Report: Big Ten claims it owns rights to Duke vs. Michigan basketball game set to air on Amazon
The Big Ten claims ownership of broadcast rights to the upcoming Duke vs. Michigan basketball game scheduled to air on Amazon's Prime Video, challenging a new deal between Duke and Amazon. The dispute stems from a prior agreement between the Big Ten and ACC to alternate rights for neutral-site games between member schools. While ESPN and the ACC support Duke's arrangement with Amazon, the Big Ten, backed by Fox, maintains it holds the rights for the 2026-27 season matchup.
- ▪The Big Ten asserts it owns the broadcast rights to the Duke vs. Michigan basketball game set for Madison Square Garden in December 2026.
- ▪Amazon planned to stream the game as part of a landmark deal to televise three Duke games on Prime Video.
- ▪The rights dispute arises from a previous agreement between the Big Ten and ACC to alternate broadcast rights for neutral-site games in shared territories.
- ▪ESPN and the ACC support Duke's licensing of the game to Amazon, contrary to the Big Ten's claim.
- ▪Duke athletic director Nina King did not address the conflicting rights issue in the school's announcement of the Amazon partnership.
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