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ACC Reveals 2025-26 Basketball Schedule: Key Matchups Ahead

9/11/2025

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UNC Basketball Schedule

The ACC has finalized the 2025-26 basketball schedule, featuring North Carolina's complete game lineup, including key matchups against Duke and Syracuse.
UNC will open its season against Florida State on December 30 or 31, playing its first ACC games in California and Texas.
Notably, UNC will not face Boston College this season.
Virginia's schedule includes nine home games and lacks a matchup against Clemson.
The ACC Tournament is scheduled for March 10-14, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

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Miami Basketball Transition

The University of Miami's men's basketball team will not play Duke in the 2025-26 ACC season due to a scheduling change.
Jai Lucas, appointed head coach on March 10, 2025, replaces Jim Larranaga.
Miami's first ACC game under Lucas is against Pittsburgh on December 30 or 31.
The team includes seven 2025 recruits and six transfers.
The season ends with a home game against Louisville on March 7, followed by the ACC Tournament from March 10-14 in Charlotte, N.C.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1956, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) began with seven schools, including North Carolina and Duke. The rivalry between these two has become a hallmark of college sports, significantly impacting fan engagement and recruitment. As of 2023, the ACC has expanded to 14 members and is adapting its scheduling and coaching strategies to maintain competitive balance, reflecting its ongoing evolution.

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UNC Basketball Schedule

The ACC has finalized the 2025-26 basketball schedule, featuring North Carolina's complete game lineup, including key matchups against Duke and Syracuse.
UNC will open its season against Florida State on December 30 or 31, playing its first ACC games in California and Texas.
Notably, UNC will not face Boston College this season.
Virginia's schedule includes nine home games and lacks a matchup against Clemson.
The ACC Tournament is scheduled for March 10-14, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

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