Duke-Michigan game in Miami called off; Blue Devils will instead face Texas Tech at MSG on Dec. 21
A scheduled matchup between Duke and Michigan has been canceled, leading to a new December clash between Duke and Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden.
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The brief
The 2026-27 basketball game between Duke and Michigan, originally planned for Miami, has been called off. Duke will now face Texas Tech on December 21 at MSG.
Coverage from USA Today and Yahoo Sports attributes the cancellation to a media rights dispute, noting the game was originally slated for Amazon. Other reports from ESPN, CBS Sports, and UM Hoops.com confirm the schedule change and the replacement of the Wolverines by Texas Tech.
Future developments depend on the resolution of the media rights issues and the upcoming December 21 game at Madison Square Garden.
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Quick answers
Why was the Duke-Michigan game canceled?
According to USA Today, the game was canceled amid a media rights dispute.
Who will Duke play instead and when?
Duke will face Texas Tech on December 21.
Where will the new game take place?
The game against Texas Tech will be held at MSG.
Coverage (5)
- Michigan won’t face Duke in 2026-27 UM Hoops.com · 2h ago
- Duke-Michigan basketball game canceled for 2026 amid media rights dispute USA Today · 2h ago
- December basketball game between Duke and Michigan originally slated for Amazon won't happen after all Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Sources: Duke-Michigan game off; Texas Tech replaces Wolverines ESPN · 2h ago
- Duke-Michigan game in Miami called off; Blue Devils will instead face Texas Tech at MSG on Dec. 21 CBS Sports · 2h ago
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