Florida men’s basketball matchup against Duke has been set.

The Gators’ road matchup against the Blue Devils will tipoff at 7:30 p.m. and will air on ESPN on Dec. 2. This will be UF’s first visit to Duke since 1998.

The game is a part of the SEC/ACC Challenge. Last year, the SEC went 14-2 in the challenge with the Gators defeating Viginia 87-69. Duke topped Auburn 84-78 in the Blue Devils' SEC/ACC matchup last season.

The announcement comes after Florida held its first official practice on Monday, Sept. 24.

UF will open its season against Arizona in Las Vegas on Nov. 3. That tipoff time has yet to be announced. Meanwhile, Duke will open the 2025-26 campaign with a game vs. Texas on Nov. 4 at 8:45 p.m. from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

The rest of the SEC/ACC men’s challe

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