Arranging a Professional Boxing or MMA Event

 Apply as a Promoter

To promote professional boxing, kickboxing and MMA events in the Province of British Columbia, you must have a valid licence issued by the BC Athletic Commissioner.

To apply for a promoter licence, you will need to complete the online application form and submit the documents listed below;

  • Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check (Tier 4) - you are responsible for all associated fees
  • Personal disclosure form
  • Copies of two pieces of ID, one of which shows your photo and is government issue (e.g. driver’s licence, passport)
  • Payment of non-refundable, $120.00 application fee

Applications will not be reviewed until all of the required information has been submitted. Your licence will be valid for one year from the date on which it is issued.

The issuance of a licence under this application does not provide for a permit to promote an event. An event permit must be applied for separately.

Please note:

  • A person or corporation is not eligible for a promoter licence if the person, or officer or director of the corporation, is an undischarged bankrupt.
  • Your CRC will remain valid with the Office of the BC Athletic Commissioner for three years.

To See Terms and Conditions click here.

Professional Promoter Start Application
Want to apply offline? Download the form here
 Apply as a Matchmaker

To arrange matches (as a matchmaker) for professional boxing and MMA events in the Province of British Columbia, you must have a valid licence issued by the BC Athletic Commissioner.

To apply for a matchmaker licence, you will need to complete the online application form and submit the documents listed below;

  • Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check (Tier 4) - you are responsible for all associated fees
  • Personal disclosure form
  • Copies of two pieces of ID, one of which shows your photo and is government issue (e.g. driver’s licence, passport)
  • Payment of non-refundable, $50.00 application fee

Applications will not be reviewed until all of the required information has been submitted. Your licence will be valid for one year from the date on which it is issued.

Please note: Your CRC will remain valid with the Office of the BC Athletic Commissioner for three years.

To See Terms and Conditions click here.

Professional Matchmaker Start Application
Want to apply offline? Download the form here
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