BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
The Board of Directors of KC2026 has established a Procurement Policy to promote the efficient operation of KC2026 by establishing guidelines, and procedures for the acquisition of products and services by KC2026.
KC2026 is committed to providing opportunities for small, local business communities to support official Host City events and regional activations. If your business is interested in supporting the numerous events planned across the metro area, please fill out the form below.
*If you previously submitted a Business Interest Form by Q4 2024, we have your information. You do not need to resubmit a new form.
KC GAME PLAN IS HERE
Get ready to put your business in play for FIFA World Cup 2026™! KC Game Plan is a new regional initiative designed to help small businesses prepare for and participate in the economic opportunities created by the tournament. From visitor information and event calendars to readiness assessment tools and training, we’re building a program to help businesses shine on the world stage.
Learn more about the program here.
Current Opportunities
Audio/Video/Lights/Screens RFI
KC2026 is seeking to identify qualified Audio, Video, Lighting & Screens (AVLS) vendors with demonstrated ability to deliver large-scale, multi-space event production across venues supporting the FIFA World Cup™ and other KC2026 events. This Request for Information (RFI) evaluates vendors’ ability to provide a secure, reliable, scalable, end-to-end AVLS solution including equipment rental, system design/engineering, delivery/logistics, staging/warehousing and strike/removal. Vendors should confirm readiness and compliance, relevant major-event experience, and the resources/capacity to support multiple concurrent sites and compressed event schedules. Please note that the scope is scalable and is not set in stone to the RFI questionnaire / language. The information collected through this RFI will be used to shortlist AVLS vendors for a more detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Please complete the linked RFI form by 11:59 PM CT on 3/11/2026. For any questions regarding this RFI, please reach out to [email protected].
Dynamic Message Signs RFI
KC2026 is seeking to identify qualified Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) vendors with a proven ability to deliver large-scale, multi-site digital signage deployments supporting FIFA World Cup™ and KC2026 events. This Request for Information (RFI) will evaluate vendors’ ability to provide a secure, reliable, and scalable end-to-end DMS solution, including equipment supply, content management workflow, and network coordination. Vendors should confirm compliance and readiness, relevant event-scale experience, and the resources and capacity to support all required sites and schedules. Please note that the scope is scalable and is not set in stone to the RFI questionnaire / language. The information collected through this RFI will be used to shortlist Dynamic Message Signs vendors for a more detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Please complete the linked RFI form by 11:59 PM CT on 3/11/2026. For any questions regarding this RFI, please reach out to [email protected].
