'Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour' set to arrive in Buffalo next spring

‘A whole new game – a whole new group of rivals!’ Coming to KeyBank Center Feb. 5

KeyBank Center press release

Leaders in breaking barriers and making history, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters announced Buffalo will be a key stop on the “Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour,” set to play at KeyBank Center on Feb. 5, 2027.

This tour is unlike any other in 100 years, with a whole new game, a new lineup of rivals, and all-new challenges that raise the stakes at every stop. Fans won't just be watching, either – this season puts them in on the action, from the court to the jumbotron. It's basketball without limits – every possession turned into showtime – bringing the fun, the joy, and the history that only the Globetrotters can deliver.

Tickets for KeyBank Center will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2.

Don't just watch the rivalry – be part of it! The fun starts the moment doors open, with an all-new, free pregame tip-off party for every fan. Lucky fans will get pulled onto the court to join in the action, while everyone in the stands gets in on the fun, too. For the fans that want even more access, unrivaled premium fan experiences put you closer to the team than ever before:

•Ultimate fan pass (new!) – Be among the first fans inside the arena for 30 minutes of first-look, on-court access with the Harlem Globetrotters before doors open to everyone else.

•MVP court pass (new!) – Get closer to the team than almost any fan ever does – join the Harlem Globetrotters on the court in the moments before the game begins!

•VIP bench tickets – This is your ticket, elevated. Sit on the bench for the entire game, front row to every play. Choose your side: Globetrotters VIP bench or Rivals VIP bench.

The Harlem Globetrotters, The Washington Generals, and the new lineup of rivals joining the tour will all debut new game uniforms and fan merchandise, featuring new team colorways and a fresh look built for this new era of the rivalry. The tour will also unveil the Harlem Globetrotters Rivals Replica Game Ball by Spalding, a limited edition “hybrid” basketball, half Harlem Globetrotters, half Washington Generals, commemorating 75 years of the rivalry that started it all. Available for purchase at all games.

The rivalry is theirs. The thrill is yours. Get your tickets now.

•Venue presale: Fans will have access to KeyBank Center presale tickets beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30.

•Citi card presale: Citi cardmembers have access to presale tickets in select markets through the Citi entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.

•Ticket information: Harlem Globetrotters fans can score the best seats at www.harlemglobetrotters.com beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2.

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters / Herschend Entertainment Studios

Celebrating over 100 years of excellence, The Harlem Globetrotters are the originators of using sport to deliver goodwill, excitement, showmanship and athleticism to a global audience. Since 1926, with a legacy of elite talent that has included many of the greatest stars of men’s and women’s basketball from college (HBCU, Division I, II, III, NAIA, JUCO) and the pros (NBA, WNBA, Euroleague, and more) the Globetrotters are the first team in history to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. They showcase their iconic brand of basketball to tens of millions in over 124 countries and territories, across six continents, and surpassing 400 games played each year around the world.

The award-winning organization currently holds an unprecedented 80-plus Guinness World Records, the most of any professional sports team, and has expanded its media footprint to make the brand available to fans on every platform. From Emmy-nominated broadcast shows, specials and feature films, to their own FAST channel, as well as reimagining the brand in apparel, retail, sporting goods, memorabilia and collectible spaces through a broad collection of new partnerships, the Harlem Globetrotters’ brand continues to grow.

The Harlem Globetrotters were coined by the U.S. State Department in 1951 as Ambassadors of Goodwill, and now serve as the Official Ambassadors of Goodwill for the United Nations. They leverage their moniker to drive corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts globally around the strategic pillars of health and wellness, education, and community empowerment. These efforts have yielded partnerships with the likes of the NBA Retired Players Association, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Microsoft, U.S. State Department Sports Diplomacy, United Nations: Food & Agricultural Organization, Operation Homefront, as well as serving in humanitarian missions to countless developing nations.

For more information about the Harlem Globetrotters and the tour, visit the official website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.