Tuesday Mar 10th, 2026
VNEA PA State 8-Ball Championships Return to Erie
The Valley National 8-Ball League Association (VNEA) Pennsylvania State 8-Ball Championships will take place Thursday through Sunday at the Bayfront Convention Center for four days of competition.
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Wednesday Mar 4th, 2026
Ninja Youth Qualifier and EPIC Volleyball Regional Weekend
Erie, Pa: This weekend is full of youth competition, featuring the Ninja Sport Championship (NSC) Youth Qualifier at Sinai Sports and the EPIC Volleyball Girls 16 Regional at Fort LeBoeuf High School; two events showcasing emerging athletes and bringing families together for high‑energy, skill‑driven competition.
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Wednesday Feb 25th, 2026
Erie Receives National Recognition by SportsEvents Media Group
Erie, Pa: SportsEvents Media Group announced the winners of the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, with nominees submitted by the Erie Sports Commission and its partners earning recognition in four distinct categories.
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Thursday Feb 19th, 2026
Event Organizers Honored at the ESC Sports Tourism Awards
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
Registration Opens for 10th Annual Lake Erie Cyclefest
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
Sarah Backstrom Memorial Tournament Marks Continued Growth
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
The Flagship Ice Open Returns to Misery Bay this Weekend
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
Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Invitational and MLK Cup Return to Erie
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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