Kelowna HOOPFEST lineup announced

Kelowna HOOPFEST basketball festival is coming to Kelowna June 5 - 7. The weekend event will feature a headline matchup between the Vancouver Bandits and the Saskatoon Mamba at Prospera Place on Saturday, June 6 at 6 p.m. in the first Canadian Elite Basketball League regular season game ever played in the Okanagan. 

Beyond the headline matchup, the weekend includes a youth tournament featuring more than 90 teams from across B.C., along with clinics, fan activities and an outdoor streetball event across multiple venues in the city.  

“Kelowna is excited to welcome the Vancouver Bandits and the Canadian Elite Basketball League to Prospera Place for the first professional basketball game of its kind in our city,” said Mayor Tom Dyas. “Kelowna HOOPFEST brings together youth, families, athletes, and fans for a full weekend that celebrates the growth of basketball in our community while showcasing Kelowna as premier event-hosting city. It is an opportunity to bring people together, activate our downtown, and highlight the positive impact sport and community events have in Kelowna.” 

HOOPFEST events include: 

Youth basketball tournament (June 5 to 7): 
More than 90 teams competing across Kelowna gyms. 

Bandits Dance Crew workshop (Friday, June 5) presented by Bandits Dance Crew & Village Dance Academy.: 
Sessions at Village Dance Academy led by Bandits Dance Crew members and choreographers, open to dancers of all skill levels. 

HOOPFEST Fan Zone (Saturday, June 6, 4 to 6 p.m.) presented by Otter Co-op & Angry Otter Liquor: 
Pre-game activities and entertainment outside Prospera Place. 

Canadian Elite Basketbal League game – Vancouver Bandits vs. Saskatoon Mamba (Saturday, June 6, 6 p.m.) presented by Westland Insurance & Kelowna Minor Basketball Association: 
The first professional CEBL game hosted in Kelowna, featuring a full in-arena game experience. 

Coaches seminar (Saturday, June 6, post-game) presented by Chances Kelowna: 
A free clinic hosted by Bandits coaching staff for ticket holders. 

“Run the Ones” streetball event (Saturday, June 6, 8:30 to 10 p.m.): 
An outdoor one-on-one tournament at City Park under the lights, open to spectators with game tickets. 

Hoopfest will bring professional basketball to Prospera Place for the first time, inspiring future generations of athletes and uniting our community through the power of sport. The youth tournaments, clinics, and fan events extend that impact by giving people of all ages opportunities to get involved, build skills, and connect through a shared love of basketball. Together, these activities help grow the game locally while creating opportunities for participation, mentorship, and community pride.

For tickets and more information on Kelowna HOOPFEST, visit www.thebandits.ca/kelowna-hoopfest.