This week is an exciting week for bass fishermen as professional bass fishing’s biggest event is happening in Knoxville!
55 anglers will be competing on the Tennessee River for the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota, which is hosted by Visit Knoxville.
The Bassmaster Classic is scheduled and set for March 24-26.
Since this is a huge event, there are multiple venues such as Volunteer Landing, Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville Convention Center, and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall.
So, with that being said, here is the schedule so you can keep up with where the action is at:
Tuesday, March 21
– Yamaha Rightwaters & Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful Cleanup at the Duncan Boat Dock, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22
– Official Classic Practice Day for competing anglers
– Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship powered by TourneyX, Lake Chickamauga
Thursday, March 23
– Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship powered by TourneyX, Lake Chickamauga
– Media Day presented by Power-Pole at Jacob Building Park & Exposition Center (credentialed media only), Noon to 3 p.m.
– Visit Knoxville Kickoff Party presented by TNT Fireworks, Knoxville Convention Center Outdoor Plaza Terrace, 5-8 p.m.
Friday, March 24
– Takeoff at Volunteer Landing, Tennessee River, 7:15 a.m.
– Ribbon Cutting for the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo, Knoxville Convention Center, 11 a.m.
– Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo, Knoxville Convention Center & World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, Noon to 7 p.m.
– Doors open to public for weigh-in, Thompson-Boling Arena, 3:15 p.m.
– Weigh-in starts, Thompson-Boling Arena, 4:15 p.m.
– Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship powered by TourneyX awards on stage
Saturday, March 25
– Takeoff at Volunteer Landing, Tennessee River, 7:15 a.m.
– Bassmaster LIVE broadcast on FOX Sports 1, 8-11 a.m.
– Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo, Knoxville Convention Center & World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
– Doors open to public for weigh-in, Thompson-Boling Arena, 3:15 p.m.
– Weigh-in starts, Thompson-Boling Arena, 4:15 p.m.
Sunday, March 26
– Takeoff at Volunteer Landing, Tennessee River, 7:15 a.m.
– Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo, Knoxville Convention Center & World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– Bassmaster LIVE broadcast on FOX Sports 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– Doors open to public for weigh-in, Thompson-Boling Arena, 3:15 p.m.
– Weigh-in starts, Thompson-Boling Arena, 4:15 p.m.
– Post Weigh-In: Top 6 Championship Press Conference
Photo: Reuters
Source: WATE
