<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2B8GsR_19JUMGIT00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2B8GsR_19JUMGIT00" width="1200" height="600" >KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The 2026 Bassmaster Classic — known as the “Super Bowl of bass fishing” — is returning to Knoxville in March. The tournament is free to the public, and there are plenty of events planned. <h2>Schedule</h2><h2>Thursday, March 12</h2><h2>Kickoff Party</h2>Covenant Health Park in the Old City will play host to the 2026 Bassmaster Classic kickoff party. No specific time has been released, but the party promises a live weigh-in show, celebrity meet and greets, live music from The Voice finalists DEK of Hearts, vendors and more, including food and beverages. Fireworks will finish off the night, starting at 7:50 p.m.Celebrity Pro-Am Weigh-In and Meet and Greet (5:15 p.m.)Celebrity anglers will weigh-in live on stage, then stick around for a meet and greet on the Third Base Porch. The weigh-in is slated for 5:15 p.m., and the meet and greet will start at 6:15 p.m.You can find a full list of attendees here. DEK of Hearts Performance (6:30 p.m.)DEK of Hearts will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. The country-pop band earned a top spot on The Voice’s 28th season and has opened for Grammy winner Rhonda Vincent.Fireworks Show (7:50 p.m.)Fireworks will light up Covenant Health Park starting at 7:50 p.m.<h2>Friday, March 13</h2>Takeoffs (7:45 a.m.)Competitors will take off on the Tennessee River at Volunteer Landing. Tailgate (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)This outdoor party for all ages will be located at the Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley St.) on the Plaza Terrace. It’ll be open all three days of the event. Expo (Noon - 7 p.m.)Exhibitors will be at the Knoxville Convention Center and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall (935 Worlds Fair Park Dr.) selling merchandise for fishing, hunting and camping. The expo is open from noon to 7 p.m.Weigh-Ins (4:15 p.m.)The top bass anglers in the world will be weighing in their Tennessee River catches at Food City Center (1600 Phillip Fulmer Way). The doors will open at 3:15 p.m. and the event itself will kick off at 4:15 p.m.<h2>Saturday, March 14</h2>Takeoffs (7:45 a.m.)Competitors will take off on the Tennessee River at Volunteer Landing. Tailgate (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)This outdoor party for all ages will be located at the Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley St.) on the Plaza Terrace. It’ll be open all three days of the event. Expo (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)Exhibitors will be at the Knoxville Convention Center and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall (935 Worlds Fair Park Dr.) selling merchandise for fishing, hunting and camping. The expo is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Weigh-Ins (4:15 p.m.)The top bass anglers in the world will be weighing in their Tennessee River catches at Food City Center (1600 Phillip Fulmer Way). The doors will open at 3:15 p.m. and the event itself will kick off at 4:15 p.m.<h2>Sunday, March 15</h2>Takeoffs (7:45 a.m.)Competitors will take off on the Tennessee River at Volunteer Landing. Tailgate (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)This outdoor party for all ages will be located at the Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley St.) on the Plaza Terrace. It’ll be open all three days of the event. Expo (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)Exhibitors will be at the Knoxville Convention Center and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall (935 Worlds Fair Park Dr.) selling merchandise for fishing, hunting and camping. The expo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Weigh-Ins (4:15 p.m.)The top bass anglers in the world will be weighing in their Tennessee River catches at Food City Center (1600 Phillip Fulmer Way). The doors will open at 3:15 p.m. and the event itself will kick off at 4:15 p.m.<h2>Venue Information</h2>Each venue has its own set of policies and rules. You can find out more below:<h2>Parking</h2>Downtown Knoxville offers plenty of options for parking. Shuttle InformationFree shuttles will run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on a loop between the weigh-ins and the expo. There will be two pick up and drop off locations:<ul><li>Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, University of Tennessee</li><li>Knoxville Convention Center / World’s Fair Exhibition Hall</li></ul>ParkingThe University of Tennessee will offer some options for parking:<ul><li>G-10 Parking Garage: Opens at 7 a.m., $20 card-only charge</li><li>11th Street Parking Garage: Opens at 4 p.m. Friday, opens at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, $20 card-only charge</li><li>Other UT Lots: Open at 4 p.m. Friday, open at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, $20 card-only charge</li></ul>Downtown Knoxville also offers parking garages for the public to leave their cars:<ul><li>Locust Street Garage</li><li>Langley Garage</li><li>Market Square Garage </li><li>State Street Garage</li><li>Main Street Garage</li><li>Dwight Kessel Garage</li><li>Summer Place Garage</li></ul>That said, weekday parking runs $1 per hour ($7 max) until 6 p.m., and Market Square Garage charges a $3 fee on Saturdays. These garages are in addition to street parking, which uses the ParkMobile app to collect payment. </div></body>

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The 2026 Bassmaster Classic — known as the “Super Bowl of bass fishing” — is returning to Knoxville in March. The tournament is free to the public, and there are plenty of events planned. Schedule. Thursday, March 12. Kickoff Party. Covenant Health...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The 2026 Bassmaster Classic — known as the “Super Bowl of bass fishing” — is returning to Knoxville in March. The tournament is f

2026 Bassmaster Classic: Schedule, parking, venue info

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