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Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour: The Celebration Comes to Athens
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™, pioneers in breaking barriers and making history, have announced that Athens, Greece will be a key stop on the 100 Year Tour — the most legendary tour in Globetrotters history — with a game at Telekom Center Athens on April 5, 2026.
Athens at the Center of the Tour
This centennial season is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration: 100 years of jaw-dropping moves, 100 years of “Wow!” moments, and 100 years of basketball excitement. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, fans will experience the history, joy, and fun that only the Globetrotters can deliver.
New Centennial Uniforms and Surprises
For the first time, the team will unveil the new 100 Year uniforms, honoring a century of worldwide impact, while facing their longtime rivals, the Washington Generals. Fans can also expect brand-new surprises, including the Spalding® Gold Ball, epic Magic Pass experiences before the game, and an unforgettable autograph session during the 5th Quarter (FREE for all fans!) — making this celebration truly one-of-a-kind.
100 Years of History That Changed Basketball
From breaking the racial barrier in the NBA with alumni like Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, who signed with the New York Knicks, to producing future Hall of Famers like Wilt Chamberlain and Connie Hawkins, to Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon captivating sold-out arenas, to the inclusion of women in professional basketball, to captivating thousands of fans worldwide as the first team to globalize the sport, and to today’s men’s and women’s team who are stars both on the court and on every screen — the Globetrotters are unmatched in scope, impact, recognition, and what they represent as Goodwill Ambassadors.
The Current Team and World Records
The current team of top male and female athletes, holders of over 60 Guinness World Records — including 18 set just last year, the most of any team in any sport — will deliver a fresh, high-flying show with gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks against their famed rivals, the Washington Generals, on April 5, 2026.
Premium Fan Experiences
The unparalleled fan interaction continues with premium experiences, such as:
Magic Pass: Access to the arena before the game and meet-and-greets with players
Celebrity Court Pass: Join the team during warm-ups on the court
VIP Bench Tickets: Sit courtside on the Globetrotters’ or Generals’ bench for the entire game and experience 100 years of history up close
About the Harlem Globetrotters™ / Herschend Entertainment Studios
The Harlem Globetrotters™ are the pioneers of style in basketball, known for their impressive athleticism, unique skills, and historic impact on the modern game. Since 1926, the Globetrotters, proud members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, have used their legendary global tours to showcase iconic basketball to tens of millions of people across more than 124 countries and territories on six continents.
They have expanded the brand by returning to network television for the first time in 40 years with the Emmy-nominated NBC series “Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward,” also airing on Telemundo as “Harlem Globetrotters: Ganando Con La Comunidad.” Content partners include Hidden Pictures, Atmosphere TV, and Hearts Media Production Group. Consumer partnerships include Sprayground, Undercrwn, Macys, Hybrid, and official ball partner Spalding, as well as Viral Nation, Hoopculture, and Citi.
In 1951, the U.S. Department of State named them Goodwill Ambassadors, and the team has leveraged this title to promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives around their strategic pillars of Health & Wellness, Education, and Community Empowerment. These efforts have led to collaborations with companies and organizations such as Microsoft, the U.S. Department of State – Sports Diplomacy, the National Archives, and Comic Relief Red Nose Day.
For more information about the Harlem Globetrotters™ and their tour, visit the official website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com. The Harlem Globetrotters™ are a subsidiary of Herschend Entertainment Studios, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company.
Whether you are a basketball fan or simply love entertainment, this show is for you. Experience the celebration of 100 years of the Harlem Globetrotters up close.
Athens is becoming part of history. Are you ready?
