Harlem Globetrotters Tour to Southern California in February 2016 at selective venues-Preview, Tickets

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS CELEBRATE 90 AMAZING YEARS;

World famous team announces The Great Assist program to help local communities

Celebrating 90 years of providing smiles, sportsmanship and service to millions of people worldwide, the

world famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their unrivaled family show to the Los Angeles area,

during their 90th Anniversary World Tour. The Globetrotters’ Southland game schedule follows below.

 Anaheim at Honda Center on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m., and 7 p.m., and on Sunday, Feb.

14, 2016, at 2 p.m.

 Mission Viejo at the Saddleback College Gym on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m., and Monday,

Feb. 22, at 7 p.m.

 Santa Barbara at the UCSB Events Center on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 7pm.

 Ontario at Citzens Business Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at 2 p.m., and 7 p.m.

 Los Angeles at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., and 5:45 p.m.

Known worldwide as the Ambassadors of Goodwill™, the Globetrotters are giving back even more during

their 90th year with The Great Assist program. Stars of the team will leave a mark in communities across

North America with acts of goodwill during the tour that is set to play over 330 games in 260 cities.

Fans are encouraged to visit GreatAssist.com to nominate a worthwhile cause or a deserving family in

need of a smile, and the Globetrotters will help as many fans as possible throughout the tour.  In addition

to fan requests, the team is planning to bring their bullying prevention program to over 400 schools and

community centers, talk to youth about character education and physical fitness, visit children’s hospitals

and lend a hand to those in need.

On the court, the Globetrotters’ 90-year celebration will feature some of the greatest athletes and

entertainers on the planet. With a star-studded roster featuring Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite

Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard and Cheese Chisholm– plus female stars TNT Maddox and

Sweet J Ekworomadu* – the Globetrotters’ one-of-a-kind show is unrivaled in the world of family

entertainment. Every game will showcase incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick

shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign

autographs and take photos with fans.

THE 2016 WORLD TOUR VISITS THE SOUTHLAND

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Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc.400 E. Van Buren, Suite 300Phoenix, Arizona 85004

(602) 258-0000FAX (602) 258-5925Visit us at: www.harlemglobetrotters.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Tickets for the southland shows can be accessed at harlemglobetrotters.com.

Tickets for shows in Anaheim start at $17 and are now available at ticketmaster.com, the Honda

Center box office, or by phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets for the shows in Mission Viejo start at $31 and

can be purchased through ticketweb.com, the Saddleback College Gym box office, or by phone at 866-

777-8932. Tickets for the show in Santa Barbara start at $21 and can be purchased at the UCSB Events

Center box office or by phone at 805-893-2064. Tickets for the games in Ontario start at $16 and can be

purchased at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office or by phone at 888-9-AXS-TIX. Tickets for

the games in Los Angeles start at $25 and can be purchased at staplescenter.com, the Staples Center

box office, or by phone at 888-9-AXS-TIX. Information on group and scout tickets be found at

harlemglobetrotters.com.

As part of the launch of The Great Assist, the Globetrotters performed before fans in Times Square in

New York City on Oct. 6 and named TV personality Robin Roberts as just the 10th Honorary Harlem

Globetrotter in history. Roberts joins the likes of Henry Kissinger, Nelson Mandela and Pope Francis,

who was honored at the Vatican this past May. The Honorary Harlem Globetrotter accolade recognizes an

individual of extraordinary character and achievement who has made an everlasting mark on the world.

Roberts has provided inspiration for millions, as she has publicly battled life-threatening health issues.

The Harlem Globetrotters® are a worldwide icon, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment

and great basketball skills. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased

their iconic talents in 122 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and

societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of

fans – among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents – over nine thrilling decades. Sponsored by

World Vision, Greyhound Lines and Baden Sports, Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-

owned subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in

the U.S. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase tickets and

team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

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*Please note: Rosters will vary in each city and are subject to change.

Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc.400 E. Van Buren, Suite 300Phoenix, Arizona 85004

(602) 258-0000FAX (602) 258-5925Visit us at:

www.harlemglobetrotters.com

E-mail: [email protected]