The Duke basketball program is gearing up for a true chase for the program’s sixth national title in 2026-27. This incoming roster is arguably the best that head coach Jon Scheyer has had since taking over. Duke will once again face one of the most difficult non-conference schedules of any team in college basketball, featuring two of last season’s Final Four teams.
However, the Blue Devils will also play some heavyweight opponents before the regular season kicks off.
Duke Basketball Releases Preseason Schedule
According to a release, the Blue Devils will play three preseason games before the season gets underway.
Duke 2026-27 preseason games:
Oct. 8: vs. Belmont (scrimmage)
Oct. 20: vs. Tennessee (exhibition)
Oct. 25: at Kansas (exhibition)
This will be the second season in a row that Duke faces Rick Barnes’ Volunteers in an exhibition matchup. Last year, the Blue Devils took down Tennessee 83-76 on the road.
Scheyer and Co. built an elite non-con slate for the 2026-27 Blue Devils as they look for a national title following two stunning collapses in the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back seasons. Duke will kick off the campaign with three exhibition contests.
