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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Wednesday Jan 7th, 2026
Annual Cheer and Basketball Events Return to Erie this Weekend
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
Application Portal for Erie Sports Commission Facility Grant Program Now Open
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
Premier Ice Prospects Erie Whiteout Weekend Returns
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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Wednesday Dec 3rd, 2025
Erie to Host Youth Basketball and Champion Cheer this Weekend
The Erie Sports Commission will host two youth events this weekend, including the Lights! Camera! Action! Cheer and Dance Extravaganza and Marsha Marsh Roundball Classic. The Lights! Camera! Action! Cheer and Dance Extravaganza, hosted by Champion Cheer Central, will take place Saturday from 10 a. m. to 5 p.
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Wednesday Nov 26th, 2025
Vybe Queenz Youth Dance Competition Brings High Energy Action to Erie
This Saturday, the Vybe Queenz Youth Dance Competition will take place at the Hagerty Family Events Center starting at noon. Over 235 athletes will be traveling from New York, Michigan and Pennsylvania to compete.
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