November 6, 2025
For the first time ever, a USA Judo National Championship is coming to Kansas. Visit Wichita announced that the city will host the 2026 USA Judo Youth Nationals at the Century II Convention Center’s Bob Brown Expo Hall from March 14–15, 2026, with weigh-ins scheduled for March 13.
October 16, 2025
For the first time in tournament history, the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup will be hosted by the same city for three consecutive years, with Wichita securing the event for 2026, 2027, and 2028.
September 5, 2025
In his new role, Olmstead will build relationships with sports planners and rights holders, and also assist the team’s sports event manager in event operations.
September 3, 2025
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and Visit Overland Park have signed a partnership to make Overland Park one of the 12 stops on the APP Tours for the next five years, starting in 2026. Tournaments will take place at AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk in Overland Park, with the first tournament beginning Sept. 16-20, 2026.
February 26, 2025
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) will return to Wichita this July, making the region the longest-running host since it started in 2019. This 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all event will be hosted by Wichita State University (WSU) and supported by WSU’s alumni squad, the AfterShocks.
May 8, 2024
Tickets are on sale for the 52nd USA Boxing National Junior Olympics, which will take place June 24-29 at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center in Wichita, Ks.
March 11, 2024
Wichita, KS., will welcome Major League Table Tennis for the first time on April 5-7 at Charles Koch Arena.
February 12, 2024
Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball has announced a multi-year agreement with Wichita State University and Visit Wichita to bring a professional women’s league to the city for the first time.
January 23, 2024
The College Baseball Foundation and Visit Overland Park have announced the College Baseball Hall of Fame will establish its inaugural physical location in Overland Park, Ks., with support from Patrick Mahomes.
January 6, 2024
Wichita, Ks., will host the 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championship from Jan. 24 to 27.
