Sports & Games This Weekend in Wilkes Barre (September 18 – September 20, 2026)

Wilkes Barre has no resident NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL or MLS franchise, but Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza and the area's college and minor-league programs — led by the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins — carry the live-sports calendar, with the nearest big-league markets an easy road trip away. This page filters every live listing to September 18 – September 20 only — sorted by date so the earliest weekend start sits on top — so a Friday-night game, a Saturday matinee and a Sunday afternoon all surface in one feed.

Planning Your Wilkes Barre Weekend

Wilkes Barre has 40 games listed for this weekend (September 18 – September 20). The weekend calendar includes local and touring sports. Prices and availability vary by event, seat location and seller. Compare the current listings below, then review the selected seller's final total and terms before purchase.

Wilkes Barre Weekend Venues

Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza anchors the Wilkes Barre weekend calendar, hosting most Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins home games. The grid above pulls events across every covered Wilkes Barre venue, so a Friday-night game, a Saturday matchup, and a Sunday afternoon all surface in one feed.

Frequently asked questions

What's happening in Wilkes Barre this weekend?

40 live sports events are on sale in Wilkes Barre for September 18 – September 20. Check the grid above for the full list with live ticket prices, venues, and start times.

What games are in Wilkes Barre this weekend?

5 sports games are on sale in Wilkes Barre for September 18 – September 20. The earliest weekend dates surface at the top of the grid; full pricing, venue, and start times appear on each card. For a broader view, jump to Wilkes Barre's main events page or the Wilkes Barre sports teams hub.

Where can I find cheap tickets for Wilkes Barre this weekend?

Three reliable patterns for cheap Wilkes Barre weekend tickets: (1) fan-to-fan verified resale tends to drop below face value in the final 24–72 hours before games that aren't rivalries or marquee matchups; (2) upper-deck and corner sections regularly clear under $50 for Saturday and Sunday day games; (3) a midweek home game against the same opponent usually undercuts the Saturday date by 30–40%. See the Wilkes Barre cheap-tickets page for the lowest live inventory.

What time do Wilkes Barre weekend games start?

Most Wilkes Barre weekend games have gates opening 60–90 minutes before the scheduled start. NBA and NHL games run about 2.5 hours; MLB closer to 3 hours; NFL games closer to 3.5 hours. Saturday night games are typically the premium time slot, with Sunday afternoon games also popular. Each event card above carries the official start time from live feeds, and the venue or team app pushes the real gate time on game day.

Are weekend tickets safe to buy through this page?

Each listing identifies the ticket seller and opens that seller's checkout. Review the final total, delivery timing, event policy and any order-protection terms on the seller's site before purchasing. Be cautious with private messages and unverified listings that do not provide a clear seller or purchase policy.

Does this page include all sports or just one league?

All leagues — NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, college sports, and more. The grid above is the full Wilkes Barre weekend sports feed. Use the Wilkes Barre sports-teams page to filter by a specific team, or the Wilkes Barre sports page to browse by league.

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Sports & Games This Weekend in Wilkes Barre (September 18 – September 20, 2026)