Michigan, Duke Set Nonconference Basketball Clash in Washington D.C.

Michigan and Duke men's basketball teams will meet for the first time since 2013 in a highly anticipated neutral site game dubbed the 'Duel in The District' on February 21, 2026, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Duke leads the all-time series 22-8 and has won 10 of the last 11 matchups, including their most recent 79-69 victory in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Both teams enter the 2025-26 season projected to be top 10 ranked, with Michigan coming off a Big Ten Tournament championship and a Sweet 16 appearance, and Duke boasting six returning players and the nation's top-ranked recruiting class. This matchup continues Duke's pattern of late-season non-conference games on neutral courts, following their dominant win over Illinois last season at Madison Square Garden. Details about game time, ticket sales, and television coverage will be announced later. The game is expected to be a marquee event for both programs as they prepare for their conference tournaments and NCAA tournament runs.