LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball has announced that an exhibition game will be played against Duke, ahead of the 2026-27 season.
KU will face Duke inside Allen Fieldhouse on Oct. 25 in what’s described as the Blue Blood Classic. When the game will tip off will be announced at a later date. Then, in Oct. 2027, KU will face Duke in an exhibition game on the road.
“Tickets for the KU-Duke contest are separate from the Kansas men’s basketball season-ticket package,” a KU release detailed. “Season ticket holders will have the ability to purchase their current seat locations for the Duke game starting today, July 29. Donors will have access to purchase additional single-game tickets by level starting on August 20. Public ticket sales will begin on August 26. For KU students, All Sports Combo purchasers will have the opportunity to redeem with more info to come in early September.”
The KU release added: “Fans can also purchase exclusive Blue Blood Classic merchandise by visiting Jayhawkoutfitters.com the official team store of Kansas Athletics.”
Kansas’ preseason exhibition slate also includes home games against Pittsburg State on Oct. 16 and Louisville on Oct. 21. So, the exhibition game against Duke concludes the team’s preseason competition schedule. Then, the Jayhawks will set out to achieve the Big 12 Conference and national success it’ll be expected to enjoy.
Kansas has the 247Sports No. 1 prospect in the class of 2026, Tyran Stokes. Stokes, a freshman guard, will be seen as a talent capable of being one of the top players in the nation this upcoming season. The Jayhawks also have a high-profile freshman class in general and some intriguing additions through the transfer portal.
