Fast Facts

Fast Facts About Lancaster County, PA

Perfect teammates in tournament and event hosting - we have a wide range of facilities and venues within our beautiful destination. With a multitude of attractions and dining options, the surrounding Amish countryside and wide open spaces, lots of free parking, and economical room rates, Lancaster County is an optimal sporting event destination.

Offering over 10 turf fields within a 15-minute radius, Lancaster County boasts an extraordinary number of championship quality fields that annual host a variety of tournaments.

Stellar Venues

With Spooky Nook Sports, the largest indoor complex in North America, the Lancaster County Convention Center located in the heart of Downtown Lancaster, and the Wyndham Lancaster Resort & Convention Center located on Route 30, athletes and fans won't need to look for things to do with tons of uniquely Lancaster restaurants, bars and breweries to keep the fan experience going before and after the game.

For a full list of sports venues & facilities in Lancaster, click here.

We know Mega Events!

  • 2018 & 2019 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship
  • 2019 & 2020 NCAA Division II Field Hockey Championship
  • 2019 NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship - Semifinals
  • 2015 & 2024 USGA Women's Open
  • 2019 Extreme Cheerleading Winter Open Championship
  • 2012-2018 Blue Chip Basketball
  • 2011 & 2012 US Youth Soccer Region I Championships
  • 2012-2019 NJ State YMCA Swimming Championships
Guide to Hotel Pools in Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County has approximately 8,200 overnight rooms, 1,000,000 square feet of space, and all the amenities your team will need to have fun in their down-time between games.

Speaking of down-time, if you're looking for the perfect place to build team comradely, we've pulled together the perfect list of team-building activities for your team - we promise, they'll help facilities communication & cooperation.

And when you're famished after the game, grab a bite to eat with one of our many unique-to-Lancaster, affordable team-friendly restaurants.

Is there airport access to Lancaster?

Lancaster is within a driving radius of three major airports. We're also within a 3-hour driving radius of most of the NE.

  • 40 Minutes from Harrisburg International
  • 1.5 Hours from Baltimore/Washington International
  • 1.5 Hours from Philadelphia International

Is Lancaster accessible by train?

Yes, we have an Amtrak Station in the heart of Lancaster City that connects to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New York, and more.

How many hotel rooms are there in Lancaster County?

Lancaster County has approximately 8,200 overnight rooms.

What is there to do between games?

There are tons of great attractions all within driving distance of your tournament and hotel.

Is Lancaster home to any colleges & universities?

Do you have any major or minor local sports teams?

We are home to the Lancaster Barnstormers Baseball Team, who plays at Clipper Magazine Stadium which was voted Ballpark Digest's #1 Independent Baseball Ballpark in the Country!

What types of events can Lancaster host?

  • Multi-state Regional Volleyball Tournament
  • Multi-state Regional Soccer Tournament
  • Mixed Martial Arts
  • Regional Baseball Tournament
  • Cheerleading
  • Field Hockey
  • Gymnastics
  • Rugby
  • Karate
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Flag Football