BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour is bringing bass fishing fans closer to the action than ever before with two brand-new fan experiences during Classic Week in Fort Worth, Texas!
1. Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am – March 19 at Eagle Mountain Lake
For the first time ever, fishing fans will get to see an incredible lineup of Elite Series pros team up with celebrities from sports, entertainment and social media for an action-packed day on the water. Fans can shake hands with all the Celebrities at a meet-and-greet at Cavender’s located in the Fort Worth Stock Yards. The Progressive Celebrity Pro-Am will take place on Wednesday, March 19, at Eagle Mountain Lake, and it promises to be an unforgettable kickoff to Classic Week. Watch the weigh-in at Twin Points park, with first fish hitting the scales at 1:30 p.m.
Takeoff – 7:30 a.m.
Expo – 12:30 p.m.
Weigh-in – 1:30 p.m.
Fishing legends like Brandon Palaniuk, Bill Lowen, and Rick Clunn will compete alongside these stars:
🎣 Sydnie Wells (Barstool Sports)
🏈 Jeffrey Simmons (Tennessee Titans)
🏈 Trent Cole (12-year NFL veteran)
🏈 Ben Cleveland (Baltimore Ravens)
🏅 Ryan Crouser (Olympic Gold Medalist, Shot Put)
🏎 Ross Chastain (NASCAR)
🏈 Patrick Queen (Pittsburgh Steelers)
🎣 Hood Fishing Entertainment (Reigning Champion)
🔥 Justin Chiasson (Stalekracker)
🎤 Lavell Crawford (Comedian)
🎖 Dakota Meyer (Medal of Honor Recipient)
🎣 Jake Jorgensen (BlacktipH)
🎸 Billy Strings (Musician)
🏈 Rhett Lashlee (SMU Head Football Coach)
🏈 Kevin Dotson (Los Angeles Rams)
🏈 Barkevious Mingo (8-year NFL veteran)
🏋️ Bronson Steiner (NXT)
💪 Tony D’Angelo (NXT)
🚜 Heavy D & Diesel Dave (Diesel Brothers)
📺 Pat Roach (Trailer Park Boys)
🏈 Damone Clark (Dallas Cowboys)
This event will feature fierce competition, legendary anglers and high-energy entertainment — don’t miss the chance to watch these big names battle it out on the water!
2. Bassmaster Classic Media Day – March 20 at Bass Pro Shops Grapevine
Bass fishing fans are getting unprecedented access at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic! For the first time ever, fans are invited to attend the Bassmaster Classic Media Day, held at Bass Pro Shops in Grapevine, Texas, on Thursday, March 20, from 1-3 p.m.
This is your chance to see every Classic competitor up close, watch as they prepare their gear and listen in as they give exclusive interviews to media before the biggest event in bass fishing kicks off. It’s a rare opportunity to get behind the scenes and feel the intensity before the first cast is made on March 21!
Don’t miss out on these exclusive fan experiences at the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing! Stay tuned to Bassmaster.com and follow us on social media for the latest updates.
