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 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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Wednesday Jan 14th, 2026
The 24th annual Stars & Stripes Coed Invitational and the Erie MLK Cup highlight another busy weekend of sports tourism in Erie County. The 2026 Stars and Stripes Coed Gymnastics Invitational, hosted by Team Lightning Inc. and Team Lightning Productions, runs Friday through Sunday at the Bayfront Convention Center.
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Wednesday Jan 7th, 2026
This weekend, Erie County is gearing up for the return of three annual events. The Bayfront Convention Center will host two cheer and dance events organized by Champion Cheer Central this weekend, featuring 115 teams and 1,256 athletes.
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