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Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent Guide. Not a box office or venue.
Jan
24
Jan
24
Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
This one’s going down in history. Get ready for a celebration that’s only happening once in a century, literally! THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS are celebrating a hundred years of jaw-dropping moves, gravity-defying dunks, and outstanding thrills on the court as the American exhibition basketball team shows off their best moves across iconic decades in time. Immerse yourself in history as they pass on 100 years of over-the-top moments and new surprises. Some teasers they’ve shared are the Golden Basketball by Spalding, pre-game experiences, a 100 Year Souvenir Ticket, and many more from the “Ambassadors of Basketball.” Going down history books, everyone’s in for a one-of-a-kind showcase of basketball skill, athleticism, showmanship, and heartwarming interactions through never-before-seen tricks, familiar antics, and iconic moments that define the Harlem Globetrotters.
Coming to Portland in Oregon, The Harlem Globetrotters are down to get the ground shaking at Moda Center as they hit the hoops with their best-ever moves. Mark the date—Saturday, January 24th, and better book your tickets now!
Get ready for a once-in-a-century celebration that’s bound to knock your socks off as THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS whip out a grand showcase of their best moves in THE 100 YEAR TOUR. The centennial trek will see the world-renowned American exhibition basketball team performing legendary tricks, astounding athleticism, and big surprises you wouldn’t have seen coming. Gravity-defying dunks to show-stopping game moves, they’ve got the beat of what it truly means to be the “Ambassadors of Basketball.”
The Harlem Globetrotters have shared a legacy unlike any other, one that makes global headlines in the basketball sphere. Sure, we’ve got legendary teams around the globe, but these Globetrotters have performed teamwork, showmanship, entertainment, and natural athleticism like no other. Sharing moments of astounding basketball skill with theatrical entertainment in one, these fellas have changed the game forever.
“There are very few brands in any business, let alone sports, that cannot just withstand but grow over the course of 100 years, and the Harlem Globetrotters are on the top of that global list,” shared Keith Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios, via an official press release. Sharing how they’ve been working hard to evolve and reach new audiences, “for this year’s tour we want to make sure that there’s something for everyone, from the families and fans that turn out in the thousands every year to those young people just experiencing the work our amazing and talented athletes are doing for the first time. The result will be a basketball and entertainment experience like no other, a literal once in a century event for all to enjoy.”
Founded in 1926, the team started performing exhibitions for the Savoy Ballroom, and later on took the name “Globe Trotters” by 1928 as a group of players formed a new team. The Globetrotters went on to become one of the best basketball teams in the country, often making headlines for their wins and outstanding games. Driven by technique and showmanship, every single moment in the court has audiences holding the edge of their seats as the teams whips out iconic moves and surprising twists.
Currently, the team comprises elite men and women who hold 60+ Guinness World Records, 18 of which was just set in the previous year. With global shows on their book, the team is all set to show everyone what they’ve got. Celebrating 100 years of a legacy unlike any other, especially in the world of sports, The Harlem Globetrotters definitely captivate audiences in the most unique way possible.
Be part of this huge milestone at The 100 Year Tour by booking your tickets now!
Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland, Oregon, 97227, US