Bassmaster Classic 2025
Time to cowboy up, B.A.S.S. fans!
The most exciting event in bass fishing, the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic, is heading back to the Lone Star State! Make plans to join us March 20-23, 2025, and catch the fun!
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES!
Find exhibitors and sessions at 2025 Bassmaster Classic Outdoor Expo. Create a free planner to save favorite exhibitors and sessions. Get personalized recommendations based on your interests. And more!
Local Partners
Plan your visit!
Fort Worth
General transportation information, including public, air, ridesharing, walking, and parking.
Kickoff Party and Fort Worth Stockyards
Plan for the B.A.S.S. Kickoff Party or any event at the Fort Worth Stockyards.
The Classic Expo
Find the best parking for your trip downtown to the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Classic Weigh-ins*
Don't miss a minute of the show! Get all the directions and parking information for Dickies Arena.
Buckets will not be allowed in Dickies Arena. Please plan to put prohibited items in your car or hotel before arriving at the weigh-in.
More information on prohibited items and safety guidelines at Dickies Arena..
Bassmaster Classic 2025 Events
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES!
Thursday, March 20, 2025 – 4 – 9 PM
Kickoff Party at the Historic Stockyards
Friday to Sunday, March 21 to 23, 2025
Competition and Takeoffs
Expo
Live weigh-in shows
Cavender’s Bassmaster Classic Kickoff Party
Join us for our Kickoff Party and let the Classic celebration begin!
It’s only fitting that the biggest party in bass fishing would be surrounded by the rich history of the Fort Worth Stockyards. Come party with us and experience an authentic glimpse of the American West with a variety of bars, restaurants, shops, and tours, plus see the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive!
Plus, fun activities, booth displays and early B.A.S.S. Life & Nation Member credential pickup.
Takeoffs
Come watch as the competitors take off on Lake Ray Roberts, take a bass boat demo ride, and check out sponsor displays.
7:30 AM @ Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Isle Du Bois Unit
100 PW 4137
Pilot Point, TX 76258-8944
Tailgate
For the first time ever, fans will get to experience an outdoor tailgate party all three days of the event, which will feature activities and displays for the entire family.
Schedule
Saturday, 10 AM-3 PM
Sunday, 10 AM-3 PM
Exhibitors & Activities
Expo
Exhibitors will be onsite selling a wide variety of merchandise for fishing, hunting, camping, and more — an outdoor enthusiast’s dream! Plus, come by for prizes, giveaways, and entertaining activities for the whole family!
Located in the heart of downtown Fort Worth near Sundance Square Plaza, the Fort Worth Convention Center is easily accessible.
Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6432
Expo hours:
Friday, March 21:
Media/B.A.S.S. Life & Nation Members Preview: 11 a.m. — Noon
General Public – Noon — 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 22: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 23: 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Free Guest Basic Wi-Fi in concourse area and meeting rooms
Convention Center Lost & Found – call main desk (817) 392-6338
Find exhibitors and sessions at 2025 Bassmaster Classic Outdoor Expo. Create a free planner to save favorite exhibitors and sessions. Get personalized recommendations based on your interests. And more!
Weigh-ins presented by Yokohama
Come and experience the exciting live weigh-ins with fun promotions and more giveaways from B.A.S.S. sponsors!
Then watch the best bass anglers in the world weigh in their Lake Ray Roberts catch and, on Sunday, one angler will be crowned a champion.
Quick Facts:
- The FREE Digital Ticket from Ticketmaster is a new process and is ONLY REQUIRED for each day of the Weigh-In at Dickies Arena.
- ALL FREE Digital Tickets are general admission and do not include a seat number.
- As in previous years, doors at Dickies Arena will open at 3:00 p.m. for credentialed B.A.S.S. Life and B.A.S.S. Nation members with the FREE Digital Ticket, and at 3:15 p.m. for the general public with the FREE Digital Ticket.
- Weigh-In seating remains first come, first serve.
- A representative from Dickies Arena will be on-site at the Expo each day to assist with any ticket-related questions or issues.
Dickies Arena
1911 Montgomery St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
The weigh-in is expected to begin around 4:30 p.m.
Doors open at 3 p.m. for credentialed B.A.S.S. Life and B.A.S.S. Nation members
& 3:15 p.m. for the general public.
ALL GUESTS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH, WHICH INCLUDES BAG CHECK, WALK-THROUGH METAL DETECTORS, AND/OR HANDWANDS UPON ENTRY.
More information on prohibited items and safety guidelines at Dickies Arena.
Fort Worth
General transportation information, including public, air, ridesharing, walking, and parking.
Kickoff Party and Fort Worth Stockyards
Plan for the B.A.S.S. Kickoff Party or any event at the Fort Worth Stockyards.
The Classic Expo
Find the best parking for your trip downtown to the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Classic Weigh-ins*
Don't miss a minute of the show! Get all the directions and parking information for Dickies Arena.
IMPORTANT: Please see the prohibited items, building policies, sensory information, and bag policy information for Dickies Arena.
ALL GUESTS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH, WHICH INCLUDES BAG CHECK, WALK-THROUGH METAL DETECTORS, AND/OR HANDWANDS UPON ENTRY.
More information on prohibited items and safety guidelines at Dickies Arena..
Welcome B.A.S.S. Life & Nation Members!
B.A.S.S. Life & Nation Lounge* Hours of Operation:
Friday, March 21: Noon – 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 22: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 23: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
*Credential required
Buckets will not be allowed in Dickies Arena. Please plan to put prohibited items in your car or hotel before arriving at the weigh-in.
More information on prohibited items and safety guidelines at Dickies Arena..
Get your Classic degree!
A primer on Classic history
The Cast: The Bassmaster Classic
Watch the inside story of bass fishing’s greatest show. From the fans and the fanfare, to the anglers and 54 years of history, it’s all about the Bassmaster Classic.
Daily Limit: Nothing like Classic experience
Learn more about the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota from author Mike Suchan.
Daily Limit: A Classic study in sleep deprivation
Getting more shuteye wasn’t a realistic proposition for the 56 anglers chasing their dream in the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors.
Flashback: 1971 Bassmaster Classic
In October 1971, Ray Scott made history. Relive the first Bassmaster Classic in pictures.
How is the 2025 Classic shaping up?
Who’s in the 2025 Classic?
See the anglers who earned a spot in the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic on Lake Ray Roberts in Texas.
The Classic Expo!
Exhibitors will be onsite selling a wide variety of merchandise for fishing, hunting, camping, and more — an outdoor enthusiast’s dream! Plus, come by for prizes, giveaways, and entertaining activities for the whole family!
Located in the heart of downtown Fort Worth near Sundance Square Plaza, the Fort Worth Convention Center is easily accessible.
Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6432
Expo hours:
Friday, March 21:
Media/B.A.S.S. Life & Nation Members Preview: 11 a.m. — Noon
General Public – Noon — 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 22: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 23: 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Find exhibitors and sessions at 2025 Bassmaster Classic Outdoor Expo. Create a free planner to save favorite exhibitors and sessions. Get personalized recommendations based on your interests. And more!
Visit the B.A.S.S. booth!
Get your official Bassmaster Classic merchandise!- Check out the B.A.S.S. hat bar and customize your hat!
- Shop a variety of merchandise including Cavender’s Cowboy Hat Bar, Coosa Cotton, Concho USA hats, Fishewear BassmastHER apparel, and Bass Pro Shops merchandise
Stop by the B.A.S.S. booth stage for awesome programs including:
- U.S. Army Youth Fishing Forum, The Cast Roundtable, BassmastHER podcast and Meet & Greet, seminars and more!
- Daily Bassmaster Classic schedule
- Expo map/List of exhibitors
- TNT Fireworks Light Show at the weigh-in shows
- Enter the Fishing Frontier Giveaway for a chance to win awesome prizes!
- Scavenger Hunt
Bob Cobb, the original Bassmaster Magazine editor, will be signing his book, The B.A.S.S. Story Unplugged. Stop by to meet Bob and take a photo!
Military and First Responder Appreciation Days Friday is Military Appreciation Day and Saturday is First Responder Appreciation Day! Show your military/first responder ID to a staff member in the B.A.S.S. booth and get a free Bassmaster hat! Limited to the first 100 people each day.
Located within the B.A.S.S. booth in the main exhibit hall
The U.S. Army Bassmaster Classic Youth Fishing Forum is set to offer an exciting program that consists of various seminars presented by pro anglers and other influential members of the bass fishing community. Aimed at a young audience, the discussions will cover a range of topics that include personal experiences, fishing and boating how-to topics, working in the bass fishing industry and more!
Be sure to check out our Featured Exhibitors while at the Outdoors Expo! Booth numbers are subject to change.
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738
4010
840
1546
1140
1045
1244
836
106
443
741
343
1038
1044
1344
940
1136
132
1746
647
1042
1145
944
1041
939
1745
4004
1043
639
Fort Worth
General transportation information, including public, air, ridesharing, walking, and parking.
Kickoff Party and Fort Worth Stockyards
Plan for the B.A.S.S. Kickoff Party or any event at the Fort Worth Stockyards.
The Classic Expo
Find the best parking for your trip downtown to the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Classic Weigh-ins*
Don't miss a minute of the show! Get all the directions and parking information for Dickies Arena.
Buckets will not be allowed in Dickies Arena. Please plan to put prohibited items in your car or hotel before arriving at the weigh-in.
More information on prohibited items and safety guidelines at Dickies Arena..