Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour
Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour
- Dec 29Tuesday @ 6:00 PM 6:00 PM On Sale Soon
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: RIVALRY TOUR
SET TO ARRIVE IN SPRINGFIELD, MA THIS WINTER
A Whole New Game – A Whole New Group of Rivals!
Coming to the MassMutual Center on December 29, 2026
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing a whole new game to Springfield when the Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour comes to the MassMutual Center on Tuesday, December 29, 2026!
This isn’t just another Globetrotters game. The Rivalry Tour introduces a new lineup of rivals, all-new challenges, fresh uniforms, and more ways for fans to become part of the action. From jaw-dropping trick shots and incredible basketball skills to laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable fan interaction, every possession becomes showtime.
And this year, the fun starts before the game even begins! Every ticket includes access to an all-new pre-game tip-off party, where fans can get in on the action before the Globetrotters take the court.
PREMIUM FAN EXPERIENCES
Want to get even closer to the action? Upgrade your experience with exclusive fan opportunities:
Ultimate Fan Pass – NEW!
Be among the first fans inside the arena with 30 minutes of exclusive, first-look on-court access with the Harlem Globetrotters before doors open to the public.
MVP Court Pass – NEW!
Join the Harlem Globetrotters on the court in the moments before the game begins and experience the excitement from a whole new perspective.
VIP Bench Tickets
It doesn’t get much closer than this! Sit on the bench for the entire game and get a front-row view of every play. Choose your side with a Globetrotters VIP Bench or Rivals VIP Bench ticket.
The Globetrotters, Washington Generals, and a new lineup of rivals will also debut fresh game uniforms and merchandise for the Rivalry Tour. Fans can also check out the limited-edition Harlem Globetrotters Rivals Replica Game Ball by Spalding®, celebrating 75 years of the legendary Globetrotters-Washington Generals rivalry.
The rivalry is theirs. The thrill is yours.
Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, October 2 at 10:00 AM.
Group Information

MassMutual Center offers a variety of entertainment options for you and your group including concerts, family shows, and sporting events in Springfield, Massachusetts.
For questions and more information on group sales and discounts, please contact mmcgroupsales@mgmspringfield.com or call (413)-271-3641.
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About The Harlem Globetrotters
ABOUT 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 over 400+ games played each year around the world.
The award-winning organization, currently holds an unprecedented 80+ 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 continue to grow. Content and distribution partners include; NBCUniversal, Telemundo, Vizio, ROKU, Fulwell, Hearst Media Production Group, Hidden Pictures, Vantage Pictures, Aspire TV, and Soul Publishing. Commercial partnerships include; Coca Cola Company, Spalding, and McDonalds and consumer products & retail programs in collaboration with IMG globally, include Zara, Target, Walmart, Tesco, ASOS, Next, NetShoes, Jerry Leigh, OVO, Shoe Palace, Philcos, Super Break Sports and National Bobblehead Hall of Fame. Coined by the U.S. State Department in 1951 as Ambassadors of Goodwill, and now serving The Official Ambassadors of Goodwill for the United Nations. The global brand has held the distinct honor of meeting with countless world leaders and dignitaries including, Pope Leo XIV, President Barack Obama, revolutionary and philanthropist, Nelson Mandela, just to name a few. The Harlem Globetrotters leverage their moniker to drive its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts globally around their strategic pillars of Health & 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 their official website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
Where To Park
Event Parking
The new Convention Center Carpark located adjacent to the MassMutual Center is now open to the public!!!
Prohibited Items
- No Bags, backpacks, or brief cases except for:
1. Clutch/Purse no larger than 5"x 7"
2. Medical Bag
3. Diaper Bag (with child in attendance) - Cameras with interchangeable/detachable lens or external flash (No Professional Photography)
- Audio/Visual Recording Devices (includes GoPro, Google Glass, Spectacles, etc.)
- Selfie Sticks, Tripods, Monopods
- Outside Food, Beverage, or Alcohol
- Cans, Metal/Glass/Plastic Containers, Bottles, or Flasks (empty or sealed bottles included)
- Laptops, Tablets, Personal Computers, or Two-Way Radios
- Weapons, Firearms, Pepper Spray, Pocket Knives or Mace
- Illegal Drugs or Substances
- Flammable Liquids, Aerosol Cans, or Permanent Markers
- Flashlights, Laser Pointers, Flares, or Fireworks
- Noise Making Devices (i.e. Air Horns, whistles, bells, vuvuzelas, etc.)
- Balloons, Balls, Projectiles, or Optical Illusions
- Skateboards, Segways, Scooters, Rollerblades, Bicycles, Hover boards, and Helmets
- Coolers, Ice Chests, Folding Chairs, or Pointed-Tip Umbrellas
- Flowers (unless otherwise permitted by Tour Production)
- Seat Cushions or Booster Seats
- Patrons Without Shoes or Shirt
- Masks, Chains, or Studded Belts/Bracelets
- Drones (without prior written consent from MassMutual Center Management)
- Animals or Pets (accommodations made for trained, harnessed, and housebroken service animals)
- Unapproved Pamphlets, Handouts, Ads, or Flyers without prior consent from Arena Management
- Clothing, garments, or signs displaying explicit language, profanity, or derogatory characterization toward any person(s)
- Signs, Flags, or Banners exceeding 11” x 17” or attached to a pole/stick. Signs must be relevant to event. Signs may not contain or display obscene or offensive language and/or pictures as determined by MassMutual Center Management. Management reserves the right to prohibit or remove a sign or banner at any time.
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