The Harlem Globetrotters
15 April 2025
Prepare for an electrifying experience as the iconic Harlem Globetrotters bring their highly anticipated 2025 UK tour to Liverpool, promising unmatched basketball innovation and unparalleled fan engagement in arenas nationwide.
Approaching their momentous 100th anniversary in 2026, the Harlem Globetrotters have significantly contributed to the global growth of basketball. Through their artful athleticism and unparalleled moves, they offer an inclusive game day experience like no other. Fans across the UK are invited to join them for an interactive game day extravaganza.
The Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour is set to deliver an unparalleled spectacle! With their trademark basketball wizardry, outrageous athleticism, and endless entertainment, your favourite Globetrotter stars will captivate audiences like never before. Prepare for an unforgettable showdown as they face off against their perennial rivals, the Washington Generals, in a battle for supremacy!
Renowned for pushing the boundaries of basketball entertainment, the Harlem Globetrotters' 2025 UK tour promises to elevate excitement to unprecedented levels. With moments of extreme basketball innovation and non-stop fun, this tour is an absolute must-see!
Experience the thrill of the Harlem Globetrotters live in action as they showcase breath-taking basketball innovation and unparalleled fan fun! From mind-boggling trick shots to expert ball-handling skills, every game promises excitement and laughter. Witness the Globetrotter stars dribble, spin, slam, and dunk their way past their determined adversaries, the Washington Generals!
Prepare for Slam-Dunk Fan Engagement like never before as you become an integral part of the excitement! Immerse yourself in exclusive opportunities for pre-game, post-game, and in-game fan engagement, including the Halftime Skills Showcase, where you'll witness the players' extraordinary talents up close and personal.
Experience the incredible basketball skills and athleticism on display. From jaw-dropping trick shots to epic ball-handling and high-speed dribbling, the Globetrotters will leave you in awe with their unparalleled talent. Witness unbelievable full-court, half-court, and beyond-the-court shots, along with intense slam-dunk contests that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Washington Generals are poised to compete like never before, driven by newfound optimism and determination to secure their first win since 1971. Will they prevail against the world's winningest team in this high-stakes battle of basketball? The stage is set for an epic showdown you won't want to miss.
After the final buzzer, don't miss the 5th Quarter – All Access – Globetrotter Meet & Greet, where every fan is invited down to the court for an autograph from their favourite Harlem Globetrotter stars. It's a unique opportunity to connect with the players and create lasting memories.
But it's not just about basketball – a Harlem Globetrotters game is the ultimate family-fun experience with something for everyone. From laughs with Globie and Big G to post-worthy photo moments and beats from the Globetrotter DJ, it's an event the whole family will enjoy and cherish for years to come.
For more information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters' official website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS BENCH EXPERIENCE - £300
Sit with the Harlem Globetrotters on the players bench for the whole game (Limited to 6-8 guests per show)
Includes admission to the Magic Pass pre-show event with players - shoot, pass and dribble on court!
Receive your very own Harlem Globetrotters team jersey, headband and wristband, plus an official Tour Programme
Meet and greet the players before the game
After the game, join the Harlem Globetrotters for an exclusive autograph and photo opportunity (camera/photographer not supplied)
Enjoy priority check in with our on-site event staff
WASHINGTON GENERALS BENCH EXPERIENCE - £200
Sit with the Washington Generals on the players bench for the whole game (Limited to 6-8 guests per show)
Includes admission to the Magic Pass pre-show event with players - shoot, pass and dribble on court!
Receive your very own Washington Generals team jersey plus an official Tour Programme
Meet and greet the players before the game
After the game, join the Harlem Globetrotters for an exclusive autograph and photo opportunity (camera/photographer not supplied)
Enjoy priority check in with our on-site event staff
MAGIC PASS – £25 uplift on existing ticket price
Before the game, take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience with your family where you have an opportunity to spend time on the court with the Harlem Globetrotters—shooting, trying out ball tricks, and getting autographs and photos! The unique 30-min pre-show Magic Pass will create memories for a lifetime.
ALL customers must have a game ticket AND a Magic Pass ticket for entry. This includes children, as well as the parent(s)or guardian(s) wishing to accompany them —regardless of participation.
Exclusive Magic Pass Upgrade includes:
* Unique 30 Minute pre-show event with Harlem Globetrotters members - shoot, pass and dribble on court!
* Autograph and Photo Opportunity with Harlem Globetrotters members (camera/photographer not supplied)
* Designated check in with our on-site event staff
Full package details including timings will be emailed to customers within two weeks of the event - remember to check your junk folders. Please be prepared to arrive early as the pre-show event will begin roughly 90 minutes before the show begins. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ who must have their own ticket for the bench experience.
Soft/rubber soled shoes must be worn on the court. Times subject to change.
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Train
Plane
Most Liverpool city centre bound buses will call at either Queen Square bus station (a 15-minute walk) or Liverpool ONE Bus Station, which is only a five minute walk to M&S Bank Arena.
For further information on bus routes within Merseyside, you can visit https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/customer-information/routes-and-maps/
For up-to-date information on all bus, train and ferry services, call Traveline Merseyside on 0871 200 22 33, open 8am – 8pm, 364 days a year or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk
For all car journeys it's best to follow the white on brown tourist route signs for the Waterfront. These signs are visible on the major routes into the city. Exhibition Centre Liverpool is situated on the Kings Dock directly adjacent to the south side of the Albert Dock. Upon arrival, the Kings Dock entrance is clearly sign posted.
From the North...
Leave the M6 at junction 26 and follow signs for M58 Liverpool. Follow to end of M58 and then take signs for A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow Liverpool City Centre until picking up signs for the Waterfront.
From the South...
Leave the M6 at junction 21A and take the M62 to Liverpool. At the end of the M62 follow signs for Liverpool City Centre along Edge Lane, picking up and following signs for Waterfront.
From the south...
Avanti West Coast operates hourly, direct services from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street (with a journey time of just over two hours). Other long-distance rail services also operate into Liverpool Lime Street station.
M&S Bank Arena is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street or a short taxi ride. You can also transfer at Lime Street onto the underground Wirral Line trains to James Street station (10 minute walk) or catch the CityLink Route C4 (7am – 8pm) directly to the venue. If travelling from outside Merseyside, you can catch an underground train to James Street station from Lime Street station, inclusive of the cost of your train ticket.
Flying into Liverpool John Lennon Airport...
A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take approximately 20 minutes or the express bus service Route 500 will take approximately 25 minutes, dropping you off within a five minute walk of M&S Bank Arena, while Manchester’s international airport is just 45 minutes away by car.
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS BENCH x 8 SEATS - PRICE: £302.75
• Sit with the Harlem Globetrotters on the players bench for the whole game (Limited to 6-8 guests per show)
• Meet and greet the players before the game
• After the game, join the Harlem Globetrotters for an exclusive autograph and photo opportunity (camera/photographer not supplied)
• Enjoy priority checkin with our on-site event staff
• Includes admission to the Magic Pass pre-show event with players - shoot, pass and dribble on court!
WASHINGTON GENERALS BENCH x 8 SEATS - PRICE: £202.75
• Sit with the Washington Generals on the players bench for the whole game (Limited to 6-8 guests per show)
• Receive your very own Washington Generals team jersey plus an official Tour Programme
• After the game, join the Harlem Globetrotters for an exclusive autograph and photo opportunity (camera/photographer not supplied)
• Includes admission to the Magic Pass pre-show event with players - shoot, pass and dribble on court!
Full package details including timings will be emailed to customers within two weeks of the event - please be prepared to arrive early as the pre-show event will begin roughly 90 minutes before the show begins.