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Duke basketball schedules return game with Washington State for 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 1:32 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Duke basketball schedules return game with Washington State for 2027

Summary

Duke basketball has its first confirmed opponent for the 2027-28 season, as Washington State will return a game originally agreed upon in a contract related to the 2026 Palm Springs Series. The teams are set to meet for their first matchup on November 21, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. Details of the financial arrangements include a $180,000 guarantee to Washington State, payable by December 30, 2026, although the return game amount remains unspecified. Duke is also scheduled to face other notable teams during the 2026-27 season, including Michigan State, Illinois, Connecticut, and Gonzaga.

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•Duke will play Washington State on November 21, 2026.
•A return game is scheduled for 2027 but lacks a specific date.
•Washington State's athletic director signed the contract in May 2026.
•Duke faces several prominent teams in the 2026-27 season.

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A contract obtained by The Fayetteville Observer shows one of Duke basketball's 2026-27 opponents has already agreed to a return game in 2027.
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