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Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour Comes to Jonesboro Next Spring

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Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters announced that Jonesboro will be a stop on the “Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour,” scheduled for March 13, at First National Bank (FNB) Arena. 

This tour is unlike any other in in 100 years, with a whole new game, lineup of opponents and challenges that raise the stakes at every stop. Fans won’t just be watching; this season puts them in on the action, from the court to the jumbotron. 

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Every possession turns into showtime bringing the fun, joy and history only the Globetrotters can deliver. 

The fun starts the moment doors open, with an all-new free pregame tipoff party for every fan. Some lucky attendees will get pulled onto the court to join in the action, while everyone in the stands can get in on the fun, too.

For fans who want even more access, unrivaled premium fan experiences put them 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 that is half Harlem Globetrotters and half Washington Generals, commemorating 75 years of the rivalry that started it all. The ball will be available for purchase at all games.

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

Presale tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, through 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, through the Citi Entertainment program. Complete details can be found online. 

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For more information, contact William Chamberlin, director of marketing at FNB Arena, by email or by phone at 870-972-2236. 

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