SFC Carrier Cup

 “CARRIER CUP PRESENTED BY HUK” ABOARD THE USS YORKTOWN 

SFC kicks off the summer of USA’s semiquincentennial with three days of live broadcast and a concert, honoring the troops, from the flight deck of the USS Yorktown, based at Patriot’s Point Naval & Maritime Museum

As part of the United States’ 250th Anniversary celebration, the event will feature three days of offshore competition, live broadcast coverage, a public fan festival included with museum admission, and a private concert honoring active and retired servicemen and women.

SFC will also provide complimentary admission to 500 military guests on Friday, creating a meaningful tribute alongside world class sport fishing competition. The event will showcase seven Atlantic Division Angling Clubs competing in real time, with daily broadcasts airing across YouTube, ESPN App, Disney+, and Hulu, supported by live coverage across SFC digital platforms.

“When SFC rolls into Charleston, South Carolina, for Week three of the Atlantic Division season, our league will dedicate three-days of broadcast, community events and entertainment to celebrate this community’s rich military history, and honor America’s 250th Anniversary,” said Mark Neifeld, Commissioner & CEO of SFC. “We are honored to partner with Patriots Point and Charleston community leaders to shine a spotlight on America’s heroes and kick off a summer of semiquincentennial celebrations.”

“We’re honored to welcome Sport Fishing Championship, offshore fishing competitors from around the world, and an international television audience to Patriots Point for this special three-day event,” said Allison Hunt, Executive Director of Patriots Point. “Moments like these allow us to shine a light on the Lowcountry’s proud military community while sharing our mission to inspire visitors of all ages through America’s enduring traditions of service, leadership, and duty. We’re grateful for partners like SFC who help celebrate our museum and its stories in such a unique and meaningful way through events like the Carrier Cup.” 

“It is our privilege to present the SFC Carrier Cup and begin a summer of celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding in such an iconic, historic location,” said Bryan Johnston, CEO & President of HUK. “Charleston is where HUK was founded, and it remains the heartbeat of our brand today. To see an event of this magnitude kick off here, and alongside our partners at SFC and Patriots Point, makes this moment especially meaningful for our team. For more than a decade, HUK Performance Fishing has proudly supported America’s military men and women, and our 160+ employees and stakeholders are honored to be part of an experience that will create lasting memories for everyone involved.”

SFC’s live broadcast set will be built on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown, providing live real-time coverage of the league’s seven Atlantic Division professional Angling Clubs as they compete. East Coast Remix AC, led by Captain JC Cleare, will return to defend their 2025 regular season victory in Charleston last June. Live broadcasts of the 2026 SFC Carrier Cup presented by HUK will be available on YouTube from 1-2pm EST, and on the ESPN App, Disney+ and Hulu from 2-4pm EST, each day. Real-time coverage of the event will also be available at www.sportfishingchampionship.com and on SFC’s official Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok accounts.