Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics announced that The Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour will stop at Alico Arena in Fort Myers on April 16. The basketball event will feature The Harlem Globetrotters, The Washington Generals and a new lineup of rivals. The tour is also scheduled to introduce a new game and new challenges.
FGCU fans will have access to a special Alico Arena presale beginning Sept. 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. Tickets for the general public will go on sale Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time.
New features planned for Alico Arena
The Rivalry Tour will include fan activities involving the court and the jumbotron. The event will feature an all-new, free pregame tip-off party for every fan. Lucky fans will have opportunities to join the action on the court, while fans in the stands also will be included in the experience.
Premium Fan Experiences listed for the tour include the Ultimate Fan Pass, MVP Court Pass and VIP Bench Tickets. The Ultimate Fan Pass includes 30 minutes of first-look, on-court access with The Harlem Globetrotters before the arena opens to other fans. The MVP Court Pass provides access to the court with The Harlem Globetrotters before the game begins.
VIP Bench Tickets provide a seat on the bench for the entire game. Fans can choose between the Globetrotters VIP Bench and the Rivals VIP Bench.
New uniforms, merchandise and game ball
The Harlem Globetrotters, The Washington Generals and the new lineup of rivals will debut new game uniforms and fan merchandise during the tour. The items will feature new team colorways and a fresh look for the Rivalry Tour.
The tour also will introduce the Harlem Globetrotters Rivals Replica Game Ball by Spalding. The limited-edition hybrid basketball is described as half Harlem Globetrotters and half Washington Generals, commemorating 75 years of the rivalry. The game ball will be available for purchase at tour events.
Ticket schedule for the Fort Myers event
The Alico Arena presale for FGCU fans begins Sept. 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. General public ticket sales begin Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time.
The Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour is scheduled for Alico Arena in Fort Myers on April 16. The source announcement did not provide a start time or ticket prices for the event.
FSB Take
The Alico Arena stop gives Fort Myers fans a chance to see The Harlem Globetrotters, The Washington Generals and a new lineup of rivals in a basketball event built around fan participation. The free pregame tip-off party, court and jumbotron activities and premium access options add several components beyond the game itself. FGCU fans should note the Sept. 30 presale before general public ticket sales begin Oct. 2.
Source: Original report