Promoters & Officials | Kansas Fights

PROMOTERS

All boxing, MMA and kickboxing promotions seeking to do business in the state of Kansas, must apply for a promoter's license with the Kansas Athletic Commission.

Entities applying for a promoters license with the Kansas Athletic Commission may be required to provide a history of promotion, and their promotion history may be taken into account when considering final approval for issuance of a license.

All promoters wishing to promote a boxing, MMA or kickboxing event in the state of Kansas must obtain an event permit by filling out the Combat Sport Promoter's Event Application. If you are promoting an MMA event, use the Mixed Martial Arts License Application below which links to the MMA Registration website. Individuals or entities wishing to promote professional wrestling in the state of Kansas do not need to apply for a promoters license, but must apply for an event permit by filling out the Combat Sport Promoter's Event Application. The Combat Sport Promoter's Event Application must be filed with the Kansas Athletic Commission using the link listed below, and permits will be granted based on the availability of the commission.

Promoters are required to submit their fight or bout cards for approval no less than fourteen days prior to their scheduled event. Send your bout/fight card to adam.roorbach@ks.gov.

Select the appropriate online form below to apply for your license:

PROMOTER'S LICENSE APPLICATION

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS PROMOTER'S LICENSE APPLICATION

COMBAT SPORT PROMOTER'S EVENT PERMIT

PROMOTE AN EVENT IN KANSAS

Boxing/MMA/Kickboxing

$40 for an event permit with the Kansas Athletic Commission

Minimum of $450 for inspectors
$450 for a physician
$150 for a timekeeper
Referees and judges will depend on the classification of the event:
- Professional – $1,200
- Mixed (Pro and amateur) - $1,000
- Amateur - $800
Each promoter will be given the option of choosing either a five percent fee on gate revenue from the event or paying a flat fee to the commission. The flat rate will be determined by the commission and will be based on a number of criteria.

Wrestling

$175 for an event permit
A five percent fee on the gate revenue from the event

OFFICIALS

All officials (judges, referees, physicians, timekeepers, managers) who want to work in the state of Kansas must apply for a license with the Kansas Athletic Commission. Referees and judges may be asked to provide proof of licensing and a list of prior commission work when considering their application.

Physicians who want to be licensed in the state of Kansas must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kansas and must be in good standing with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.

OFFICIALS LICENSE APPLICATION

PHYSICIAN'S LICENSE APPLICATION