Tickets on sale for the European Open Beach Fishing Championships

The stunning East Yorkshire coast will once again welcome anglers from the UK and Europe as the 32nd Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship (EOBC) takes place from Friday 13 March – Sunday 15 March 2026.

The three-day beach fishing competition, organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, stretches from the north end of North Marine Promenade, Bridlington, to Pilot Jetty at Spurn Point.

The event will feature exceptional cash prizes and fishing equipment to be won and competitors will be able to pick up valuable experiences, tactics, skills and techniques whilst enjoying a fun-filled weekend.

A number of exhibitors will also be present at the event offering expert advice and some great offers on their products.

All competitors will also be entered in the Golden Ticket Draw which will be held at the event hub for the chance to win a stay at Sand-Le-Mere Holiday Park.

Tickets for the competition can be purchased via  www.eobc.co.uk until Thursday 26 February with weekend prices at £30 for seniors and £20 for juniors.

Pairs and Team of four tickets are also available. Advance tickets are always in high demand, with anglers visiting from across Europe so competitors, so be quick to apply.

Flattie Bash

The popular warm-up ‘Flattie Bash’ event will also take place on Friday 13 March, kick-starting the full weekend of angling.

This catch and release event will be held between Fraisthorpe, Bridlington and Hornsea with fishing times between 10m-2pm.

Tickets are priced at £10 per person (cash only) with registration taking place on the day at Hornsea Floral Hall from 7am-9.15am.

Councillor Nick Coultish, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s cabinet member for culture, leisure, tourism and planning, said: “We are proud to have been hosting this, the largest beach fishing competition in Europe, for more than 30 years and it brings anglers from across the country and the continent to our beautiful coast.

“We look forward to welcoming visitors to our area to give a welcome boost to the East Riding economy in the early part of 2026.”

For more information about the competition, tide times, to view the event handbook and to book tickets, visit www.eobc.co.uk or www.facebook.com/openbeachchamps

Follow the event media partners, Sea Angling Adventures for some great tips and advice along with some live event coverage on www.facebook.com/seaanglingadventuresuk