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.
Wednesday Oct 21st, 2026
The Erie Sports Commission was recognized as a finalist for the 2026 Destination Branding & Marketing Campaign of the Year and Event Marketing Campaign of the Year by the Sports Events and Tourism Association (Sports ETA), the trade association for the sports tourism industry in the U. S.
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Wednesday Sep 30th, 2026
The Second Annual Gem City Shootout will take place at the Bayfront Convention Center. This growing pool tournament will begin at 6 p. m. on Thursday, continue at 1 p. m. on Friday, and resume at 9 a. m. on Saturday.
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Tuesday Sep 22nd, 2026
The Firefighter Challenge United States National Championship, hosted by Snap-tite Hose and the City of Erie, will take place Wednesday through Saturday at Perry Square and is free for spectators.
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Wednesday Sep 16th, 2026
The Erie Cancer Wellness Center Duathlon will be held this Sunday, at Pleasant Ridge Park in Fairview. The run-bike-run event begins at 9 a. m. and is expected to conclude around noon. Registration is sold out for the fourth consecutive year, with 170 participants registered.
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