The Harlem Globetrotters

THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS – THE 100-YEAR TOUR LIVE IN VIENNA & ST. PÖLTEN

100 years of show, thrills, laughter, and joy

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Austria as part of their upcoming 100th anniversary tour – “the most legendary tour in the history of the Globetrotters,” as they promise – with performances on October 6 at the new sports arena in Vienna and on October 8 at the VAZ St. Pölten.

“The anniversary season brings a unique show created specifically for the 100th birthday, featuring 100 years of breathtaking ‘Can you believe it!’ moments, 100 years of ‘Wow!’ highlights, and 100 years of pure basketball fascination,” promise the Globetrotters. From spectacular dunks to outrageous dribbling, clever plays, and of course, plenty of fun, fans will experience the history and myth of the world’s most famous basketball team up close.

For the first time, the team will honor the anniversary by wearing brand new 100-year jerseys and will once again face off against their eternal rivals, the Washington Generals. In addition to the spectacular and brilliant match, fans can look forward to the new Golden Basketball from Spalding®, exciting pre-game magic pass experiences, and an unforgettable “5th Quarter” autograph session – free for all fans after the official match. “A celebration like never before! Be there!” Perfection, fun, and entertainment for the whole family!

THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS - GLOBAL BASKETBALL & SHOW HISTORY

The Harlem Globetrotters are not only legendary but have also made history for global basketball. Since 1926, the Globetrotters, proud members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, have showcased their iconic basketball show on legendary world tours in over 124 countries across six continents. They helped pave the way for the NBA to include black players, with the legendary Harlem Globetrotters player Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton being the first to sign a professional contract with the New York Knicks. The Globetrotters produced later Hall of Fame players like Wilt Chamberlain and Connie Hawkins, as well as show stars like Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon. They were the first to integrate women into professional basketball and made the sport popular worldwide, achieving unprecedented reach for the game.

Designated as “Ambassadors of Goodwill” by the U.S. State Department as early as 1951, the Globetrotters use their influence and reach to advocate for health, education, and community in the spirit of social responsibility. They achieved success in the early 70s with their own TV cartoon series, featuring an African American in a leading role for the first time, and returned to television screens in 2024 with the Emmy-nominated NBC series “Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward.”

The current team of top athletes holds over 60 Guinness World Records (with 18 added just last year) - more than any other team in any sport! The legend lives on!