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A blockbuster exhibition matchup will take place in Durham this week as No. 2 Duke hosts No. 8 Tennessee.
Though it's early days, Duke is already shaping up to be a championship-level team. The Blue Devils started out on a positive note, routing Belmont 102-62 at home last week, but Tennessee will be the squad's first real test. Jon Scheyer's side is undeniably dominant, but can they live up to the hype?
No. 8 Tennessee started out their 2026-27 campaign with an unexpected exhibition loss to Xavier, 86-70. Head coach Rick Barnes is not concerned about the defeat though, welcoming the challenge ahead of regular season play. The Vols will be without some talent against Duke, as Tyler Lundblade and Jalen Washington are both expected to sit out.
Who will score an exhibition win?
Here's everything you need to know about Duke vs. Tennessee basketball, including TV channel and streaming options for the men's exhibition game.
Where to watch Duke vs. Tennessee basketball: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ACC Network
- Live stream:Fubo
Duke vs. Tennessee will be broadcast nationally on ACC Network. Cord-cutters and those without cable can also stream the action live on Fubo, which offers a free trial for all new users.
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Duke vs. Tennessee start time
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Duke and Tennessee will go head-to-head on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. ET from Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC,
Duke basketball schedule
Here's a look at the Blue Devils' upcoming schedule.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 20 | vs. Tennessee* | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at Kansas* | 1 p.m. |
| Nov. 2 | vs. Army | 6:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 5 | vs. Coastal Carolina | 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 10 | vs. Michigan State | 7 p.m. |
*Exhibition Game
Tennessee basketball schedule
Here's a look at the Vols' upcoming schedule.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 20 | at Duke* | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 3 | vs. Wofford | 6 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | vs. Radford | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 13 | vs. Tennessee State | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 17 | vs. Michigan State | 9 p.m. |
*Exhibition Game