Gray Media Partners with Harlem Globetrotters for their Historic Return to Live Television Across the Nation for First Time in 40 Years
The Harlem Globetrotters and Gray Media announce the live broadcast of a Harlem Globetrotters game from their historic sports residency at American Dream in New Jersey on August 18, 2024. The event tips off at 7pm ET on local television stations owned by Gray, including Peachtree TV (WPCH) in Atlanta, and more than ninety other markets.
“Our history making residency continues to attract partners who want to help amplify the moment,” says Keith Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios. “It’s been over 40 years since audiences have seen the Globetrotters LIVE on TV, and we are thankful that Gray Media is helping us revitalize our brand for an entirely new generation.”
The broadcast will be produced by Gray’s Raycom Sports, a national leader in sports production and syndication with deep roots in college basketball, football, and pro sports. On-air talent for the broadcast will be announced soon.
“We’re fired up to work with the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters! Over the last 45 years, we’ve produced over 10,000 events, including college basketball, football, NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS games,” says Raycom Sports CEO Hunter Nickell. “Now, we’re honored to showcase the Globetrotters on Gray stations across the country.”
Raycom Sports currently syndicates ACC Football and Basketball games throughout the year on CW affiliates nationwide, and is the broadcast partner for the PWHL, a first-of-its-kind women’s hockey league that debuted in 2024.
Peachtree TV has served the Atlanta market since 1967, making it one of the longest running stations in the region. Peachtree Sports Network launched in October 2023 and focuses on live, local sports programming all year long.