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Artists rendering of upgrades to Apple Bowl (Image Credit: City of Kelowna)
By Vernon Matters Staff
Infrastructure announcement

The Apple Bowl is getting ready for the big leagues

Aug 27, 2026 | 2:15 PM

The Apple Bowl is getting a 25-million-dollar makeover that could bring professional soccer to Kelowna.

The city has announced plans for new grandstands, a new scoreboard and artificial turf at one of the city’s oldest and most iconic sports facilities.

The upgrades are being made to prepare the stadium to host a Canadian Premier Soccer League team as early as 2028, if an owner can be found.

Construction on the Apple Bowl is expected to start in 2027.

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