State Games of America to Bring Thousands of Athletes to Centre County

Centre County will welcome more than 8,000 athletes from across the country starting this week for an Olympics-style multi-sport festival.

The State Games of America will be held Friday, July 24, through Sunday, Aug. 2, with participants from 40 states competing in more than 30 sports — ranging from hockey to MMA to track and field to darts — at venues on the Penn State campus and elsewhere in the State College area. The Pennsylvania Senior Games will be held simultaneously.

“Hosting the State Games of America is an incredible opportunity to showcase the very best of Centre County and the region,” Eric Engelbarts, president and CEO of The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance, said. “We look forward to welcoming participating athletes from more than 40 states, along with their families, coaches and spectators for what will be a memorable and exciting celebration of sports competition and community in a place known for its proud sports tradition.”