After years of being the supporting act at big fishing events, match anglers are finally getting their moment. The team behind The Big One – the UK’s biggest and busiest angling show – has revealed plans for a brand-new event: Match Fishing Live.
This upcoming show will focus entirely on match, coarse, river, and pleasure fishing. It’s being developed from the ground up for people who live and breathe the match scene. If you’re more into hard pellets than Ronnie rigs, this is the angling show for you.
Not Just Another Fishing Show
Match Fishing Live is more than just another date in the diary. Set to take place in the Midlands and outside the river close season, the event is being designed with one goal in mind: to give competitive and club-level anglers a proper home. No distractions, no afterthoughts – just a focused celebration of the sport we love.
While full details are still being confirmed, early plans suggest a lively mix of shopping, learning, and live-action demos. Expect top anglers, hands-on coaching, rig and bait clinics, plus the brands and products you actually use on the bank – not just what’s trending on social media.
This will be a place to talk tactics, stock up on essentials, and meet like-minded anglers from across the UK. It doesn’t matter if you fish commercials, canals, or rivers – whether you’re targeting F1s or roach – there’ll be something here for you.
Built by the Team Behind The Big One
Anyone who’s attended The Big One at Farnborough or Stoneleigh knows what to expect when this team puts on a show. We’re talking thousands of anglers, top-brand stands, major launches, and wall-to-wall deals. The scale is big, but it’s the attention to detail that sets it apart.
Now that same team is turning its focus to match fishing. Instead of bolting a match corner onto a general event, they’re going all in – creating a standalone experience that reflects the energy and tradition of the UK’s match fishing scene.
From pole fishing masterclasses to feeder rig clinics, the aim is to create an annual hub that keeps you coming back – not just for the bargains, but for the buzz.
Your Input Matters
To make this event truly community-led, the organisers are asking for your input. You can register your interest on the official Match Fishing Live page. By doing so, you’ll be the first to hear updates and receive an exclusive discount when tickets go on sale.
They also want to know who you’d like to see – on stage, in the demo zones, or walking the floor. Whether it’s names like Jamie Hughes, Andy Power or Matt Godfrey, or your local club legend who deserves a slot, this is your chance to help shape the show.
If you’ve got favourite brands you want involved, tag them on social. The organisers are reaching out to every one mentioned in the comments.
Which anglers, brands, or tactics do you want to see on stage? Let us know in the comments.