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 Coming Soon
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.
Want to stay in the loop?
Complete the Business Interest Form to be among the first to receive updates, resources and invitations as KC Game Plan rolls out.
Current Opportunities
Predictive Analytics RFI
KC2026 is seeking to identify a qualified predictive analytics partner to develop predictive models and tools that estimate visitor flow, density, and concentration by time and location for the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ and KC2026 events. This RFI is intended to assess suppliers with the capability to deliver insights grounded in high-quality data, transparent assumptions, and reliable methodologies, ensuring actionable results for planning, operations, and community engagement. We are interested in predictive analytics partner with demonstrated experience in predictive modelling, data visualization and scenario planning. Do 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 predictive analytics partner for a more detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Please complete the linked RFI form with detailed responses to each section and submit your responses by 07/23/2025. For any questions regarding this RFI, please reach out to procurement@kansascityfwc26.
Visiting Fan Federation Engagement RFI
KC2026 is seeking to identify a qualified agency with deep expertise in global sports marketing, fan engagement, community programming, and commercial activation to support visiting team fan engagement for the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ and KC2026 events. This RFI is intended to assess agencies capable of designing and executing campaigns that introduce Kansas City to international supporters, engage local communities with visiting national teams, and develop innovative partnership and sponsor activation strategies. Agencies should demonstrate experience in international sports marketing, multicultural fan engagement, and partnership development, as well as a proven track record in creative campaign delivery across digital and traditional platforms. Do 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 potential participants for a more detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Please complete the linked RFI form with detailed responses to each section and submit your responses by 07/23/2025. For any questions regarding this RFI, please reach out to procurement@kansascityfwc26.com.