Sports & Event Hosting in Kelowna, BC

Kelowna brings together versatile facilities, destination expertise, strong community partnerships, and the energy of the Okanagan Valley to create memorable sporting, cultural, and major events.

From national championships and multi-sport competitions to live entertainment and large-scale celebrations, Tourism Kelowna works alongside event organizers, rights holders, host committees, and community partners to help bring events to life. Whether you're exploring Kelowna for a future bid or preparing for an event already on the calendar, our Sports & Major Events team is here to help.

Explore Sports & Event Hosting

How We Can Help

From bid development and venue selection to local connections and event-time support, discover how Tourism Kelowna can help throughout the planning process.

Sports & Event Facilities

Explore Kelowna's arenas, fields, pools, courts, multi-purpose venues, and outdoor settings for competitions, tournaments, championships, and major events.

KELOWNA, BC - OCTOBER 27: Gala of Skate Canada International held at Prospera Place on October 27, 2019 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Shoot the Breeze)

Hosting Highlights

See some of the national championships, multi-sport competitions, cultural events, and major spectator experiences Kelowna has welcomed, along with what's coming next.

Volunteer for Major Events

Join Kelowna's major event volunteer interest pool and hear about opportunities to support future sporting, cultural, and entertainment events.

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Why Kelowna?

Kelowna offers the infrastructure of a growing city with the setting and hospitality of the Okanagan Valley. Convenient air access through Kelowna International Airport, a broad mix of accommodations, established indoor and outdoor venues, and experiences for every season make it easy to welcome athletes, organizers, spectators, and accompanying visitors.

Beyond the event itself, attendees can explore Okanagan Lake, local trails, restaurants, wineries, cultural experiences, and more throughout their stay.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sports & Event Hosting

What types of sports and events can Kelowna host?

Kelowna can support a wide range of sporting, cultural, and major events, from tournaments and national championships to multi-sport competitions, live entertainment, and community-wide events.

What sports and event facilities are available in Kelowna?

Kelowna offers indoor and outdoor facilities, including arenas, pools, fields, courts, curling facilities, indoor turf, tracks, and multi-purpose venues. Organizers can browse the Sports & Event Facilities directory to explore individual venues and amenities.

How can Tourism Kelowna help with an event bid?

Tourism Kelowna can support bid development and design, funding and grant applications, venue and accommodation selection, site visits, and connections with local, provincial, and national sport organizations and community partners.

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Can Tourism Kelowna help with accommodations for teams and attendees?

Yes. Tourism Kelowna can help organizers identify accommodation options suited to athletes, officials, organizers, performers, and spectators and connect them with local accommodation partners.

Does Tourism Kelowna provide support once an event is confirmed?

Depending on the event, support may include visitor information, mobile visitor servicing, airport welcome support, connections with tourism businesses, local recommendations, and assistance sourcing locally inspired gifts or welcome items.

Are volunteer resources available for major events in Kelowna?

Tourism Kelowna maintains a volunteer interest pool for major sporting, cultural, and entertainment events. Volunteer needs and recruitment processes vary by event.

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Bring Your Event to Kelowna

Sara Correa Haslehurst

Business Development, Sports & Major Events

250.861.1515 ext. 218

sara@tourismkelowna.com

Contact Sara for support with sport and event planning, including bid development, venue and accommodation selection, familiarization tours, and connections with local, provincial, and national sport organizations.