Sports Venues

Plan Your Event With Us


Sporting events can be measured in points, goals, runs, wins and losses. They can also be measured in memories made.  And in Luzerne County Pennsylvania, our ambition is to provide you and your event with the exceptional service and infrastructure needed to make your event unforgettable.

Whether you need courts, fields, trails, tracks, lakes, links or rinks, Luzerne County has the venue to create an event that is memorable for athletes and spectators alike.  Explore our diverse facilities and get to know the local committees who will help make your event a slam-dunk.

Having hosted countless successful sporting events of all types and sizes the staff of the Luzerne County Visitors Bureau has the expertise necessary to bring your event to life.  From pairing your event with a venue that fits your needs, securing volunteers, and providing marketing and PR support, our staff will be your MVP throughout the entire process.

Our Sports Resume


We have successfully hosted many sports events:

  • Black Diamond Basketball
  • Black Diamond Softball
  • PA Jr. Golf Tour
  • Keystone Games Wrestling Tournament
  • Keystone State Games
  • North America Youth Sports Basketball
  • PA Jr. Wrestling Tournament
  • PA Men’s Bowling Tournament
  • PA State Bowling Association Championship
  • PA Women’s Bowling Tournament
  • Passtime Basketball
  • Whitewater Cup Soccer Tournament

Location




Luzerne County is conveniently situated at the cross roads in Northeast Pennsylvania at I-80, I-84, I-380 and I-476, Luzerne County has all the amenities without the hassle of navigating a big city.

Location Map
Starting Point Distance (Miles) Time (Hours)
Allentown, PA 78 1.5
Baltimore, MD 192 3.5
Boston, MA 315 5.5
Buffalo, NY 245 4.5
Harrisburg, PA 126 2.5
Hartford, CT 208 3.5
Montreal, QUE 394 7.0
New York, NY 125 2.5
Philadelphia, PA 117 2.0
Pittsburgh, PA 280 5.0
Raleigh, NC 500 9.5
Syracuse, NY 140 2.5
Toronto, ONT 372 7.0
Washington, DC 230 4.5

Contact

Contact Alan Stout, Executive Director to learn how Visit Luzerne County's experienced staff can assist with planning your event.


Alan K Stout, Executive Director
Phone: 888-905-2872
Email: Alan Stout

Venues

Catholic Youth Center

Catholic Youth Center

Wilkes Barre

The Catholic Youth Center has hosted various swimming meets with an 8 lane pool.  The gym has bleachers to seat 600 and 6 baskets adjustable to 8ft.

Venue Type

Aquatic



Chacko's Lanes

Chacko's Bowling

Wilkes Barre

Chacko's Bowling Center has 40 synthetic bowling lanes, computerized scoring, lounge and dining area. Chacko's has hosted the PA Men's Bowling Tournament; PA Jr. Bowling; the Pa Women's Bowling and various other tournaments.

Venue Type

Bowling Alley




Kings College

Kings College 

Wilkes Barre

Kings College is available for a variety of sports and their staff is extremely familiar with hosting outside sporting events and welcomes conversation about potential events.

Venue Type

University



Kirby Park softball fields

Kirby Park

Wilkes Barre

Kirby Park has three softball fields with one lighted.  It is located adjacent to the Wilkes Univ. field, so four fields total.  Portable restrooms and free parking.  There is a regulation track for events.

Venue Type

Multi Purpose Fields



Mohegan-Sun-Arena

Mohegan Sun Arena

Wilkes Barre

The Mohegan Sun Arena is conveniently located off of I-81 and is surrounded by numerous top-notch hotels that offer a great value for sports events attendees.  There is plenty of offsite parking and over 17,000 sq. ft. of floor space with additional break-out rooms and suites.  The Arena hosted the PA Jr. Wresters in early 2000 and is hosting the PAJW again in 2017/2018.

Venue Type

Arena



Toyota-Sports-Complex

Toyota Sports Complex

Wilkes Barre

The Toyota Sports Complex is the practice facility for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Penguins hockey team and hosts numerous hockey tournaments throughout the year. The facility is state-of-the art, with locker rooms, concessions, restrooms and plenty of free parking.

Venue Type

Other




Wilkes University

Wilkes University

Wilkes Barre

Wilkes University is available for a variety of sports and their staff is extremely familiar with hosting outside sporting events and welcomes conversation about potential events.


Venue Type

University




Wilkes-Barre YMCA

Wilkes-Barre YMCA

Wilkes Barre

The Wilkes-Barre YMCA has a full size pool with 6 lanes, 2 gymnasiums with basketball courts, free parking.

Venue Type

Aquatic



Wyoming Valley Sports Dome

Wyoming Valley

Sports Dome

Wilkes Barre

The Sports Dome hosts various events including soccer, lacrosse and volleyball tournaments.  It has 67 ft. high ceilings, restrooms and ample parking.




Venue Type

Multi Purpose Fields