KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, the Kansas City Sports Commission and Visit KC announced Kansas City would host 8 NCAA Championship Events over the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years.
“Kansas City’s history of hosting world-class collegiate championships is an important part of what makes us such a compelling destination, and I’m excited for the future of college sports in and around our metro,” said Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of Visit KC and the Kansas City Sports Commission.
“These events generate significant economic impact for our hotels and small businesses, as well as shine a positive spotlight on Kansas City through broadcast programming, news coverage and social media.”
In February 2024, the Sports Commission, in collaboration with Visit KC and other valued bid partners, submitted 23 bids across a variety of NCAA divisions and sports.
“What an incredible time to be in Kansas City. Our selection to host NCAA games recognizes our proven ability year-after-year to provide a top-tier experience for athletes and fans,” said Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.
“We are excited to welcome teams, supporters, and visitors from around the country, showcasing all our community has to offer, including our passionate sports culture and world-class facilities. We look forward to hosting collegiate champions for years to come in the heart of Kansas City.”
The following championships were awarded to Kansas City:
2025 DI Women’s College Cup will be hosted in partnership with University of Kansas at CPKC Stadium.
2026 DII Fall Festival will be hosted in partnership with MIAA.
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country will be at Rim Rock.
Women’s Field Hockey will be at The Pembroke Hill School.
Men’s and Women’s Soccer will be at CPKC Stadium.
Women’s Volleyball will be at Municipal Auditorium.
2027 DI Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional will be hosted in partnership with Big 12 Conference at T-Mobile Center.
These 8 events are projected to create an estimated economic impact of $21.2 million.
For more information about the sites selected for NCAA championships, click here.
About Visit KC
Headquartered in Downtown Kansas City, Visit KC is the chief hospitality sales and marketing organization for the region. With a mission of creating global passion for Kansas City, Visit KC collaborates with nearly 1,000 community partners to drive the marketing, sales and service of the destination’s convention and tourism industry—a sector that supports more than 128,000 local jobs. For more information about Kansas City, go to news.visitkc.com.
About The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation & WIN for KC
The mission of the Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation is to drive Kansas City’s overall sports strategy, to enrich the quality of life, create economic impact and raise visibility for our region. WIN for KC works to empower the lives of girls and women through advocating and promoting the lifetime value of sports and fitness, while providing opportunities for participation and leadership development. As privately funded nonprofits, we are entirely dependent on your support.