Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation

07/01/2024

We're all smiles for tonight's Copa América match at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium! Join us in cheering on Team USA as they take on Uruguay ⚽ ❤️ 💙

And thank you to Marcus Officer FOX 4 and FOX4 News Kansas City for helping us spread the word this morning from Kansas City Power & Light District!

06/11/2024

📣NEW JOB POSTING📣

The Digital Content Specialist is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the digital presence of the Sports Commission and WIN for KC. This role primarily focuses on the creation of digital content, specifically through social media and email tactics.

Join the team behind some of Kansas City's largest and most exciting sporting events by applying here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3944025545.

05/23/2024

Want to be part of something that will transform our region? KC2026 is building the team who will unite, strengthen and elevate our region through the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City. Job opportunities will be updated as positions are filled and new roles become available.

Current openings:

⚽️ KC2026 Director of Fan Fest and Events
⚽️ Social Media and Content Manager

To learn more and apply, visit https://kansascityfwc26.com/careers/

05/01/2024

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The Hospital Hill Run is on Saturday June 1, 2024. It includes the following events: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Virtual Half Marathon, Virtual 10K, and Virtual 5K.

04/23/2024

NEWS: We're thrilled to share we received the following awards at this year's SportsETA Symposium: Event or Program Impact of the Year and Executive of the Year!

“Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of sports to build community, create economic opportunity and bring awareness to Kansas City,” said Nelson. “To receive these awards in front of my peers is a humbling and special moment.”

Full release here: https://www.sportkc.org/2024-press-releases/2024-sporteta-awards

03/29/2024

A letter from the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation Board of Directors to Kansas City and Jackson County Voters:

03/28/2024

We’re excited to for Opening Day! Wishing the Kansas City Royals good luck as they kick off the 2024 season. 💙⚾️

03/20/2024

The Sports Business Journal named Kansas City one of the Best Sports Cities for Events!

Our success in attracting and hosting sporting events, such as the Phillips 66 Big 12 Basketball Championships & the 2023 NFL Draft, has earned us spot No. 13.

📰: https://bit.ly/3Pv6XsF

03/19/2024

NEWS: Collegiate Sports Continue Driving Impact with this Week’s Prestigious NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships

The Kansas City Sports Commission is thrilled to welcome the tournament to KC from March 21 through March 23 at T-Mobile Center.

📰: https://bit.ly/4cmcXNU

02/14/2024

Official statement:

02/12/2024

Kansas City, join us for the Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade.

For the Kingdom. From the Heart.

2.14.24. | ChiefsParade.com

02/12/2024

A Parade for the Kingdom. From the Heart.

2.14.24. | chiefsparade.com

02/11/2024

It's time to bring another one home to the Kingdom. 🏆

Good luck to The Kansas City Chiefs!

02/07/2024

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! honors the achievements of women athletes, coaches and leaders. Today we celebrate by looking back on the past decade of the Kansas City Sportswoman of the Year Awardees!

🏆 2023: Lo’eau LaBonta
🏆 2022: Ayoka Lee
🏆 2021: Kinsey Fiedler
🏆 2020: Ericka Mattingly
🏆 2019: Jenna Gray and Audriana Fitzmorris
🏆 2018: University of Central Missouri Women’s Soccer and Basketball Teams
🏆 2017: Cassie Wait
🏆 2016: Becky Sauerbrunn
🏆 2015: Bobbi Walden
🏆 2014: Shannon Vreeland

01/23/2024

Join the Kansas City FWC 26 team! Open positions include:

⚽️ Director of Marketing & Communications
⚽️ Director of Revenue
⚽️ Director of Finance
⚽️ PMO Director
⚽️ Director of Transportation

Applications accepted via the Kansas City FWC 26 LinkedIn job postings.

➡️ https://bit.ly/48GALdp

01/20/2024

A joint statement from the region’s civic and business organizations regarding the stadium sales tax on the April 2 ballot.

01/10/2024

Whether we are hosting Big 12 championships, producing local endurance events or planning NFL Super Bowl Victory Parades – we strive to make Kansas City better through sports. Join us by applying today!

Open positions:

🏆 Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer/President (Closes 1/17)

🏆 Manager, Events (Closes 1/21)

For more details and how to apply, visit sportkc.org/jobs.

01/08/2024

Statement from KC region's civic organizations supporting April vote on stadium sales tax

12/23/2023

Our 2023 events would not have been possible without our team. To celebrate the work of our staff, we are sharing their favorite memories from this year.

Elliott, Director of Marketing & Communications, shares his favorite memory: media relations for the KC2026 press conference. ⚽️

12/22/2023

𝙽𝚘𝚟. 𝟸𝟹, 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚜𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙳𝚊𝚢 𝚁𝚞𝚗 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝚃-𝙼𝚘𝚋𝚒𝚕𝚎

We ended the year feeling thankful. ❤️

12/21/2023

Our 2023 events would not have been possible without our team. To celebrate the work of our staff, we are sharing their favorite memories from this year.

Taylin, Manager of Digital Marketing, shares her favorite memory: seeing the confetti fly at the parade

12/20/2023

𝙾𝚌𝚝. 𝟸𝟷, 𝙶𝚊𝚛𝚖𝚒𝚗 𝙺𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚊𝚜 𝙲𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝙼𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚗:
Took the scenic route through the City of Fountains

12/19/2023

Our 2023 events would not have been possible without our team. To celebrate the work of our staff, we are sharing their favorite memories from this year.

Colton, Senior Events Manager, shares his favorite memory: the NFL Draft Teammate Program. 🏈

12/19/2023

𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹, 𝚆𝙸𝙽 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝙺𝙲 𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜:
A year of empowering girls and women through sport.

💙 WIN for KC

12/17/2023

Our 2023 events would not have been possible without our team. To celebrate the work of our staff, we are sharing their favorite memories from this year.

Stacy, our WIN for KC Manager, shares her favorite memory: being backstage at the Women's Sports Awards. 💙

12/16/2023

𝙹𝚞𝚗𝚎 𝟾, 𝙺𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚊𝚜 𝙲𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚜 𝙰𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝙿𝚘𝚙𝚞𝚕𝚘𝚞𝚜:

Celebrated our city and the champions within.

12/15/2023

Our 2023 events would not have been possible without our team. To celebrate the work of our staff, we are sharing their favorite memories from this year.

Amelia, our Creative Director, shares her favorite memory: seeing the NFL Draft from bid to reality. 💭

12/15/2023

For the first time in four years, the Missouri men’s basketball team is returning to KC and will square off against Seton Hall THIS Sunday. Secure your tickets today!

📆 December 17
⏰ 4 p.m.
📍 T-Mobile Center
🎟 https://bit.ly/46YLdej

12/14/2023

𝙼𝚊𝚢 𝟸𝟷, 𝙺𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚊𝚜 𝙲𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚃𝚛𝚒𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚕𝚘𝚗 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝙶𝚊𝚛𝚖𝚒𝚗:
Triathletes triumphed at Longview Lake.

12/13/2023

Our 2023 events would not have been possible without our team. To celebrate the work of our staff, we are sharing their favorite memories from this year.

Justin, Event Manager, shares his favorite memory: the first day of the NFL Draft. 🏈