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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (DECEMBER 5, 2025) — The Harlem Wizards are set to return to the Magic Dome at Williamsport Area High School in a fundraiser benefit game for the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation (WASDEF) on Thursday, Jan. 22.

The game will begin at 6:30 p.m., with doors set to open at 5:30.

From crazy slam-dunks to three-man alley-oops, the New Jersey-based organization promises a night of spontaneous humor and excitement in “basketball wizardry on the hardwood.”

The education foundation is coordinating all aspects of the event and is finalizing its “Millionaire Magicians” team comprised of teachers, principals, staff and students from across the district who will go up against the Wizards.

“This remains one of our most well-supported community events,” said WASDEF Executive Director Greg Hayes. “Attendance averages about 1,500 people, and with the backing of families and sponsors, last year’s event generated more than $19,000 to support our schools.”

The event made its initial appearance at the Magic Dome in 2014 and continued annually until 2018. Following a five-year hiatus, the Wizards have since returned annually since 2023. The event has collectively generated a gross revenue of more than $188,000 for the education foundation.

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. Tickets are $12 for students and $15 for adults. Children 3 and under are free and do not need a ticket.

This year’s ticket packages:

• Reserved tickets for both students and adults can be purchased for $20. Reserved ticketholders receive special reserved seating close to the court and a free team poster for kids and $5 souvenir voucher for adults.
  
  
• Courtside Plus tickets for both students and adults can be purchased for $50. These ticketholders receive courtside seating, a pregame meet-and-greet with players, a color team photo and a $10 souvenir gift certificate for adults.

“We’re making every attempt to bring back this event with as much impact as possible,” Hayes said. “We are very grateful for our sponsors who have stepped up to help make that happen.”

Other sponsors this year include: EQT, Northwest Bank, Bayada Home Health Center and Woodlands Bank; with the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Webb Weekly, Lamar Advertising and Backyard Broadcasting as media sponsors.

The WASD Education Foundation is the recognized nonprofit affiliate of the school district. The education foundation facilitates charitable giving and permanent legacies based on individual areas of interest in educational innovation, the arts, athletics and scholarships. For more information on the foundation, visit www.wasdeducationfoundation.org.

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