The CBS Thanksgiving Classic brings No.4 Duke and No.22 Arkansas to the neutral site of United Center in Chicago, to each face their toughest test of the season so far. At 7-0, the Blue Devils and their potential No.1 pick Cameron Boozer are flying, but they've had a soft schedule. The Razorbacks, meanwhile, are on a four-game winning streak, having lost their only encounter with ranked opponents.
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The Duke vs Arkansas game takes place on Thursday, November 27.
► Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. GMT (Fri.) / 12 p.m. AEDT (Fri.)
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Arkansas coach John Calipari hasn't been shy about saying that the main thing holding his team back at this stage of the college football campaign is... the team itself. Or at least the idea of a team. According to coach Calipari, the Razorbacks' own standout freshmen, Meleek Thomas and Darius Acuff, are still learning that they don't need to do everything themselves.
Thomas, who's notched at least 13 points in every game, leads the team in scoring, followed by Acuff, who was largely rested for the 115-61 blowout of Jackson State. It was in the inaugural CBS Thanksgiving Classic 12 months ago that Arkansas suffered a 90-77 beatdown at the hands of Illinois, before going on to reach the Sweet 16 round of March Madness 2025. It may be that they end up learning the value of team over individual the hard way again.
Duke's comfortable 78-66 win over No.24 Kansas in last week's Champions Classic saw Boozer rack up 18 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. The Jayhawks, however, weren't at full strength, which makes Thursday's clash an opportunity to make a statement. In the aftermath of the hullabaloo over potential new recruit Cameron Williams, the Blue Devils will be keen to bring everyone's attention back to the present.
Here's how to watch Duke vs Arkansas live streams from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Duke vs Arkansas from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the game on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Duke vs Arkansas live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in Canada but want to tune in as usual, you'd select a United States server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to your streaming platform of choice and watch Duke vs Arkansas live online from wherever you are.
How to watch Duke vs Arkansas live streams in the U.S.
College basketball fans based in the U.S. can watch Duke vs Arkansas on CBS and Paramount Plus.
With games being shown on more than 30 different channels and streaming services this season, the most cost-efficient way to tune in is via one of the best cable TV alternatives.
Fubo carries CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX. It also offers CBS Sports Network, along with every other channel you need for college basketball, bar Peacock and ESPN Select.
Fubo starts at $84.99/month. SEC Network and ACC Network aren't included as standard in all regions, in which case you'll need to pay $7.99/month extra for the Fubo Extra addon, which also grants access to ESPNU.
CBS simulcasts its sports coverage on Paramount Plus, which starts at $7.99/month or $59.99/year after a 7-day FREE trial.
There are two further cable alternatives worth considering. YouTube TV is great for watching sports and offers features like multiview and key plays. Unfortunately, it doesn't offer the SEC Network, which is a dealbreaker for a lot of college basketball fans.
There's also Hulu + Live TV, which carries all the channels you need and gives you an ESPN Select subscription. However, at $90/month it's pricey.
Can I watch Duke vs Arkansas in Canada?
TSN Plus and Sportsnet Plus show multiple college basketball games each week, but the Duke vs Arkansas game doesn't appear to be one of them.
If you're in Canada from the U.S., you can watch Duke vs Arkansas with the aid of a VPN, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch Duke vs Arkansas in the U.K.?
In the U.K., college basketball is exclusive to DAZN, but Duke vs Arkansas hasn't been selected for broadcast.
DAZN is showing up to 20 games per week — across men’s and women’s college basketball — during the regular season, as well as 63 March Madness games across both tournaments, including every game from the Elite Eight onwards.
DAZN is home to NCAA football and the entirety of the College Football Playoff too.
Best of all, all of DAZN's NCAA coverage is free-to-air for a limited time. All you need is an account. A DAZN subscription usually costs £24.99 per month or £180 per year.
If you're abroad for work or on vacation but still want to watch the game, don't forget to try out NordVPN, as explained above.
Can I watch Duke vs Arkansas in Australia?
Unfortunately, Duke vs Arkansas appears to have slipped through the cracks in Australia, where select college basketball games are shown on ESPN via Foxtel, Kayo Sports and Disney Plus.
If you're an American Down Under for work or on vacation you can catch the game as usual by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
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