Waltrip Brands and SFC Announce Promotional Partnership
The partnership encompasses media, promotion, and launch of collaborative beer through Waltrip Brewing Company, called Blue Marlin Blonde Ale
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026, (Ocean City, MD): Waltrip Brands, the multi-faceted brand platform company founded by two-time Daytona 500 Champion Michael Waltrip, with holdings in media, hospitality, consumer products, and sports, announced today a new partnership with Sport Fishing Championship (SFC) to include media, promotion, and a collaborative beer.
The partnership lights off a comprehensive promotional program that includes development of unique content featuring Michael Waltrip and key competitors from SFC. It also includes active social media programming and the introduction of a co-branded beer to debut at The Atlantic Division Championship in August.
“I love competition, whether it’s on the track or on the water,” said Michael Waltrip. “Helping to highlight the great competition at SFC will be a lot of fun, and launching a beer with the league that can be enjoyed everywhere will be amazing.”
"Michael Waltrip is a legendary competitor and an iconic voice in sports,” said Mike Pine, SFC Chief Revenue Officer. “We're thrilled to work with Michael and Waltrip Brands to bring even more energy and visibility to our sport through collaborating on compelling content, along with launching this co-branded beer at The Atlantic Division Championship.”
Sport Fishing Championship and Michael Waltrip Brewing will launch their collaborative Blue Marlin Blonde Ale this summer before SFC crowns its Atlantic Division Champion in Ocean City, MD August 21-23.
About Waltrip Brands:
Waltrip Brands is a multi-faceted lifestyle brand with classic Americana roots, founded by two-time Daytona 500 Champion and FOX Sports Analyst Michael Waltrip and sports business executive Bryan R. Sperber.
The brand platform has holdings in sports, consumer products, hospitality & franchising, and media & entertainment. Through these areas of expertise, Waltrip Brands connects brands, athletes, fans, and consumers through authentic storytelling and strategic partnerships.
About Sport Fishing Championship:
Founded in 2021, Sport Fishing Championship (SFC) is a competitive sportfishing league of 13 professional angling clubs, competing internationally across North America. SFC's celebrity-driven club ownership table includes accomplished athletes and entertainers such as Scottie Scheffler, Austin Dillon, Raheem Mostert, Talor Gooch, Harold Varner III, Ben Simmons and Brian Kelley. SFC aspires to grow the sport by focusing on engaging fans through innovation and building community.