South Okanagan Events Centre

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South Okanagan Events Centre is a hockey rink in Penticton, British Columbia, home of the Penticton Vees (WHL, Canadian Hockey League). It opened in 2008, making it 18 years old in 2026 and seats 4,701 for hockey. It ranks 20th of 23 in the WHL by capacity.

The closest NHL rink is Rogers Arena in Vancouver, about 159 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Penticton, British Columbia
Home of
Penticton Vees (CHL)
League
WHL · B.C. Division
Opened
2008
Capacity
4,701
Size rank in CHL
37th of 57

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Rinks near South Okanagan Events Centre10

  1. 1Junior ARoyal LePage Place — West Kelowna Warriors (West Kelowna, British Columbia)25 mi
  2. 2CHLProspera Place — Kelowna Rockets (Kelowna, British Columbia)27 mi
  3. 3Junior AKal Tire Place — Vernon Vipers (Vernon, British Columbia)53 mi
  4. 4Junior ARogers Rink — Salmon Arm Silverbacks (Salmon Arm, British Columbia)83 mi
  5. 5CHLSandman Centre — Kamloops Blazers (Kamloops, British Columbia)87 mi
  6. 6Junior ACominco Arena — Trail Smoke Eaters (Trail, British Columbia)89 mi
  7. 7Junior AChilliwack Coliseum — Chilliwack Chiefs (Chilliwack, British Columbia)109 mi
  8. 8AHLRogers Forum — Abbotsford Canucks (Abbotsford, British Columbia)128 mi
  9. 9U SportsLangley Events Centre — Trinity Western Spartans (Langley, British Columbia)140 mi
  10. 10Junior AGeorge Preston Recreation Centre — Langley Rivermen (Langley, British Columbia)140 mi

Questions about South Okanagan Events Centre

Where do the Penticton Vees play home games?

The Penticton Vees play at South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, British Columbia.

How many people does South Okanagan Events Centre hold?

South Okanagan Events Centre seats 4,701 for hockey.

When did South Okanagan Events Centre open?

South Okanagan Events Centre opened in 2008.

What other rinks are near South Okanagan Events Centre?

Royal LePage Place in West Kelowna is about 25 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your rink? Get the “Listed on RinkGuide.com” badge for your website.