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Michigan Basketball Announces Duke Matchup at Madison Square Garden for December 2026
The University of Michigan men's basketball team, fresh off its 2026 NCAA national championship victory, has scheduled a non-conference game against the Duke Blue Devils. The matchup is set for December 21, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of the Capital Showcase. Details on tickets, television, and game time remain unreleased.
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The University of Michigan men's basketball team announced a non-conference matchup against the Duke Blue Devils on December 21, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of the Capital Showcase. The announcement came on April 30, 2026, following the team's recent victory in the 2026 NCAA national championship.
Newsweek reported that this game marks the second consecutive season the teams will face each other.
In their previous encounter, the University of Michigan lost to Duke 68-63. The Wolverines' last win over the Blue Devils occurred on December 6, 2008, with an 81-73 victory in Ann Arbor. Since 1998, Michigan has secured only one win against Duke in their last 12 games.
The teams have played each other multiple times, including since 1998. Ticket information for the December 21, 2026, game has not been released. Television details and the game time also remain unavailable.
Newsweek reported that the matchup follows Michigan's championship season, highlighting the teams' history of competitive games. The event at Madison Square Garden adds a notable venue to their ongoing rivalry.
