Guidesly Named Official Sponsor of the Sport Fishing Championship

BUFFALO, N.Y., April 15, 2026 Guidesly, the leading vertical AI/SaaS platform and marketplace for the outdoor recreation industry, today announced it has been named an Official Sponsor and Official Partner of the Sport Fishing Championship (SFC). The partnership unites two organizations committed to growing participation in competitive sportfishing and elevating the experience for anglers and fans alike.

As part of the agreement, Guidesly and SFC will launch "SFC Experiences powered by Guidesly", a dedicated platform experience that connects fans, competitors, and outdoor enthusiasts with premier events and experiences to SFC events across North America.

The experience is powered by Guidesly Pro, the company's end-to-end platform for fishing guides and outdoor recreation businesses, enabling seamless booking management, customer engagement, and operational automation.

As an Official Sponsor, Guidesly will be integrated across SFC's broadcast, digital, and on-site channels — including streaming coverage, website placements, and promotional campaigns throughout the season.

“This partnership with Guidesly represents a major step forward in how we connect anglers, fans, and experiences across the sport,” said Mark Neifeld, Commissioner & CEO of Sport Fishing Championship. “By integrating Guidesly, we are creating a seamless bridge between our tournaments and the broader fishing community, making it easier than ever for fans to engage with the sport at every level.”

This partnership is designed to drive greater participation in Sports Fishing Championship events and experiences

“We’re proud to align with Sport Fishing Championship as an Official Sponsor and Partner”, said David Lord, Founder & CEO of Guidesly. “This is exactly the kind of opportunity we built Guidesly for, connecting passionate anglers, guides, and fans through better technology and real experiences on the water.”

About Guidesly:

Guidesly is a vertical AI/SaaS platform and marketplace for the outdoor recreation industry. Guidesly connects outdoor enthusiasts with trusted outdoor recreation guides, including fishing, water sports, hunting, snow sports, mountain sports, and wildlife guides through cutting-edge tools that enhance the customer experience. Guidesly is led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs from mission-driven consumer tech companies, award-winning designers, and experts in developing cloud-based software platforms and businesses. For more information, visit https://www.guideslypro.com and https://www.guidesly.com/  

About Sport Fishing Championship:

Founded in 2021, Sport Fishing Championship (SFC) is a competitive sportfishing league of 16 professional angling clubs competing internationally across North America. SFC’s celebrity-driven ownership group includes accomplished athletes and entertainers such as Scottie Scheffler, Austin Dillon, Raheem Mostert, Talor Gooch, Harold Varner III, and Brian Kelley. SFC is committed to growing the sport through innovation, fan engagement, and building a strong outdoor community.