A Big-Name Team Is Coming To Cameron This Fall

TL;DR

Duke and Illinois are set to begin a home-and-home basketball series this fall, with Illinois visiting Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 17, 2026. Duke will play at Illinois on December 4, 2027.

Key points

Duke and Illinois will start a home-and-home basketball series.
Illinois will visit Duke on November 17, 2026.
Duke will play at Illinois on December 4, 2027.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Head coach Jon Scheyer of the Duke Blue Devils talks with Cayden Boozer #2 in the first half against the UConn Huskies during the Elite Eight round game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images

Well here’s some fun news: Duke and Illinois will crank up a home-and-home series, starting in November.

Illinois will come to Cameron first, on November 17th. That’s pretty early for a big game, but big games are fun. Crank it up!

Duke will return the favor next year, going to Champaign on December 4th, 2027.

We really appreciate Jon Scheyer for putting together tough schedules.

This should be really fun with Brad Underwood’s recent focus on building around European talents. That’s going to force Duke to really respond defensively.

We’ll have more later.

Q&A

When is the Duke vs Illinois basketball game scheduled?

The Duke vs Illinois basketball game is scheduled for November 17, 2026.

What are the dates for the Duke and Illinois home-and-home series?

Duke will host Illinois on November 17, 2026, and then visit Illinois on December 4, 2027.

Where will the Duke vs Illinois game take place?

The first game will take place at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.