The greatest rivalry in college basketball is back for another edition as No. 7 Duke takes on North Carolina at the storied Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Though this year's games might lack the usual major implications, every time the Blue Devils and Tar Heels take the floor on opposite ends, there is plenty on the line for both squads.
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Duke has lived up to its preseason hype, starting the year 19-3 with wins over Michigan State and Kansas. North Carolina, meanwhile, has stumbled into one of its worst starts in program history, thanks to injuries, awful offensive play and a variety of inconsistencies.
Though a tourament bid might be out of reach for UNC, a win over Duke would wash away what's been a tumultuous few months for Roy Williams' team. Here's everything to know about how to watch Duke vs. UNC on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What time does Duke vs. UNC start?
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 8
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
Tipoff in the Dean Smith Center is set for 6 p.m. ET Saturday night at Chapel Hill. Duke last won at North Carolina in 2016.
Duke vs. UNC TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: WatchESPN app
The Duke vs. UNC game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, and can be streamed live via the WatchESPN app.
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How much are tickets?
It won't be easy finding a cheap ticket for UNC vs. Duke on Saturday. As of Friday night, the cheapest ticket on StubHub is over $100 while most of Vivid Seats' available tickets exceed $600. SeatGeek's lowest tickets are around $250 and TicketMaster's individual tickets are nearly sold out.
UNC vs. Duke all-time series
North Carolina leads the all-time series, 139-112. Over the last 100 head-to-head matchups, the Tar Heels and Blue Devils have split the matchups 50 to 50 while scoring 7,746 points apiece.
A whole lot of history
As of the start of the season, UNC sits third on the all-time wins list with 2,261 wins and Duke in fourth at 2,176 wins. Either Duke or UNC has won 17 of the last 23 ACC tournament championships.
Duke vs. UNC: Who has more national championships?
The blue-blood programs have been to 36 Final Fours and have won 11 national championships, with the most recent being the Tar Heels in 2017. North Carolina holds the slight edge with six national championships compared to Duke's five. The Blue Devils have won two since 2010, but UNC owns the most recent title from 2017.
- North Carolina: 1957, 1982, 1993, 2005, 2009, 2017
- Duke: 1991, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2015
UNC vs. Duke rivalry history
Below are the results of the last 10 meetings between Duke and North Carolina, including the postseason.
| Date | Score | Location | Leading scorer |
| March 9, 2019 | UNC, 79-70 | Dean Smith Center | RJ Barrett (Duke) - 26 points |
| Feb. 20, 2019 | UNC, 88-72 | Cameron Indoor Stadium | Luke Maye (UNC) - 30 points |
| March 9, 2018 | UNC, 74-69 | Brooklyn, N.Y. (ACC Tournament) | Gary Trent Jr. (Duke) - 20 points |
| March 3, 2018 | Duke, 74, 64 | Cameron Indoor Stadium | Marvin Bagley III (Duke) - 21 points |
| Feb. 8, 2018 | UNC, 82, 78 | Dean Smith Center | Joel Berry II (UNC) - 21 points |
| March 10, 2017 | Duke, 93-83 | Brooklyn, N.Y. (ACC Tournament) | Jayson Tatum (Duke) - 24 points |
| March 4, 2017 | UNC, 90-83 | Dean Smith Center | Luke Kennard (UNC) - 28 points |
| Feb. 9, 2017 | Duke, 86-78 | Cameron Indoor Stadium | Grayson Allen (Duke) - 25 points |
| March 5, 2016 | UNC, 76-72 | Cameron Indoor Stadium | Grayson Allen (Duke) - 29 points |
| Feb. 17, 2016 | Duke, 74-73 | Dean Smith Center | Brice Johnson (UNC) - 29 points |