Football's Season Opener Moved to Thursday

A graphic announcing Duke football's season opener against Elon will be played Thursday, August 28 instead of Sunday, August 30 as the two dates on a calendar are circled.

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Football's Season Opener Moved to Thursday

4/8/2025 2:02:00 PM | Football

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DURHAM, N.C. – Duke football's season opening game against Elon, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 30, has been shifted up two days and is now set for Thursday, August 28 at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.

Kickoff time and television designation will be announced at a later date.

Duke's five other home games are Illinois (Sept. 6), NC State (Sept. 20), Georgia Tech (Oct. 18), Virginia (Nov. 15) and Wake Forest (Nov. 29). Season tickets for the 2025 campaign are now available by calling 919-681-2583 or visiting www.GoDuke.com/Footballtix.

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