Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball vs. Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball is airing on ESPN and streaming on several live‑TV platforms that carry ESPN in the U.S., including free‑trial options.

Where to watch Louisville vs. Duke (men’s basketball)

Main TV channel and basic details

  • TV channel: ESPN nationally.
  • Game type: Men’s college basketball regular‑season ACC matchup.
  • Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Tip‑off time: 7:00 p.m. ET on Monday, January 26, 2026.

So if you have a traditional cable or satellite package with ESPN, you can just tune in there at tip.

Streaming options (legal live streams)

You can watch the Louisville Cardinals vs. Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball game on multiple legit streaming services that include ESPN.

  • Fubo
    • Carries ESPN.
* Offers a free trial; one listing notes a promo such as a discount on the first month.

* Works on smart TVs, streaming sticks, mobile, and web browsers.
  • DIRECTV via internet (DIRECTV Stream–style service)
    • Includes ESPN in its channel lineup.
* Offers a free trial at around the higher‑priced live‑TV tier.
  • Sling TV (with Sports Extra / Orange plan)
    • A guide site specifically flags this matchup as available to livestream on Sling TV Sports Extras at 7:00 p.m.
* This is typically a lower‑cost option if you mainly want ESPN and a few sports channels.

If you already subscribe to one of these, just log in, search “Duke vs Louisville” or “Louisville at Duke,” and select the live broadcast.

Quick HTML table for options

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Service Has ESPN? Free trial? Notes
ESPN via cable/satellite Yes (standard sports tier) No Watch on your TV provider’s ESPN channel at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Fubo Yes Yes Live stream of ESPN; free trial and promos available for new users.
DIRECTV (internet TV) Yes Yes Includes ESPN in higher‑tier streaming bundles with free trial.
Sling TV (Sports Extras) Yes (with correct package) Varies Guide lists Louisville @ Duke at 7:00 p.m. as available to livestream today.

Quick “fan‑view” context

This matchup is a marquee ACC clash: Duke comes in as a top‑five team nationally, while Louisville is ranked but chasing them in the conference standings.

Recent coverage highlights freshman Cameron Boozer as a major storyline, with big scoring and rebounding nights fueling Duke’s run and a dominant home record at Cameron Indoor.

In forum threads and social chatter, people are treating this one as a “must‑see” ACC game, especially with Duke’s recent blowout win in their last meeting and the raucous Cameron atmosphere.

If you want the easiest path:

  1. Check whether you already get ESPN through cable/satellite.
  2. If not, start a free trial with Fubo or a similar service a bit before 7 p.m. ET, then search for “Louisville vs Duke” in their live guide.

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