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 promoter’s license with the Kansas Athletic Commission may be required to provide a history of the promotion, and their promotion history may be taken into account when considering final approval for the issuance of a license.
All promoters wishing to promote boxing, MMA, or kickboxing event in the state of Kansas must obtain an event permit by filling out the Combat Sports 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 promoter license but must apply for an event permit by filling out the Combat Sports Promoter's Event Application. The Combat Sports 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 before their scheduled event. Send your bout/fight card to alejandra.prieto@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
