Youth football meets community impact as the Hutchinson YMCA and the Cosmosphere team up for the first-ever Cosmo Bowl, set for Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Buhler High School.
The event promises an evening of excitement, featuring 4th, 5th, and 6th grade athletes from the Buhler and Wyandotte County youth leagues in a pair of bowl-style football matchups. Festivities begin with a family tailgate at 3 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m., and kickoff for the first game begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are just $5 per person, with kids 5 and under free. Event T-shirts will also be available for $15, with preorder and same-day options.
But the Cosmo Bowl is about more than just football — it’s about building a foundation for Reno County’s future. Proceeds from the event will support the creation of a STEM-focused childcare center, a collaborative project between the YMCA, Cosmosphere, Horizons Mental Health Center, and the Hutchinson Regional Medical Foundation. The center will provide 130 childcare slots, including 100 for working families and 30 for at-risk children, promoting early childhood learning and creativity through science, technology, engineering, and math.
“We are excited to share our passion of youth sports and keeping the kids of Reno County healthy and active,” said David Foster, Branch Director of the Hutchinson YMCA. “It’s exciting to see families come together, support our kids, and invest in opportunities that empower them to learn, create, and grow.”
Benjamin Anderson, President & CEO of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, echoed that sentiment, saying, “By attending the Cosmo Bowl, our community isn’t just cheering on our young athletes — we’re investing in a brighter future for Reno County children through hands-on STEM learning and early childhood development.”
Jim Remar, President & CEO of the Cosmosphere, added, “Cosmo Bowl is about more than football—it’s about inspiring curiosity, collaboration, and the next generation of innovators right here in Hutchinson.”
With the glow of stadium lights, the energy of young athletes, and the shared mission of local organizations, the Cosmo Bowl aims to be a new Reno County tradition that unites fun, family, and philanthropy.
For tickets and shirt orders, visit the Hutchinson YMCA or Cosmosphere online.