Big Slick 2026 Raises Over $4.2 Million for Children's Mercy Hospital
See the celebrities & acts that entertained a KC crowd for Big Slick 2026
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The Big Slick fundraiser returned to Kansas City on May 30, 2026, raising over $4.2 million for Children's Mercy Hospital. Hosted by local celebrities including Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis, the event featured a variety of performances and an auction, despite the absence of the traditional baseball game.
- 01The event raised over $4.2 million, just shy of its record of $4.5 million set in 2025.
- 02Local stars including Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, and Heidi Gardner led the event.
- 03The fundraiser featured a variety show and auction instead of the usual baseball game.
- 04Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes participated by donating a signed football.
- 05The event included performances from various artists, including the band Steel Panther.
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The Big Slick fundraiser took place on May 30, 2026, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, raising over $4.2 million for Children's Mercy Hospital. This year, the traditional baseball game was replaced by a night filled with performances, comedy, and an auction. The event was hosted by local celebrities such as Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Heidi Gardner, and Eric Stonestreet, who entertained the audience with a variety show. Notable moments included Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, giving away a signed football. The event also featured performances from artists like Steel Panther and a comedic segment with Richard Kind. The total raised was just short of the previous year's record of $4.5 million, showcasing the continued support from the Kansas City community for this charitable cause.
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The funds raised will significantly benefit Children's Mercy Hospital, aiding in their mission to provide care for children.
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