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Duke Basketball Set for Future Battle in NFL Stadium

The 2027-28 Duke basketball squad will meet Arizona for a November bout in Las Vegas.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer versus Arizona
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Duke basketball lost to Arizona, 78-73, in Cameron Indoor Stadium last November. And the 2024-25 Blue Devils will head to McKale Memorial Center in Tucson to face the Wildcats in the second and final year of the storied programs' home-and-home series on Nov. 22.

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But according to a report from CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein on Saturday afternoon, Duke and Arizona are now slated to square off yet again in a few years.

Per Rothstein, the Hall of Fame has organized a meeting between the 2027-28 Blue Devils and Wildcats in Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 17, 2027. It will be part of a doubleheader that also features a meeting between Indiana and blueblood Kansas.

The Arizona basketball social media team also confirmed the matchup on Saturday, although the Wildcats' post does not specify the date of the contest in 2027.

Allegiant Stadium, a domed multi-purpose venue and the home of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders on tap to host the 2028 Final Four, seats 65,000 — expandable to a capacity of 71,835, almost eight times the size of Cameron Indoor Stadium. Las Vegas has never hosted a Final Four.

Rothstein noted that an official announcement should arrive on Sunday.

Arizona boasts a 6-4 record in its all-time series against Duke. The Wildcats have won three straight against the Blue Devils ever since Duke defeated Arizona in the 2001 national championship game.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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