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Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry Tour brings basketball showmanship to Hartford
The Harlem Globetrotters’ Rivalry Tour Presented by Sprite comes to Hartford on February 13, 2027, with an afternoon and an evening show. The arena promises a new set of challengers as well as the Washington Generals, making the matchup part of a basketball performance built around showmanship.
A matchup made for a show
Hartford.com describes the Globetrotters’ visit in terms of trick shots, ball handling and comedy. Those elements make this a different proposition from a conventional basketball game: the skills on display are part of the entertainment as well as the action against an opponent.
The arena names the Washington Generals and says a new lineup of rivals will join the tour. It also advertises fresh on-court challenges and ways for spectators to participate, without detailing the challenges or how participation will work.
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Saturday performances
The arena offers an afternoon or evening performance; end times are not listed.
Saturday, February 13, 2027 · PeoplesBank Arena
- Harlem Globetrotters — Rivalry Tour Presented by Sprite
- Harlem Globetrotters — Rivalry Tour Presented by Sprite
Before you go
Choose a performance
Hartford.com lists tickets at $36 and up. Check the arena’s ticket link for the selected performance and current charges. The arena offers group discounts for 10 or more through group sales at (860) 548-2000.
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Plan for security
The arena asks guests to arrive 45–60 minutes before the start for screening; doors generally open one hour before an event unless its listing says otherwise. Large bags and backpacks are prohibited, with no storage available. Diaper and medical bags are permitted but searched.
Outside food and payment
Outside food and drinks are generally not permitted. Guests who need to bring them for a medical condition or specific need should contact the arena in advance. Concessions are cashless; a reverse ATM outside Section 107 converts cash to a payment card.
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Seating and sensory resources
The arena lists accessible seating in multiple sections. For event-specific seating questions, call the ticket office at (860) 727-8010. Sensory bags and weighted lap pads can be borrowed at Guest Services near Section 124.
Getting to PeoplesBank Arena
Entrance and parking
The arena is at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103; its main entrance is on Trumbull Street. The arena lists parking around the venue and downtown, including advance purchase for the Hartford 21 garage. Garages and lots are run by third parties and prices vary.
Hartford.com says most street parking is free on weekends, but advises checking signs and meters for local restrictions.
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Before you make a plan
What times are the Hartford shows?
The performances are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2027. End times are not listed.
Do young children need tickets?
The arena generally requires a ticket for anyone age 2 or older. Children under 2 are admitted free to most events when seated on a lap, though individual events may have different rules.
Can I bring a stroller?
The arena permits strollers when needed, but they must be checked at Guest Services before guests proceed to their seats.
Can I leave and return during the show?
The arena does not allow re-entry to the same event once a guest has left.
How can I ask about accessible seating?
Call the arena ticket office at (860) 727-8010. Accessible tickets can also be selected online from the seat map, subject to availability.
Location & Google Maps
PeoplesBank Arena
1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103
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