WINCHESTER, Va. — The Harlem Globetrotters, as part of their 2025 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs, are returning to Winchester to dazzle fans with their world-famous basketball act.

The Globetrotters, who entertained a capacity crowd at Shenandoah University’s James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center last spring, will return to SU to take on the Washington Generals at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, marking the fifth time they’ve performed in Winchester since 2018. The Globetrotters previously performed at Shenandoah in 2018, 2021, 2023, and 2024.

Tickets start at $25 and are available for purchase at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-globetrotters-2025-world-tour-winchester-va-tickets- . Approximately 1,800 tickets are being sold, and all tickets will be reserved seating. The Globetrotters’ four previous appearances in Winchester sold out, and the 2025 edition is expected to be no different.

Doors to the Wilkins Athletics and Events Center will open at 6 p.m. Attendees have the opportunity to purchase a Magic Pass, which grants access to a special pregame experience

during which attendees can learn tricks, shoot hoops, get autographs and take photos with the Globetrotters. Doors for Magic Pass ticket holders open at 5 p.m., and the 30-minute pregame event begins at 5:30 p.m. Magic Pass tickets are limited, and all Magic Pass participants must also purchase an event ticket to enter the venue. All people entering during the Magic Pass program must have purchased a Magic Pass ticket.

The event is organized by Russ Potts Productions, Inc. (RPPI) and sponsored by United Bank.

“The Harlem Globetrotters are always a hit in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, and RPPI is excited to once again bring this world-famous show back to Winchester for a night of family-friendly entertainment,” said Zach Franz, president of RPPI. “This event is always a sellout at Shenandoah University, so we encourage fans to purchase their tickets early to guarantee themselves a seat. These tickets are also available just in time for the holidays and make great gifts for friends and family! We’re thrilled to continue working with our tremendous partners at Shenandoah University, United Bank and Bright Futures-Frederick/Winchester to make this event a success.”

Similar to years past, a food drive will take place during the Globetrotters’ game to benefit Bright Futures-Frederick/Winchester, a nonprofit organization that helps address the needs of local K-12 students. More information on the Bright Futures food drive will be available at a later date.

The Globetrotters perform more than 400 live events worldwide each year. Founded in 1926, the Globetrotters have entertained more than 148 million fans in 123 countries and territories. Off the court, they’ve maintained a longstanding legacy of involvement in local communities as “Ambassadors of Goodwill.”

About Russ Potts Productions, Inc.

Led by President Zach Franz, RPPI has organized more than 900 major events nationwide, including collegiate and professional sports and entertainment events. Among many successful events over the years, RPPI was involved in organizing the Battle at Bristol college football game at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2016, which set the all-time college football attendance record of 156,990 attendees.

In addition to sports marketing, promotion, and event organization, RPPI also provides business development, sports facility consulting, and corporate sponsorship services.

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