Duke-Michigan basketball game moving to loanDepot Park over rights issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:46 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Duke-Michigan men's basketball game, set for December 21, is likely to be relocated from Madison Square Garden to loanDepot Park in Miami. This move aims to avoid complications stemming from the Big Ten's media-rights deal with Fox. Discussions are advanced but not finalized, with confirmations pending from both schools and the Marlins. Amazon Prime Video is involved in broadcasting the game, which would mark the first college basketball game at the venue.
- •Game scheduled for December 21 at Madison Square Garden.
- •Relocation aims to sidestep Big Ten media rights issues.
- •Discussions about hosting at loanDepot Park are ongoing.
- •Duke has a deal with Amazon for non-conference broadcasts.
- •First college basketball game expected at loanDepot Park.
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Duke-Michigan’s Move From MSG to MLB Park Nears Over a Rights Issue
"The crux of the move is due to media-rights complications.
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