{"id":109995,"date":"2025-12-09T14:15:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T03:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=109995"},"modified":"2025-12-09T14:15:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T03:15:38","slug":"harlem-globetrotters-bendigo-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/news\/harlem-globetrotters-bendigo-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bendigo to host iconic Harlem Globetrotters in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"4541\" data-end=\"4705\">Bendigo has scored a major sporting coup, with the Harlem Globetrotters including the city on their historic 100 Year Tour across Australia and New Zealand in 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4707\" data-end=\"4890\">Known for their spectacular skills and show-stopping style, the Harlem Globetrotters will visit Bendigo in June or July 2026, bringing a century of basketball greatness to local fans.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4892\" data-end=\"5061\">The global phenomenon celebrates 100 years of gravity-defying dunks, hilarious trick shots and feel-good family entertainment \u2013 and it\u2019s all coming to regional Victoria.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5063\" data-end=\"5182\">\u201cThis is our fifth time working with the Globetrotters across Australia and New Zealand,\u201d NBL CEO David Stevenson said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5184\" data-end=\"5307\">\u201cTo bring them to a community like Bendigo means a lot. These shows inspire young fans and help grow the love of the game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5309\" data-end=\"5510\">In addition to thrilling on-court action, fans can access exclusive experiences like Magic Pass pre-game meet-and-greets, VIP Bench Tickets, and the free 5th Quarter Autograph session with the players.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5512\" data-end=\"5668\">The team will debut their 100 Year jersey in Bendigo as they take on long-time rivals the Washington Generals in what promises to be an unmissable match-up.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5670\" data-end=\"5831\">With over 60 Guinness World Records, the Globetrotters continue to push the limits of basketball and entertainment \u2013 and Bendigo fans are set to witness history.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5833\" data-end=\"5961\">Tickets will be available to the general public from 1pm AEDT, Tuesday 9 December 2025 via <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hg100.com.au\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5924\" data-end=\"5960\">hg100.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bendigo has scored a major sporting coup, with the Harlem Globetrotters including the city on their historic 100 Year Tour across Australia and New Zealand in 2026. 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