Harlem Globetrotters Date Changed To February 10th

Date Change For 2015 Globetrotters Game

Bakersfield, CA- The date of the Harlem Globetrotters game at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m., will now take place on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. 

Ticket purchasers will automatically be notified by Ticketmaster to exchange their tickets for the new date.

For a limited time, the Globetrotters are offering all fans a 25% discount on tickets for the game on Feb. 10.  Go to ticketmaster.com and enter the code HARLEM.  The offer expires on Monday, Nov. 10.

The original press release with the new game information is below:

HISTORY IN THE MAKING AS WASHINGTON GENERALS LOOK FOR LANDMARK VICTORY OVER HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

IN BAKERSFIELD ON TUESDAY, FEB. 10

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet, will bring their unrivaled family show to Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m., during the Harlem Globetrotters 2015 “Washington Generals’ Revenge” Tour.

Originally scheduled for Feb. 12, the game has been moved to Feb. 10.  Ticket holders for the Feb. 12 game will be contacted automatically by Ticketmaster to exchange their tickets for the new date.

The Globetrotters will face a great challenge this year, as the infamous Washington Generals are more determined than ever to match the franchise’s historic last victory over the Globetrotters nearly a half century ago.  It has been five years since the Globetrotters and Generals have faced off, as the Generals have been searching far and wide for the best players to retool their roster and have been preparing for one thing: victory over the Globetrotters.

In addition to the highly-anticipated matchup on the court, the Globetrotters, known worldwide as the Ambassadors of Goodwill™, will honor a Harlem Globetrotters Hometown Hero at each of their 310-plus games in North America.  The team is searching for active, wounded or retired members of the military who have made their community proud with their brave service and exemplary character.  Fans can nominate a Harlem Globetrotters Hometown Hero at harlemglobetrotters.com.  The Globetrotters will also play a portion of each game with a camouflage basketball as a sign of respect to all who protect our freedom.

With a star-studded roster featuring Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard, Firefly Fisher and Moose Weekes – plus female stars TNT Maddox, T-Time Brawner and Sweet J Ekworomadu* – the Globetrotters’ one-of-a-kind show is unrivaled in the world of family entertainment. With incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction, this must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans.^

Tickets start at $18 and are now available at harlemglobetrotters.com, ticketmaster.com, the Mechanics Bank Arena box office, or by phone at 800-745-3000.  Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at harlemglobetrotters.com.

Sponsored by World Vision, Greyhound Lines and Baden Sports, The Harlem Globetrotters® are celebrating their 89th consecutive year, continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry, and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages. Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. 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 more than eight thrilling decades. 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.

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

^ Subject to availability.

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