KC Maccabi Games - Kansas City JCC Maccabi Games

JCC Maccabi Games Community Kick Off

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.

The J – Fitness | Sports | Aquatics Entrance

Get Ready, Kansas City—The Countdown to the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games Begins!

The JCC Maccabi Games are returning to Kansas City Aug. 2-7, 2026—and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us Sunday, Oct. 5, for an unforgettable community celebration as we begin the countdown to this world-class event. Bring your family and friends for an evening packed with fun and festivities:

Food trucks serving up delicious bites (food available for purchase) – VAAD Supervised Kosher Food will be available.
Bounce Houses, games, activities, and entertainment for all ages
Raffles and prizes you won’t want to miss
A chance to join the Maccabi team and learn how your teen can compete, volunteer opportunities, and how to get involved with housing

Whether you’re a future athlete, a proud supporter, or just ready to celebrate, this is your moment to be part of something big.

This event is free—but registration is encouraged so we can make it even better.

Let’s start the journey to August 2026 together!

JCC Maccabi Games Community Kick Off

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

4:30-6:30 p.m.

The J – Fitness | Sports | Aquatics Entrance

Get Ready, Kansas City—The Countdown to the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games Begins!

The JCC Maccabi Games are returning to Kansas City Aug. 2-7, 2026—and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us Sunday, Oct. 5, for an unforgettable community celebration as we begin the countdown to this world-class event. Bring your family and friends for an evening packed with fun and festivities:

Food trucks serving up delicious bites (food available for purchase) – VAAD Supervised Kosher Food will be available.
Bounce Houses, games, activities, and entertainment for all ages
Raffles and prizes you won’t want to miss
A chance to join the Maccabi team and learn how your teen can compete, volunteer opportunities, and how to get involved with housing

Whether you’re a future athlete, a proud supporter, or just ready to celebrate, this is your moment to be part of something big.

This event is free—but registration is encouraged so we can make it even better.

Let’s start the journey to August 2026 together!

Kansas City

Aug. 2-7, 2026

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World's Largest Jewish Youth Sports Event

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Compete as an Athlete

We are looking for Greater Kansas City area athletes to represent and compete with the Kansas City Maccabi Delegation at the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games® taking place Aug. 2-7, 2026.

Serve as a Host Family!

Host families are an unique and integral part of the JCC Maccabi Games® experience as they offer the 1,000 visiting teens traveling from across the world a Jewish “home away from home.”

Volunteer Your Time

Calling all community volunteers for the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games®! Depending on your interest, abilities, and schedule, we can cater volunteer shifts to best fit you. Volunteers are needed leading up to the games as well as the week of the games from Aug. 2-7, 2026. Volunteers of all faiths welcome.

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