Matchroom Multi Sport is proud to announce Paddy Power Games as the Official Gaming Partner of the 2026 CarpLife Competitions FishOMania, further strengthening the commercial portfolio behind the UK’s most prestigious angling event as anticipation continues to build ahead of the final at Westwood Lakes, Lincolnshire, on 18 July — live on Sky Sports across the UK and Ireland.
The partnership sees one of the UK’s most recognisable gaming brands join FishOMania as its Official Gaming Partner, adding further commercial momentum to what promises to be the biggest edition in the competition’s history.
The 2026 CarpLife Competitions FishOMania will feature an expanded 30-angler final, with competitors having earned their place through a nationwide qualifying campaign before battling it out for one of the sport’s most coveted titles at the iconic Westwood Lakes complex.
Leah Spears, Paddy Power Marketing Director, commented: “We’ve never been afraid to cast the net a little wider, and FishOMania was a catch we couldn’t ignore.
Fishing games have long been a favourite with our players, so naturally we’ve partnered with Britain’s most prestigious angling event. We’re looking forward to bringing some Paddy Power Games mischief to Westwood Lakes this July – the fish won’t know what’s hit them.”
Emily Frazer, CEO of Matchroom Multi Sport, said: “It’s fantastic to welcome Paddy Power Games as the Official Gaming Partner of this year’s FishOMania. Their support is another significant endorsement of the continued growth of the event and the opportunities that exist within competitive angling.
“FishOMania continues to attract passionate fans, elite competitors and major brands, and partnerships like this enable us to continue investing in the event experience while growing the sport’s reach. We look forward to working alongside Paddy Power Games throughout what promises to be a fantastic 2026 event.”
First staged in 1994, FishOMania remains the pinnacle of UK fishing, bringing together the nation’s best match anglers in a unique one-day final after months of fiercely contested qualifiers. The event has become one of the most recognisable competitions in the sport, combining elite-level competition with a festival atmosphere for fans of all ages.
The road to the 2026 CarpLife Competitions FishOMania final saw anglers qualify through a nationwide series of fiercely contested events before the sport’s biggest day returned to Westwood Lakes on 18 July.
Fans unable to attend the final can watch live on Sky Sports across the UK and Ireland, with further international broadcast details to be announced in due course.
