Overland Park Set to Welcome 1st Phorm Monster Games from 2025-2027: A New Era of Fitness Competition

Beginning in 2025 1^st Phorm Monster Games will bring top athletes to Overland Park for the very first time in a test of their fitness and endurance during a three-day competition, July 25 – 27. The Games will be hosted at the Overland Park Convention Center and Jewish Community Center of Kansas City.

For the past seven years the 1^st Phorm Monster Games has grown substantially in popularity driving founders, Jason and Heidi Ansley to seek a new home for the competition. Hosting the Games in a new venue and city will allow the event to continue to grow, said Monster Games Founder, Jason Ansley. “The move to Overland Park enables the 1^st Phorm Monster Games to expand the competition, allow more athletes to qualify for the Games and enhance the overall experience.”
 

Over 1,000 athletes are anticipated to qualify for the 2025 Games, the previous year’s competitors came from 40 different states and 6 different countries. Heidi Ansley, co-founder said the games are a great way of showcasing athlete’s fitness levels. “The competitors range from beginners to the elite of the elite, “Heidi said. “Its impressive to see the range of ages and incredibly motivating as they are all trying to do something outside of their comfort zone.”

“We identified the 1^st Phorm Monster Games as a marquee event for Overland Park, offering a unique opportunity to partner with the Overland Park Convention Center and the Jewish Community Center to deliver a competitive experience for all,” said Eric Olson, Vice President of Sports and Events of Visit Overland Park. “As Visit Overland Park’s sports tourism strategy evolves, we will continually embrace the opportunity to bring a diverse mix of sports events to Overland Park, and there is no better example than the sport of competitive fitness. We look forward to hosting over 1,000 athletes, along with the many spectators who will experience all Overland Park has to offer.”

The selection of Overland Park demonstrates the power of sporting events can have on a community, said Warren Wilkinson, President & CEO of Visit Overland Park. “The confidence placed in Visit Overland Park, the Overland Park Convention Center and the Jewish Community Center is further evidence the value of sports tourism and Overland Park’s ability to compete regionally and nationally, maximizing the impressive array of sports facilities within the community.”