The Duke basketball 2026-27 preseason schedule is set. Duke announced a three-game preseason slate on July 29, headlined by a road exhibition at Kansas in the Blue Blood Classic on October 25. Here are all three preseason games, the marquee Kansas trip, and a look ahead to the regular season, which tips off November 5 against Coastal Carolina.
Duke Preseason 2026-27: Quick Facts
- Game 1: vs Belmont, Thu, Oct 8 (Cameron Indoor, scrimmage)
- Game 2: vs Tennessee, Tue, Oct 20 (Cameron Indoor, exhibition)
- Game 3: at Kansas, Sun, Oct 25 (Allen Fieldhouse, Blue Blood Classic)
- Regular-season opener: vs Coastal Carolina, Thu, Nov 5
Duke 2026-27 Preseason Schedule
Duke announced its three-game preseason schedule on July 29. Two games are at home inside Cameron Indoor Stadium, followed by the road exhibition at Kansas. Game times, TV, and ticket details for the home games will be announced later.
| Opponent | Date | Site | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | Thu, Oct 8 | Cameron Indoor Stadium (home) | Scrimmage |
| Tennessee | Tue, Oct 20 | Cameron Indoor Stadium (home) | Exhibition |
| Kansas | Sun, Oct 25 | Allen Fieldhouse (away) | Exhibition (Blue Blood Classic) |
Blue Blood Classic: Duke at Kansas (Oct 25)
The headline of the preseason is the Blue Blood Classic, an exhibition at Kansas on Sunday, October 25 inside Allen Fieldhouse. It is only the second time Duke has ever played at Allen Fieldhouse, and it doubles as Kansas Homecoming. For the full backstory, tickets, and series history, see our 2026 Blue Blood Classic guide.
Looking Ahead: Duke’s 2026-27 Regular Season
Once the exhibitions wrap, Duke opens the regular season on November 5 against Coastal Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium and dives into one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the country: neutral-site showdowns with Michigan State, UConn, Michigan, and Gonzaga, the ACC/SEC Challenge rematch with Florida, and Georgia at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic. For every game, the roster, TV, and a printable PDF, see our full 2026-27 Duke basketball schedule.
Preseason schedule via Duke Athletics. Source: goduke.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Duke’s 2026-27 preseason schedule?
Duke plays three preseason games: a scrimmage vs Belmont on October 8 and an exhibition vs Tennessee on October 20, both at Cameron Indoor Stadium, then an exhibition at Kansas on October 25 in the Blue Blood Classic.
When is Duke vs Kansas in 2026?
Duke plays at Kansas on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Allen Fieldhouse, a preseason exhibition billed as the Blue Blood Classic. It is only the second time Duke has ever played at Allen Fieldhouse.
When does Duke start the 2026-27 regular season?
Duke opens the regular season on Thursday, November 5, 2026 against Coastal Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium. See our full 2026-27 Duke basketball schedule for every game, roster, and TV detail.
Are Duke’s preseason games on TV?
Duke says game times, TV, and ticket details for the preseason home games against Belmont and Tennessee will be announced at a later date.
More 2026-27 Duke Basketball
- 2026-27 Duke Basketball Schedule: Dates, Roster, TV & Printable PDF
- 2026 Blue Blood Classic: Kansas vs Duke at Allen Fieldhouse
