ft), and Champions Dinner. Provides discounted group rates for ticket buyers booking through WBE ticketing platform.
• Randy HousersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCountry music artist Randy Houser opens for Riley Green at WBE Concert 250 Reel America, providing additional entertainment value for concert attendees.
• eventPowermajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExpo management and sales partner handling All Outdoors Expo booth reservations and vendor relations. Sales team includes Diane Dodson (703-740-1965), Jacob Arrasmith (703-740-1936), Scott Coelln (703-740-1930).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Professional Anglers Association (PAA): Angler-led association representing professional fishermen and supporting tournament participation. Comparable as an ecosystem participant that interfaces with the same pro angler pool WBE relies on for its 50-angler field.
• Bass Pro Shops: Largest outdoor retail and tournament sponsor in the U.S. — directly comparable as the dominant brand ecosystem around bass fishing, with overlapping sponsor and consumer relationships even though it does not run a competing tournament format.
• Ranger Boats: Premium bass boat manufacturer and frequent tournament sponsor — directly comparable as a brand partner already embedded in WBE's sweepstakes grand prize (Ranger Z521R 55th Anniversary LE) and in BASS/MLF tournament ecosystems.
• Garmin: Major marine electronics brand (fishfinders, chartplotters) with deep sponsorship relationships across bass fishing tournaments. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and likely expo exhibitor/sponsor for WBE's outdoor expo.
• Tackle Warehouse: Largest U.S. online retailer of fishing tackle and gear — comparable as the dominant fishing-consumer commerce channel and a likely expo exhibitor category for WBE's All Outdoors Expo.

Direct peers

• B.A.S.S. (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society): Operates the Bassmaster Elite Series and Bassmaster Classic — the premier existing bass fishing tournament circuits. WBE is built directly on top of BASS's top-25 talent pool, making BASS the most comparable incumbent in the same sport and audience.
• Major League Fishing (MLF): Operates the Bass Pro Tour and its own championship events — the other half of WBE's unified Tour vs. Tour format. MLF is a directly comparable tournament organizer serving the same professional angler and fan base.

Broad incumbents

• Outdoor Sportsman Group: Media company operating Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, and World Fishing Network — provides broadcast distribution and audience reach across fishing, hunting, and outdoor sports, overlapping with WBE's PPV broadcast ambitions.

Emerging players

• National Professional Fishing League (NPFL): Newer professional bass fishing tour that competes for angler attention and sponsor dollars. NPFL is comparable to WBE as a recent entrant attempting to scale a professional tournament circuit against the BASS/MLF duopoly.
• Kayak Bass Fishing (KBF): Grassroots-to-pro kayak bass fishing tournament organizer with a large amateur participant base. Comparable as a fishing tournament organizer pursuing fan-engagement and sweepstakes-style mechanics adjacent to WBE's Average Joe sweepstakes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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