May 14th – 15th, 2027
Emerald Coast Open
VR
1 Great Tournament. 2 Ways To Win!
Largest VR Lionfish Tournament In The World!
$3,300+ in Cash & Prizes!!
Compete/Dive Virtually
History in the Making!
Get ready for the First-Ever VR Lionfish Tournament! Shipwreck Discovery is teaming up with the Emerald Coast Open in Destin, Florida — the world’s largest lionfish tournament — for a first-of-its-kind virtual event. With $3,000 in cash prizes plus $300 in Meta credit on the line, gamers will compete across three categories with 10 prize levels in each! That means up to 30 winners, and a single player can win in all three categories for a max payout of $1,500 in cash! This is the largest prize pool in VR fishing history, and the only tournament that lets you hunt lionfish in the game while being directly connected to the real-world event. Gamers and Divers – this is your chance to compete, win, and be part of something truley historic!
Compete Against The Pros!
Kids and non-divers can jump in and compete right alongside real divers in this historic 2 day event! Imagine kids battling their parents for the top spot for family bragging rights. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or someone who’s never even seen the ocean, this is your chance to hunt lionfish in stunning underwater worlds to help us remove invasive lionfish! It’s completely free to join as long as you own Shipwreck Discovery on your VR headset (available on Meta and Steam). Start practicing now to get ready to win!