Butler County

We offer an abundance of premium sports venues, 2,000+ hotel rooms, and endless amenities that sports event travelers want and need. We are conveniently located in beautiful southwestern Pennsylvania, just 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh. Butler County is within 500 miles of half the U.S. population, which ensures optimal event attendance and participation.

Butler County, PA has been the destination for many regional, national and international sports competitions. Sports event planners love our personalized services and the flexibility of our multi-use venues. Our dedicated team will ensure your event will be a huge success. The Butler County Sports Commission offers an array of services including sports event planning, venue selection, professional housing and accommodations, event logistics, transportation services and more.

Explore our 790 square miles with ballparks, fields, arenas, ice complexes and trails. We even have a state park with 16,725 acres, 71 miles of trails and a 3,225-acre lake for open swim events – the perfect triathlon site.

Book your sporting event in Butler County, PA today and take advantage of our other great facilities, including scenic trails, championship disc golf courses, raceways, archery ranges, bowling centers, equestrian facilities, professional ballparks and more!

One of the best things to do while you’re here is get out! We’re home to Moraine State Park, one of Pennsylvania's top state parks, where you can do just about any outdoor activity possible, from geocaching to horseback riding; boating to ice fishing. There are plenty of parks and trails for hiking, biking and wildlife watching; and we’ve got the only protected prairie in this part of the state. With Butler County’s temperate climate, there’s a different treasure for each season. Cold-weather sports, fall foliage, wildflowers, golfing, baseball… the list goes on.

If all of this intrigues you, we hope you plan a visit! We’ve got a calendar of events, itineraries, an interactive map and even coupons to help you out. You can even access the webpage from your iPhone!

International airports near Butler, PA 42 miles: Pittsburgh, PA (PIT / KPIT) Pittsburgh International Airport 103 miles: Erie, PA (ERI / KERI) Erie International Airport 136 miles: Cleveland, OH (CLE / KCLE) Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 197 miles: Buffalo, NY (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Located in Western Pennsylvania, Butler County offers a glimpse of small town life, yet is close to major cities. We are only 25 miles from Pittsburgh, 325 miles from Philadelphia and 380 miles from New York City.

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