The Rockets won their lone CHL championship when they last hosted in 2004. Led by Shea Weber and Josh Gorges, Kelowna edged the Gatineau Olympiques in the final at Prospera Place.

The Rockets, who were set to host the 2020 Memorial Cup before it was canceled due to the COVID pandemic, have won the chance to host again.

It's going to be a busy 18 months around the Kelowna Rockets office as they prepare to host what president and GM Bruce Hamilton believes will be the best Memorial Cup tournament ever held. Hamilton made that comment to a group of supporters who helped with the team's successful bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup.

"We get the chance to bring this event back to the Okanagan and while it has been a long grind to get it, we’re excited for the city as well as our season ticket holders."

We are excited to be heading to Kelowna for the 2026 Memorial Cup,” CHL president Dan MacKenzie said. “With the largest number of CHL teams seeking to host a Memorial Cup i

Those were words that Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas echoed on Wednesday night, Nov. 27 as the Kelowna Rockets, the city, and others celebrated the 2026 Memorial Cup coming to town.

The Memorial Cup is headed back to Kelowna. On Wednesday, the CHL announced that the Kelowna Rockets will host the 2026 Memorial Cup. The Rockets last hosted in 2004 and were also supposed to host in 2020 before the season was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Kelowna Rockets and the City of Kelowna will play host to the 2026 Memorial Cup. The announcement was made at noon today by the Canadian Hockey League. Kelowna was one of five cities bidding to host the event along with Spokane, Brandon, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.