Reigning men’s basketball conference tournament champions Duke (ACC) and Michigan (Big Ten) will square off in the Duel in The District on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., the Gazelle Group and Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced Tuesday.
Ticket information, television details and game time will be announced at a later date. Fans can sign up for email updates for early access to tickets before the public on-sale date.
The event marks the 31st all-time meeting between the Blue Devils and Wolverines, who first met in 1963. Duke leads the series, 22-8, having won 10 of the last 11 matchups, including a 79-69 victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Dec.