Where to watch Duke basketball Countdown to Craziness: Time, TV schedule, channel, live stream for 2026 event originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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College basketball is almost back, which means the Duke Blue Devils are getting ready for another dominant season. Get into the spirit with the program's Countdown to Craziness event taking place this weekend.
As one of the nation's elite 'blue blood' programs, the expectations are always high for Duke basketball. Both the men's and women's teams are expected to be dominant this year, with the Blue Devils already ranking No. 2 and No. 3 in early national polls.
Duke will return four of its top six scorers from last year's team, including Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer and Patrick Ngongba II. Transfers John Blackwell and Drew Scharnowski will also help anchor the roster, alongside a top-ranked incoming freshman class.
Don't miss out on the festivities.
Here's everything you need to know about Duke basketball Countdown to Craziness, including TV channel and streaming options for the preseason event.
Where to watch Duke basketball Countdown to Craziness
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ACCNX via the ESPN app
Duke's Countdown to Craziness will not air on traditional broadcast television. Instead, viewers can stream the action live on ACCNX via the ESPN app.
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Duke basketball Countdown to Craziness start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 3
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Countdown to Craziness begins inside Cameron Indoor at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 3.
The women's basketball team will take the floor for a scrimmage first. Then, at 8 p.m. ET, the men's team will compete in a Blue-White scrimmage and dunk contest.
Duke men's basketball schedule 2026
Here's a look at how the men will start the 2026-27 season.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2 | vs. Army West Point | TBD |
| Nov. 5 | vs. Coastal Carolina | TBD |
| Nov. 10 | vs. Michigan State | TBD |
| Nov. 13 | vs. SIUE | TBD |
| Nov. 17 | vs. Illinois | TBD |
Duke women's basketball schedule 2025
Here's a look at the Duke women's basketball schedule to begin the new season.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3 | vs. Green Bay | TBD |
| Nov. 8 | vs. North Texas | TBD |
| Nov. 12 | at Norfolk State | TBD |
| Nov. 15 | vs Marshall | TBD |
| Nov. 19 | vs. Fordham | TBD |