Baseball
Duke Baseball Unveils Exciting 2025 Schedule, Poised for Continued Success
2024-11-12
The Duke Blue Devils baseball team has announced their highly anticipated 2025 schedule, showcasing a slate of 39 home games and matchups against eight teams that competed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. This announcement comes on the heels of the program's second ACC Tournament Championship, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with in the collegiate baseball landscape.
Unlocking the Potential of Duke's 2025 Baseball Season
Powering Through the Home Stretch
The Blue Devils will kick off the 2025 season with a strong home-field advantage, hosting 17 of their first 18 games at the newly renovated Jack Coombs Field. This stretch includes a series against Big 12 foe Cincinnati, followed by matchups against UNCW, Cornell, and Campbell. As the early portion of the season unfolds, Duke will welcome Liberty, Northwestern, and North Carolina A&T to their home turf, setting the stage for a dynamic start to the campaign.Navigating the Conference Landscape
Duke's conference play will begin with the introduction of a new ACC opponent, as they host the California Golden Bears for a three-game series. This will be followed by a double midweek clash with George Mason, before the Blue Devils embark on their first road trip of the season, traveling to the West Coast to face the second new addition to the ACC, Stanford.Marquee Matchups and Regional Rematches
As the season progresses, Duke will face off against several formidable opponents, including a home game against 2024 Norman Regional participant UConn, a road series against 2024 Charlottesville Regional host and Omaha participant Virginia, and a pair of in-state showdowns with East Carolina and 2024 Omaha participant NC State.Closing Out the Season with a Flourish
The Blue Devils will conclude their regular-season schedule with a mix of home and away games, including a series against the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill, a midweek doubleheader against William & Mary and Campbell, and a road trip to face the Miami Hurricanes. The final stretch will see Duke hosting a lengthy 11-game homestand, featuring matchups against Appalachian State, Pittsburgh, Gardner-Webb, Virginia Tech, Radford, and Queens, before a road trip to Clemson and Liberty, and a season-ending series against Georgia Tech at Jack Coombs Field.Hosting the ACC Tournament
The 2025 ACC Tournament will be held in Durham, N.C., with the Durham Bulls Athletic Park serving as the host venue for the conference championship. The tournament is scheduled to take place from May 20 to May 25, providing Duke with the opportunity to showcase their talents on their home turf.As Duke University celebrates its Centennial in 2024, the Blue Devils' baseball program is poised to continue its legacy of excellence and make a lasting impact on the collegiate baseball landscape. With a challenging yet exciting schedule, a talented roster, and the support of their dedicated fans, the Duke Blue Devils are primed for another successful season in 2025.