Lions in Kelowna for World Cup Impact

The B.C. Lions are rolling into Kelowna for two huge home games, turning the city’s small stadium into a roaring 20,000-seat fortress for the FIFA World Cup’s Vancouver venue. Former Lion, Stampeders, and Elks legend Jay Christensen, a Kelowna native who played junior ball there, is thrilled to return and share the electric football culture with family and friends. Two of his old junior teammates — one with the Lions, one with the Stampeders — will be on the field, adding hometown pride to the action. With the Lions winless and facing Calgary this Saturday and Edmonton next, Christensen believes Kelowna’s electric crowd could be the spark that lights their first victory. And with Kelowna already proving it can host major events, this is just another chapter in the city’s rising sports story. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bfb128e9600b13e3