KANSAS CITY, MO (May 1, 2024) – Hospital Hill Run, Kansas City’s original road race, has expanded its partnership with Children’s Mercy Kansas City, the race’s official charity beneficiary, to include new activations for the 2024 race which takes place on Saturday, June 1.
Kansas City Sports Commission Receives Prestigious Awards at the Annual SportsETA Symposium
KANSAS CITY, MO (April 23, 2024) – On Tuesday, the Sports Events & Tourism Association, the non-profit trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, honored the Kansas City Sports Commission with the following awards: Event or Program Impact of the Year for its work on the 2023 NFL Draft and Executive of the Year for Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission and WIN for KC.
Collegiate Sports Continue Driving Impact with this Week’s Prestigious NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
KANSAS CITY, MO (March 19, 2024) – The Kansas City Sports Commission is thrilled to welcome the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships to Kansas City from March 21 through March 23 at T-Mobile Center. The tournament is one of the most coveted championships in the NCAA, bringing tens of thousands of fans from around the country to the Kansas City area.
Kansas City Sports Commission Secures Extension for Big 12 Men's and Women's Basketball Championships through 2031
KANSAS CITY, MO (March 12, 2024) – Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark announced that the Conference has extended its agreement to keep both the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City for the next seven years through 2031, the culmination of months of discussions between the Big 12 Conference, Kansas City Sports Commission and T-Mobile Center.
Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade and Rally to be Held on Wednesday, February 14
Kansas City Sports Commission Submits Bids for Opportunity to Host NCAA Championships
Taylor Obersteadt Selected as New Director of WIN for KC
Kansas City Selected to Host 6 FIFA World Cup 26™ Matches, Including A Coveted Quarterfinal
2024 Women’s Sports Awards program presented by Burns & McDonnell returns to Municipal Auditorium on January 30
KANSAS CITY, MO (January 24, 2024) – The 2024 Women’s Sports Awards presented by Burns & McDonnell, an annual awards program, is WIN for KC’s biggest fundraiser and the largest luncheon in the country celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Six honorees will be recognized for their contributions to women and girls in sports within the Kansas City region.
Big 12 Women’s Basketball Honorary Coaches Program Selected as Winner of Forvis BE BOLD Award at the 2024 Women’s Sports Awards
KANSAS CITY, MO (January 16, 2024) – This year’s Forvis BE BOLD Award goes to the Big 12 Women’s Basketball Honorary Coaches Program. Representatives of the program will accept the award at the 2024 Women’s Sports Awards presented by Burns & McDonnell. The annual awards program is WIN for KC’s biggest fundraiser and the largest luncheon in the country celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Kameryn Furman Announced as Hallmark Cards Leadership Award Honoree for the 2024 Women’s Sports Awards
KANSAS CITY, MO (January 9, 2024) – Today, WIN for KC announced Kameryn Furman would be the recipient of the Hallmark Cards Leadership Award at the 2024 Women’s Sports Awards presented by Burns & McDonnell. The annual awards program is WIN for KC’s biggest fundraiser and the largest luncheon in the country celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Brinley Hutson Honored as Children’s Mercy Kansas City Rising Star Award Winner for the 2024 Women’s Sports Awards
KANSAS CITY, MO (January 3, 2024) – Brinley Hutson, an adaptive athlete from Olathe East High School, will receive the Children’s Mercy Kansas City Rising Star Award at the 2024 Women’s Sports Awards presented by Burns & McDonnell. The annual awards program is WIN for KC’s biggest fundraiser and the largest luncheon in the country celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day.