Harlem Globetrotters tour: basketball superstars to visit UK in 2019

Immortalised in film and TV, as well as on the court, worldwide basketball icons the Harlem Globetrotters are famous for their thrilling exhibition matches, gravity-defying athleticism and spectacular entertainment value. Over the years, the team have showcased their unique mix of theatre and comedy in more than 26,000 exhibition games in 122 countries and territories; an average of 450 events per annum. After over 90 years of performing, the team's name has become synonymous with basketball, and every new member has been sculpted into a master of trick shots, ball handling skills and classic comedy routines.

The side are so successful that Nelson Mandela and the Pope have even been inducted as honorary members, while soccer superstar Lionel Messi was once selected in the team's mock draft. The world's most famous basketball players outside the NBA head to the UK again in 2019 for a ten-date tour; bringing with them all the slam dunking wizardry and fast passing finesse that have made them household names. Catch the incredible sportsmen live by grabbing Harlem Globetrotter UK tour tickets at StubHub now.

Harlem Globetrotters tour: showboating legends

World-beating basketball troupe the Harlem Globetrotters have a rich history dating back to 1926, when the team was first formed under the name the Savoy Big Five. Yet, while they were founded in the 1920s, the Globetrotters first came to real worldwide prominence in the 1970s.

Standout moments in their long career include a 24-year winning streak running from 1971 - 1995, a number of Guinness World Records and the honour of being the only sports team with their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their opposition - which is most often the long-suffering Washington Generals - are effectively 'stooges' for the spectacular plays that they pull off throughout the games. Despite this however, it is said that around 20-30% of the action is real - a fact which has led to rare Globetrotter defeats in the past.

Thirty-three NBA Championships is all the proof that both the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers need to lay claim as the biggest team basketball but in terms of worldwide recognition, few can even come close to the Globetrotters.

As well as past icons such as Wilt Chamberlain, Fred 'Curly' Neal and Magic Johnson, the team is now made up of a truly star-studded line-up. Expect dizzying moves when the likes of Carlos 'Dizzy' English, Nathaniel 'Big Easy' Lofton and Saul 'Flip' White hit the UK in 2019. Buy Harlem Globetrotters tickets now at StubHub. 

More live UK sports events

After buying Harlem Globetrotters tour tickets at StubHub, check out listings for some of the other brilliant live sport events taking place in the UK. Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tournament in tennis, while the Snooker World Championship is up for grabs at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield in April.