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Duke and Michigan cancel December basketball game amid rights disputes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:01 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Duke and Michigan cancel December basketball game amid rights disputes

Summary

The highly-anticipated college basketball game between Duke and Michigan has been canceled. Initially scheduled for December 21 at Madison Square Garden, the game faced a series of venue changes and legal disputes over broadcasting rights, particularly from the Big Ten and Fox Sports. After discussions failed to resolve the issues, Duke opted to instead face Texas Tech at MSG on the same date. This development concludes a bizarre saga that began when Amazon announced its deal to air several non-conference Duke games.

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By the Numbers

•Duke-Michigan game scheduled for December 21 is canceled.
•Duke will play Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden instead.
•The conflict involved rights issues raised by the Big Ten and Fox Sports.
•Disputes arose following an Amazon deal for Duke's non-conference games.
•The saga included venue changes from MSG to Florida's Marlins stadium.

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2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Duke-Michigan game canceled, ending bizarre rights saga

What they're saying

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The highly-anticipated college basketball matchup between the Duke Blue Devils and Michigan Wolverines has been the subject of a bizarre series of chess moves. But now both sides have agreed to resignation as the game has been canceled. According to ESPN college basketball reporter Jeff Borzello, the game is now off after what had been…
— Yahoo Sports

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