The men's game is scheduled for 20 February in Detroit during the 2026-27 season and will stream on Amazon Prime, with tipoff time still to be announced.
Duke enters after a 35-3 season and an Elite Eight loss to UConn, while Gonzaga went 31-4 before falling to Texas in the NCAA Tournament second round.
The matchup is set to be one of at least two major men's college games at the arena next season, alongside Michigan State versus Arkansas on Thanksgiving, before Detroit hosts the 2027 Final Four.
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