Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development has announced a $5 million investment in 11 major sporting events across the Commonwealth through its Sports Marketing and Tourism Program.

Expected to bring an estimated $240.2 million into Pennsylvania’s economy, the grants are helping attract more visitors and support major events like the 2025 Men’s U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Allegheny County; the 2025 Little League World Series and Major League Baseball Draft Game in Lycoming County; and the 2026 Major League Baseball All Star Game in Philadelphia.

The Sports Marketing and Tourism Program was created to attract high-quality, amateur, and professional sporting and e-sports events to Pennsylvania. The program capitalizes on the influx of tourism that comes with hosting a major national or international event, which can increase sales for both large and small businesses in the surrounding area and in turn boost the regional economy.

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