Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball Schedule 2026-27, Dates, Start-Times, Channels, Locations, Where to watch, Streaming
The Duke Blue Devils are preparing for the 2026-27 men's college basketball season with a schedule featuring major nonconference matchups and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) competition.
Duke is scheduled to open its season against Army West Point on Monday, November 2, 2026. The early schedule includes games against Michigan State, Illinois, Washington State, UConn and Florida.
The Blue Devils will also face several ACC opponents in January, including California, Syracuse, Pitt, Stanford, Boston College and Wake Forest. These matchups will be important as Duke looks to build momentum throughout the conference season.
Here is the Duke basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season, including game dates, start times, TV channels and streaming information.
2026-27 Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball TV Schedule, Tip-off Times
All times are Eastern. Home games are marked as home matchups, while road and neutral-site games are identified where provided. TBA means the start time has not yet been announced.
November 2026
Monday, November 2: Army West Point, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU
Thursday, November 5: Coastal Carolina, 8 p.m., ACC Network
Tuesday, November 10: Michigan State, 7 p.m., ESPN, Chicago
Friday, November 13: SIU Edwardsville, 8 p.m., The CW
Tuesday, November 17: Illinois, 7 p.m., ESPN
Saturday, November 21: at Washington State, 11 p.m., ESPN2, Palm Desert, California
Wednesday, November 25: at UConn, 7 p.m., Prime Video, Las Vegas
December 2026
Tuesday, December 1: at Florida, 9:30 p.m., ESPN
Friday, December 4: Harvard, 7 p.m., ESPN2
Tuesday, December 8: Georgia, 9 p.m., ESPN, New York
Tuesday, December 15: Campbell, 7 p.m., ACC Network
Thursday, December 17: Grambling State, 8 p.m., ACC Network
Monday, December 21: at Texas Tech, 7 p.m., Prime Video, New York
Wednesday, December 30: at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m., ESPN
January 2027
Saturday, January 2: California, 2:15 p.m., The CW
Tuesday, January 5: at Syracuse, 7 p.m., ESPN or ESPN2
Saturday, January 9: Pitt, 2 p.m., CBS
Wednesday, January 13: Stanford, 9 p.m., ACC Network
Saturday, January 16: at Boston College, 7 p.m., ACC Network
Wednesday, January 20: at Wake Forest, time TBA, ACC Network
How to Watch Duke Basketball in 2026-27
Fans can watch Duke basketball through several television networks and streaming platforms during the 2026-27 season.
ESPN: Selected nonconference and ACC games.
ESPN2: Selected matchups, including the road game against Washington State.
ESPNU: Coverage of the season opener against Army West Point.
ACC Network (ACCN): Selected conference and nonconference games.
The CW: Scheduled coverage of games against SIU Edwardsville and California.
CBS: Scheduled coverage of the home game against Pitt.
Prime Video: Scheduled coverage of the games against UConn and Texas Tech.
Check the relevant network listings and the official Duke athletics website for broadcast updates and streaming availability.
Key Games on Duke's 2026-27 Basketball Schedule
Season Opener Against Army West Point
Duke will begin its 2026-27 campaign against Army West Point on Monday, November 2. The game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU.
Early Tests Against Michigan State and Illinois
The Blue Devils will host Michigan State on November 10 before facing Illinois on November 17. Both games are scheduled for ESPN and will provide Duke with early tests against notable nonconference opponents.
Neutral-Site Matchups Against Washington State and UConn
Duke is scheduled to face Washington State on November 21 in Palm Desert, California, before meeting UConn on November 25 in Las Vegas. The Washington State game is listed on ESPN2, while Prime Video is scheduled to carry the UConn matchup.
Road Game Against Florida
The Blue Devils will travel to face Florida on Tuesday, December 1. The game is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
January ACC Matchups
Duke's January schedule includes games against California, Syracuse, Pitt, Stanford, Boston College and Wake Forest.
The Blue Devils will host California on January 2 and Pitt on January 9. They will also travel to Syracuse, Boston College and Wake Forest while hosting Stanford on January 13.
These conference games will be important as Duke works toward its ACC goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Duke basketball start in 2026-27?
Duke is scheduled to open its season against Army West Point on Monday, November 2, 2026.
What time is Duke's season opener?
The game against Army West Point is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU.
When does Duke play Michigan State?
Duke is scheduled to host Michigan State on Tuesday, November 10, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
When does Duke play UConn?
Duke is scheduled to face UConn on Wednesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. ET in Las Vegas. The game is listed on Prime Video.
When does Duke play Pitt?
The Blue Devils are scheduled to host Pitt on Saturday, January 9, 2027, at 2 p.m. ET on CBS.
How can I watch Duke basketball in 2026-27?
Selected games are scheduled for ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ACC Network, The CW, CBS and Prime Video. Check individual listings for the latest broadcast details.
Follow the Duke Blue Devils throughout the 2026-27 season for schedule updates, game results and ACC basketball coverage.
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