Florida to host Duke in college basketball's 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge

Florida basketball will host the Duke Blue Devils in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, set for Tuesday, December 1, at the O’Connell Center. The matchup marks the second consecutive year and the 18th overall, with Duke last year winning 67‑66 at Cameron Indoor. Both programs are expected to be among the nation’s top teams entering 2026‑27, with projections placing them near the top seeds in early bracket predictions for 2027. Florida has just one prior home win against Duke in this series, dating to 1934, and Duke hasn’t visited Gainesville since 1937. The event adds to a growing slate of high‑profile nonconference showdowns.