Pennsylvania
With a variety of larger cities practically made for hosting events both large and small, sports events are always on the calendar in Pennsylvania. Football, basketball, hockey, and soccer are among some of the most common sports played here, but the Keystone State plays host to so many more, including the annual International Little League World Series, which brings in the top 16 Little League baseball teams to compete for the coveted title.
Pennsylvania

With a variety of larger cities practically made for hosting events both large and small, sports events are always on the calendar in Pennsylvania. Football, basketball, hockey, and soccer are among some of the most common sports played here, but the Keystone State plays host to so many more, including the annual International Little League World Series, which brings in the top 16 Little League baseball teams to compete for the coveted title.

Butler County is easily accessible to highways, the turnpike, and the Pittsburgh International Airport.
Hotel Rooms: 3,000Hotel tax rate: 11 percent
Major Facilities:
- UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex has two sheets of ice
- Slippery Rock University’s Morrow Fieldhouse seats 2,500, hosts indoor track, houses six basketball nets, two volleyball courts, and one pool, as well as a 10,000-seat turf stadium, six lighted tennis courts, one softball field, and one minor league baseball field
- Michelle Krill Field at Pullman Park is a 1,500-seat ballpark
Butler County TCB, VisitButlerCounty.com.

Easily accessible by interstate highway and close to the Philadelphia International Airport, Chester County’s Brandywine Valley is a central location between Philadelphia, New York, and Washington D.C.
Hotel Rooms: 4,000Hotel tax rate: 11 percent
Major Facilities:
- United Sports boasts 127,000 square feet of indoor space with two indoor turf fields, an indoor fieldhouse, and a sports court, along with 10 outdoor fields
- Ice Line has four NHL-size rinks
- Devon Horse Show & Country Fair facility spans 21 acres and holds barns for 900 horses
- West Chester Area Soccer Association offers two multipurpose fields, two softball fields, and one Little League field
- Greater Chester Valley Sports Complex includes seven multipurpose fields
Chester County CVB, brandywinevalley.com.

Located conveniently off of Interstate-80 connecting New England to Chicago, and within two hours of Pittsburgh, the state lines of Ohio and New York, and interstates connecting to Maryland and West Virginia, Clearfield County is a leading location of the Northeast for hosting baseball and softball events.
Hotel Rooms: 1,000Hotel tax rate: 11 percent
Major Facilities:
- Showers Field offers a turf baseball field and has a capacity of 1,200
- Heindl Field is a softball facility with a capacity of 1,100
Visit Clearfield County, visitclearfieldcounty.org.

Located just outside of Philadelphia, Delaware County is easily accessible from Philadelphia International Airport, major interstates, and public transit systems.
Hotel Rooms: 4,200Hotel tax rate: 9 percent
Major Facilities:
- Subaru Park is an 18,500-seat venue for soccer
- IceWorks Skating Complex offers four NHL-size rinks and one Olympic-size rink
Visit Delco, PA, destinationdelco.com.

Erie is a “sportscation” destination known for hosting great sporting events and a spectacular lakefront backdrop. Erie has updated event facilities, affordable amenities, attractions for everyone, and support from an experienced, award-winning sports commission.
Hotel Rooms: 4,500Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
- Presque Isle State Park offers 3,200 acres of forested peninsula on Lake Erie and seven miles of beaches
- Lake Erie is consistently ranked as one of the top bass fishing lakes in the country and is also well known for walleye, perch, trout, and steelhead fishing
- Erie Sports Center houses a FIFA-accredited turf field, 10 multipurpose grass fields, and an indoor facility with basketball and volleyball courts
- ERIEBANK Sports Park has two NHL-sized rinks
Bayfront Convention Center offers 28,000 square feet of column-free space and 23-foot ceilings.
Contact:Erie Sports Commission, eriesportscommission.com.

Home to Penn State University and surrounded by beautiful scenery and state-of-the-art athletic facilities, Happy Valley (Centre County) is an up-and-coming location for any sports event. Happy Valley presents the perfect combination of the hustle and bustle provided by a major university, along with a small town, historic charm.
Hotel Rooms: 2,521Hotel tax rate: 11 percent
Major Facilities:
- C3 Sports & Event Center offers approximately 50,000 square feet of multipurpose space, six basketball courts, and nine volleyball courts
- Bryce Jordan Center has a seating capacity of 16,000
- Beaver Stadium is a 106,572-seat football stadium
- Medlar Field at Lubrano Park has a seating capacity of 5,406
Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, happyvalley.com.

Hershey Harrisburg is within a two-hour drive of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. The area is also home to the international destination of Hershey and its popular amusement park, Hersheypark and Hershey’s Chocolate World.
Hotel Rooms: 9,200Hotel tax rate: 11 percent
Major Facilities:
- Giant Center is a 10,500-seat arena
- Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center houses nearly one million square feet of indoor space, including three arenas and a 175,000-square-foot expo hall
- FNB Field is a 6,300-seat ballpark
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts has more than 140,000 square feet of flexible space
Visit Hershey & Harrisburg, visithersheyharrisburg.org.

Athletes and families enjoy competing in Johnstown for a number of reasons, whether it be affordability, hospitality, or unique pre- or post-event attractions.
Hotel Rooms: 2,000Hotel tax rate: 11 percent
Major Facilities:
- 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial houses a full-size sheet of ice and seating for 4,000 and can host hockey, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, roller derby, cheer, and more
- Sargent’s Stadium at the Point is a multipurpose facility primarily used for baseball
The Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center is across from 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial and can host tournaments in conjunction with the venue.
Contact:Visit Johnstown, visitjohnstownpa.com.

Lackawanna County is located two hours from New York City and Philadelphia and three hours from Baltimore and New Jersey. The area is also within a four-hour driving distance from major East Coast metropolitan areas, making it easy to recruit teams from multiple states.
Hotel Rooms: 2,500Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
- The 87,000-square-foot Riverfront Sports Complex boasts three basketball courts and three turf fields
- Schautz Stadium is a turf baseball field that’s also lined for soccer
- PNC Field is a 10,000-seat minor league baseball stadium
- Penn State Scranton includes a baseball and softball field
- Montage Mountain Resorts is a 434-acre mountain property
Lackawanna County Northeast Pennsylvania Visitors Bureau, visitnepa.org.

Lancaster County boasts a wide range of well-maintained athletic facilities and venues, located within a long-time destination of choice for families that features a multitude of attractions and nightlife offerings, the surrounding Amish countryside, lots of free parking, easy access from the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and good-value room rates.
Hotel Rooms: 9,000Hotel tax rate: 11 percent
Major Facilities:
- Spooky Nook Sports Complex boasts more than 700,000 square feet of indoor space, making it the largest indoor sports complex on the East Coast, and contains layouts for volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and more
- The 62,000-square-foot Spooky Nook LANCO is less than file miles away from Spooky Nook and adds three turf fields to the overall offerings
- PA Classics Soccer Park is a 10-field, 32-acre soccer complex
Since opening in June 2009, the 46,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art exhibit hall at the Lancaster County Convention Center has hosted a myriad of sporting events, including cheerleading championships, gymnastic invitationals, and volleyball tournaments.
Contact:Discover Lancaster, DiscoverLancaster.com.

Set amid gentle hills and charming countryside, Lehigh Valley is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs. Lehigh Valley boasts more than 65 hotels and has restaurants, bars, and activities that are sure to pique any group’s interest.
Hotel Rooms: 6,700Hotel tax rate: 10 percent
Major Facilities:
- Lehigh County Sports Fields with eight soccer fields and six baseball fields
- PPL Center is a multipurpose indoor facility with an 8,500+ capacity for sporting events
- Lehigh University Athletics with more than 20 sports facilities
- Valley Preferred Cycling Center has a capacity for 2,500 and 333 m of concrete surface
- Coca-Cola Park has a capacity of 10,100
Discover Lehigh Valley, DiscoverLehighValley.com.

With convenient proximity to major cities like Philadelphia, New York City, and Pittsburgh, Luzerne County is easy to get to and easy to navigate.
Hotel Rooms: 4,000Hotel tax rate: 11 percent
Major Facilities:
- Mohegan Sun Arena is a 17,000-square-foot, 8,050-seat multipurpose venue
- Luzerne County Sports Complex houses five soccer fields, as well as softball and baseball fields
- Toyota Sportsplex is the practice field for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Revolution Ice Centre has two sheets of ice
- Wilkes University, Misericordia University, and King’s College each have indoor and outdoor athletic facilities
Luzerne County CVB, www.VisitLuzerneCounty.com.

Monroeville is just 13 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. The city offers venues to accommodate almost any sporting event and has free parking everywhere.
Hotel Rooms: 1,434Hotel tax rate: 14 percent
Major Facilities:
- All American Fieldhouse hosts soccer, basketball, pickleball, baseball, lacrosse, and more with its indoor and outdoor turf
- Alpha Ice Complex has three rinks
- CCAC Boyce has an indoor gym with a full-size collegiate basketball court, one outdoor Little League baseball/softball field, and one FIFA regulation-size soccer field
- Center Ice Arena has three NHL-size ice rinks
- CNX Sports Complex at Turner Valley features 215 acres of sports fields
Monroeville Convention Center offers more than 100,000 square feet of indoor space with 32-foot ceilings.
Contact:Visit Monroeville, www.visitmonroeville.com.

Pennsylvania’s Americana Region includes Reading and Berks County. The area is a convenient and affordable destination for sports teams and their fans to host and attend events. Easily accessible from most places in the Mid-Atlantic, the location is rich in history and heritage and provides ample recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages.
Hotel Rooms: 2,800Hotel tax rate: 11 percent
Major Facilities:
- Santander Arena houses a 20,400-square-foot arena
- FirstEnergy Stadium has a capacity of 9,000
- BodyZone Sports & Wellness Center is a 160,000-square-foot indoor facility
- Big Show Sports hosts baseball, flag football, softball, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, and soccer
Pennsylvania’s Americana Region, VisitPaAmericana.com.

Pittsburgh is home to unique, world-class sports facilities, from Acrisure Stadium and PPG Paints Arena to the LEED Platinum-certified David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Hotel Rooms: 18,565Hotel tax rate: 14 percent
Major Facilities:
- PPG Paints Arena has seating for more than 19,000 and is the only NHL LEED Gold-certified sports facility in North America
- Acrisure Stadium is a 68,000-plus seat football venue
- Robert Morris University Island Sports Center is a multipurpose venue with an NHL-size rink and an Olympic-size rink
- CONSOL Energy Sports Complex at Turner Valley features 10 grass fields
- Petersen Events Center is a 12,508-square-foot multipurpose arena
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center hosts a variety of sports and is connected via skywalk to The Westin.
Contact:VisitPittsburgh, visitpittsburgh.com.

Valley Forge provides a great destination experience for both players and their families. Besides quality tournament venues, there’s so much to do with 1,600 restaurants, family-friendly attractions, world-class shopping, and more than 200 arts and culture venues.
Hotel Rooms: 9,400Hotel tax rate: 10 percent
Major Facilities:
- The Proving Grounds features nine oversized linear turf fields with lights striped for lacrosse, soccer, and field hockey
- Competitive Edge hosts basketball and volleyball with its five hardwood courts
- Oaks Center Ice has an NHL-sized rink
- Hatfield Ice features an NHL-sized rink
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, valleyforge.org.

Washington County is conveniently located south of Pittsburgh, at the nexus of two major interstate highways. The county is home to several attractions and within a short drive of many world-class amenities.
Hotel Rooms: 2,735Hotel tax rate: 11 percent
Major Facilities:
- Brownson House accommodates indoor/outdoor basketball, hockey, and indoor field sports
- Printscape Arena is a 125,000-square-foot multipurpose facility with an ice rink
- Southpointe Fieldhouse offers a 45,000-square-foot indoor field
- Washington Wild Things offers a 3,200-seat minor league baseball stadium
Visit Washington County, www.visitwashingtoncountypa.com.

York County is just north of Baltimore. The county offers great lodging, facilities, and amenities.
Hotel Rooms: 4,188Hotel tax rate: 11 percent
Major Facilities:
- York Expo Center features indoor and outdoor facilities, including a 74,000-square-foot arena
- Memorial Park hosts softball, baseball, beach volleyball, cross country, and more
- Graham Aquatic Center is an indoor/outdoor aquatic center
- York Ice Arena features two NHL-size rinks
Explore York, yorkpa.org.