Duke basketball has a trio of nonconference games against top-tier programs next season. Each of the games will only be available on an exclusive platform.
The Blue Devils announced a multi-year partnership with Amazon Prime on Thursday, April 30, giving the platform exclusive access to multiple Duke basketball games each season. Duke’s games agains Michigan, UConn and Gonzaga will air exclusively on the streaming platform in 2026-27.
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“It’s exciting to bring this relationship with Duke University to life, and we’re looking forward to presenting this premium college basketball showcase to fans around the world next season and beyond,” Amazon Prime Head of Sports Partnerships Charlie Neiman said in Duke’s announcement. “Duke basketball games transcend the schedule, and the creation of this all-new offering gives fans more of what we all want, marquee matchups featuring the most successful programs in the nation.”
Duke faces UConn, who it faced in the Elite Eight last season, on Wednesday, Nov. 25 in Las Vegas. It then takes on Michigan on Monday, Dec. 21, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and Gonzaga on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
“In addition to our outstanding partnership with ESPN, we are excited to work with Prime Video on this groundbreaking initiative,” Duke athletic director Nina King said in the announcement. “As Prime Video’s first college sports partner, this collaboration not only expands the global reach of Duke Men’s Basketball, but also creates meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes in a way that reflects innovation and excellence.”
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Duke will also participate in multiple ESPN-owned, neutral-site events in 2027-28 and 2028-29 in exchange of its partnership with Amazon Prime, according to the news release. ESPN is the primary TV partner of the ACC.
ESPN reported the deal will also generate name, image and likeness opportunities for Duke players, who will be able to promote the games on the platform. The deal also shows a new aggressiveness with streaming platforms in gaining exclusive college sports access.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Duke basketball schedule: Amazon Prime gets exclusive Blue Devils games
