Duke football has released the kickoff times for six of its 2026 regular‑season contests, setting the stage for a campaign that builds on two consecutive nine‑win seasons under head coach Manny Diaz.
The opening battle arrives on September 5, when the Blue Devils host Tulane at 3:30 p.m. ET, a slot that will be carried on the ACC Network.
A week later, Duke travels to Illinois, where the game is slated for a 3:30 p.m. start on FS1, continuing the early‑season road swing.
On September 19 the team returns home to face Stanford, with a 4 p.m. kickoff scheduled on The CW, offering a mid‑week prime‑time slot.
The following weekend, September 26, Duke will host Williams and Mary at 3:30 p.m. on ACC Network Extra, adding another home test before the schedule intensifies.
Friday Night Primetime
Week 8 brings a Friday night showdown against Virginia at 7 p.m. on ESPN, marking the first of two primetime Friday contests.
The climax of the regular season arrives in Week 12, when Clemson visits Durham for a 7:30 p.m. ESPN broadcast, rounding out a slate that blends home and away fixtures across the country.
The schedule underscores Duke’s ambition to defend its recent success, with marquee matchups spread across ACC Network, The CW and ESPN’s Friday night lineup.