From the initial planning to crowning a champion, the Erie Sports Commission is a sports tourism agency, offering event directors a one-stop shop when hosting sporting events in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Our team offers comprehensive support for attracting and hosting sporting events, including marketing and promotion, grants, hospitality and more. Whether you have an idea for a new event, or you’d like to host your existing event in Erie, give us a call: we’re here to exceed expectations to make your planning process simple.
So why should you bring your event to Erie, Pa? Let us show you why your next great event should happen on our Great Lake.
Thursday Feb 19th, 2026
The Erie Sports Commission held its 11th annual Sports Tourism Awards Dinner this evening at the Bayfront Convention Center. Rights holders, venue directors, elected officials, community leaders and their guests gathered to celebrate individuals and organizations that contributed to Erie County Sports Tourism in 2025.
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Tuesday Feb 10th, 2026
The Erie Sports Commission is pleased to announce that registration for the 2026 Lake Erie Cyclefest, sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, begins today and has great options for every cycling goal.
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Thursday Feb 5th, 2026
One of the longest-running all-girls hockey tournaments in the United States returns to Erie for its first two-weekend run, due to popular demand. The 32nd annual Sarah Backstrom Memorial Tournament, hosted by Lake Effect Hockey, kicks off this Friday and runs through Sunday, with more games scheduled for Feb.
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Thursday Jan 29th, 2026
Erie, Pa: Frigid temperatures are setting the stage as Erie welcomes ice fishing enthusiasts this Saturday for the Flagship Ice Open.
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