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 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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Tuesday Jan 6th, 2026
The Erie Sports Commission announced today that applications are now being accepted for its Facility Matching Funds Program. The program offers $75,000 in matching funds to enhance local sports facilities and support the development of sports infrastructure to increase sports tourism.
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Wednesday Dec 10th, 2025
The Erie Whiteout Weekend, hosted by Premier Ice Prospects, will return to Erie this Friday through Sunday. The tournament features female youth hockey players in the 10U and 12U age groups, open to Tier I (AAA), Tier II (AA) and Tier III teams.
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