Overview
- Duke and Amazon announced Thursday a multiyear pact for Prime Video to exclusively stream three neutral‑site Duke men’s basketball games per season starting in 2026–27.
- The first slate lists UConn in Las Vegas on Nov. 25, Michigan at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 21, and Gonzaga in Detroit on Feb. 20, with Prime Video producing the broadcasts.
- Duke says the package includes extensive name, image and likeness opportunities for its players and a broader retail tie‑in, and it agreed to play in select ESPN‑run neutral‑site events in 2027–28 and 2028–29 to secure scheduling flexibility.
- Following Friday’s reports, the Big Ten and rights partner Fox told the ACC and ESPN they claim broadcast rights to the Duke–Michigan game in New York under a shared‑territory rotation, leaving that matchup in dispute while the rest of the package stands.
- CBS Sports reported that Duke’s opponents are expected to receive more than $500,000 to participate, a payout that could entice other blue‑chip programs if the rights clash is resolved.