Spectator Sports in NEPA

Players are taking their hockey game to the next level at Revo Ice Academy in Pittston! Check out our inside look at this premier training facility, where student-athletes ages 14–20 sharpen skills, compete, and grow both on and off the ice.

On this episode of GO WILD with DiscoverNEPA: We head to the Toyota SportsPlex in Wilkes-Barre to learn the science and skill behind one of the coolest machines on ice — the Zamboni. Operations Coordinator Collin Krokos shows us how it shaves, cleans, and smooths the surface for hockey, figure skating, and more. We watch the Wilkes college hockey team put the ice to the test during practice, then ride along as Collin brings it back to perfect with a fresh cut. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at what keeps the rink running smoothly.

Racing fans can watch thrilling motorsport events and experience the exciting action firsthand with a 2-seater ride-along at Evergreen Raceway in Saint Johns! We stopped by for a heart-pumping ride around the track in a real stock car.

The Scranton / Wilkes-Barre RailRiders host a fireworks display every Friday home game during the season! Check out all the fun you can have during an evening at the ballpark.

Fans and racers packed the hill in Laurel Run last weekend for the annual Giants Despair Hillclimb! Check out these highlights we captured during the legendary 1-mile uphill sprint that attracts local and national drivers.

Experience the thrill of BMX racing at Cedar BMX Track in Clarks Summit! The awesome venue welcomes riders and racers of all ages and skill levels. 

Mohegan Sun Arena has taken their food and beverage offerings to the next level! Check out some of the amazing concessions you can enjoy at the event venue in Wilkes-Barre Twp.

Baseball is back at PNC Field! We caught some exciting pre-season highlights of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

Hockey is back at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza! We caught some of the action on the ice during the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins home opener. 

Enjoy our highlight reel from the 2021 Electric City Classic Hill Climb! Watch as cyclists and runners successfully tackle the incline on Olive Street in Scranton.

It was an action-packed doubleheader weekend at Pocono Raceway! With fans filling the stands and the checkered flag flying, we grabbed some highlights from the Explore the Pocono Mountains 350.

Ever wonder how Mohegan Sun Arena gets the rink ready for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to take the ice? Check out our inside look! 

Ever wonder what roller derby is like? Wilkes Barre/Scranton Roller Derby gave us an inside look at NEPA’s only all-female, skater operated league!

Hear from Head Coach Tom Kowal of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights on how the program is a unique opportunity for young, local athletes to develop their skills and compete at the highest levels within USA Hockey.

Big news! The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders have officially announced that they will play as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Vejigantes for six games during the 2019 season as part of Minor League Baseball’s 2019 Copa de la Diversion Series. Check out their new, never-before-seen uniforms in our exclusive video.

We sat down with David Abrams and Josh Olerud of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders to talk about some of the great things that keep bringing fans back to PNC Field. The RailRiders will cap off their regular season this Labor Day weekend against the Pawtucket Red Sox.