The Venue
Welcome to Kal Tire Place, the home of the Vernon Vipers and one of the Okanagan's premier sports and entertainment destinations.
Built for unforgettable experiences, Kal Tire Place hosts world-class sporting events, concerts, community celebrations, and special events year-round. Featuring both NHL and International-sized ice surfaces, the arena provides an exceptional venue for hockey, ringette, figure skating, and public skating.
The facility has continued to evolve with the addition of a state-of-the-art high-definition jumbotron and upgraded broadcast technology, delivering an enhanced in-game experience for fans while providing professional-level video production capabilities for teams, sponsors, and event organizers.
Beyond the ice, Kal Tire Place offers flexible event spaces including the Grand Room and Boardroom, perfect for meetings, banquets, celebrations, and community gatherings. The arena floor can also be transformed to host concerts, trade shows, dances, rodeos, and large-scale events.
With seating for 3,006 spectators plus standing room for approximately 500 additional guests, Kal Tire Place creates an electric atmosphere for fans and visitors. The facility also offers accessible seating for up to 64 guests around the concourse, with additional portable seating options available depending on event configuration. Retractable seating allows the arena to expand from the standard 85' × 200' NHL ice surface
to a full 100' × 200' International-sized rink. When the ice is covered, Kal Tire Place transforms into a versatile 20,500-square-foot event space ready to host everything from
major sporting events to unforgettable entertainment experiences.
From thrilling Vernon Vipers hockey to community celebrations, Kal Tire Place is where Vernon comes together.
