Duke's journey to the Sweet 16 in the 2026 NCAA Tournament has been anything but straightforward. The top-seeded Blue Devils narrowly escaped a first-round upset against No.
16 Siena, overcoming a double-digit deficit to secure the win. Their resilience shone through once more in the second round, where they maintained a slim halftime lead over No.
9 TCU before breaking away in the final stretch.
Next up, Duke faces a formidable St. John's team fresh off a nail-biting 67-65 victory over Kansas. Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins each put up 18 points for the Red Storm, but it was Dylan Darling's buzzer-beating layup that sealed the deal and sent shockwaves through the tournament.
As fans eagerly anticipate whether the Blue Devils or the Red Storm will advance to the Elite Eight, here's what you need to know about the upcoming clash.
Matchup Details:
- Teams: No. 1 Duke vs.
No. 5 St.
John's
- Date: Friday, March 27
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
How to Watch:
Catch Duke's Sweet 16 showdown live on CBS. For those who prefer streaming, Fubo and Paramount+ offer live coverage. Fubo even provides a free trial for new subscribers, allowing fans to dive into the action without commitment.
Sweet 16 Schedule:
- Thursday, March 26: No.
2 Purdue vs. No.
11 Texas at 7:10 p.m. (CBS, Fubo, Paramount+)
- No. 4 Nebraska vs.
No. 9 Iowa at 7:30 p.m.
(TBS, truTV, DIRECTV)
- No.
1 Arizona vs. No.
4 Arkansas at 9:45 p.m. (CBS, Fubo, Paramount+)
- No. 2 Houston vs.
No. 3 Illinois at 10:05 p.m.
(TBS, truTV, DIRECTV)
- Friday, March 27: No.
1 Duke vs. No.
5 St. John's at 7:10 p.m.
(CBS, Fubo, Paramount+)
- No.
1 Michigan vs. No.
4 Alabama at 7:35 p.m. (TBS, truTV, DIRECTV)
- No. 2 UConn vs.
No. 3 Michigan State at 9:45 p.m.
(CBS, Fubo, Paramount+)
- No.
2 Iowa State vs. No.
6 Tennessee at 10:10 p.m. (TBS, truTV, DIRECTV)
Tournament Venues:
The tournament's excitement spans various iconic venues, from the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, to the grand finale at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. This year's East Regional action unfolds in Washington, D.C., setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying round of games.
With the stakes higher than ever, both Duke and St. John's are poised to deliver a performance for the ages. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this matchup is one you won't want to miss.