The world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet, will bring their one-of-a-kind family show back to the SSE Hydro on April 25.

The tour will come to the venue and tickets will go onsale 9am, Friday, October 10, priced £16.80 - £31.90 and will be available from www.thessehydro.com or 0844 395 4000.

The Globetrotters will face a great challenge, as the infamous Washington Generals are more determined than ever to match the franchise's historic last victory over the Globetrotters nearly a half century ago.

It has been five years since the Globetrotters and Generals have faced off, as the Generals have been searching far and wide for the best players to retool their roster and have been preparing for one thing: victory over the Globetrotters.

The tour tips-off in London on April 15, 2015, and is scheduled to make stops in Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool, Nottingham, Newcastle and Glasgow before wrapping up in Sheffield on April 26, 2015.

With a star-studded roster featuring Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard, Firefly Fisher and Moose Weekes plus female stars TNT Maddox, T-Time Brawner and Sweet J Ekworomadu -  the Globetrotters' amazing show is unrivalled in the world of family entertainment.

With incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequalled fan interaction, this must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family.

After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans.

The Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 89th consecutive year in 2015, continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry, and unique family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages.