Sporting Kansas City Teams Up with Wells Enterprises as Official Frozen Treats Partner
Leading ice cream manufacturer brings KC-invented Bomb Pop, beloved Blue Bunny and more fan-favorite frozen treats to the Soccer Capital of the nation
July 13, 2026 – Kansas City – Sporting KC has named Wells Enterprises, Inc., a leading ice cream manufacturer and maker of beloved brands such as Blue Bunny, Bomb Pop, and more, as an official sponsor through the 2027 season. Announced during National Ice Cream Month, the two-year partnership will bring Wells’ portfolio of iconic ice cream and frozen treats to fans across the Soccer Capital of the nation, adding more sweetness to matchdays, watch parties and community events throughout the season.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Sporting KC and bring fans a taste of the iconic flavors and crave-worthy innovations that have made Wells a trusted name in ice cream for generations,” said Isabella Chia, Chief Marketing Officer at Wells Enterprises. “Time spent together is priceless. This partnership gives us an exciting opportunity to create joyful, memorable moments for families and fans with a little extra sweetness.”
Through the partnership, Wells Enterprises will enhance the Sporting KC fan experience with sampling events, product integrations throughout Sporting Park, in-stadium branding, retail activations and more. In addition, to celebrate the end of the world’s biggest soccer tournament, fans can enjoy free sweet treats at dedicated watch parties this week. The partnership will also give Sporting KC fans an opportunity to join in on an ice cream race in select games throughout the season. Off the pitch, Wells Enterprises will bring families together through activations at local youth tournaments across region.
“We welcome Wells, Blue Bunny and Bomb Pop to the Sporting KC family giving our fans a new way to sweeten their game watch experience,” said Jon Moses, Sporting KC Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. “Wells Enterprises has been a Midwest staple for more than a century, and bringing its iconic portfolio of frozen treats, including the KC-invented Bomb Pop, to our stadium and community events is something fans will be excited to experience.”
Founded in Le Mars, Iowa, the Ice Cream Capital of the World, Wells Enterprises has grown from a dairy delivery wagon into one of the nation’s leading ice cream manufacturers, known for creating high-quality frozen treats that bring people together. With a portfolio that spans classic favorites and new innovations, Wells continues to build on more than a century of ice cream expertise while strengthening the communities and partners it serves.
About Wells Enterprises, Inc.
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream
manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H.
Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an
independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders
in sweet, packaged foods. Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice
cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures
its signature brand Blue Bunny®, lower-calorie Halo Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®,
and Blue Ribbon Classics®. Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados
across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells
has made Le Mars the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” as the largest manufacturer
of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants
in Le Mars, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a
manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at
wellsenterprisesinc.com.