Pennsylvania | Sports Destination Management

This year’s Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism are responsible for contributing more than $1.4 billion to the national economy over the past year, and for consuming more than 800,000 hotel room nights.

2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Announced by Sports Destination Management

News Oct 29, 2025

This year’s Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism are responsible for contributing more...

Report: Hotel Challenges in Attracting Visitors for World Cup Stays

Article Dec 04, 2025 | By: Staff Member, OysterLink

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the U.S. hotel sector is seeing soaring rates but also challenges ...

PBR Announces 2026 Event Schedule for Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour

News Dec 04, 2025

27-city tour includes multiple stops in sports destinations with strong fanbase.

UTMB Making Debut in Keystone State

News Dec 04, 2025

The first edition of Rothrock by UTMB is scheduled to take place on May 16-17, 2026, bringing the...

WellSpan Baseball Park Announces Seasonal Events

WellSpan Baseball Park Announces Holiday Event

News Nov 21, 2025

WellSpan Park will be brighter than ever this holiday season, as Spruce’d Up – a Celebration of...

Indoor sports facility with basketball and volleyball courts. Turf field visible. Text highlights features, including a café. Bright, spacious interior.

Find Your Event at the Center of the Action: Happy Valley, PA

Destination Spotlights Nov 19, 2025

Happy Valley, PA home to Penn State University and a proud tradition of athletic excellence, is also a top sports destination. Recognized by Sports Destination Management as a Champion of Economic Imp...

Penn State officially announced that it is ending its 32-year partnership with Nike, effective in 2026, as the official footwear, uniform, apparel, and sideline partner of the Nittany Lions, in favor of a new 10-year deal with Adidas.

Penn State Confirms Switch from Nike to Adidas

News Nov 10, 2025

Penn State officially announced that it is ending its 32-year partnership with Nike, effective in 2026, as the official footwear, uniform, apparel, and sideline partner of the Nittany Lions, in favor ...

The Erie Sports Commission announced that, in partnership with Gannon University and Edinboro Athletics, it will host the 2025 CCA Women’s DII Tip-Off Classic, presented by AHN Sports Medicine and AHN Pavilion.

Erie to Host the 2025 CCA Women’s DII Tip-Off Classic

News Nov 06, 2025

The Erie Sports Commission announced that, in partnership with Gannon University and Edinboro...

Set for Success

Article Nov 01, 2025 | By: Judy Leand

Played on four surfaces (indoor, sand, grass and even the emerging discipline of snow) and a perenni...

Meet the Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Article Oct 29, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Each year, SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is a tribute to the...