Thanksgiving Basketball Feast | How to Stream Duke vs. Arkansas Live

Turkey, stuffing, and a blue-blood college basketball showdown, this Thanksgiving offers a feast for sports fans. The Duke Blue Devils and Arkansas Razorbacks are set to collide in the CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic, a primetime matchup that pits the nation’s top recruiting class against John Calipari’s reloaded squad. If you’re looking to cap off your holiday with high-stakes hoops, here is everything you need to know.

Don’t miss a moment of the action.

Stream the CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic on Thursday at 8PM ET with the Paramount+ Premium plan. Get started!

Matchup Preview

This isn't just a non-conference game; it's a litmus test for two programs with national title aspirations. Duke enters the "Post-Cooper Flagg" era not by rebuilding, but by reloading with historic talent, while Arkansas looks to prove that Year 2 under John Calipari will bring the consistency that was missing last season.

Duke Blue Devils

Duke (ACC) arrives in Chicago boasting the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class, headlined by the dynamic Boozer twins. Cameron Boozer, the projected top pick for the next level, has been a force in the paint early this season, while his brother Cayden Boozer runs the point with veteran poise. Head Coach Jon Scheyer has handed the keys to these freshmen, and so far, they look ready to carry the torch left by Cooper Flagg.

Key Player: Cameron Boozer (Forward)
X-Factor: The team's perimeter defense, which will be tested by Arkansas' quick guards.

Arkansas Razorbacks

After what was admittedly an uneven debut campaign for John Calipari in Fayetteville, the Hogs (SEC) have revamped the roster. Calipari dipped into the transfer portal but also secured his own elite freshmen in Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas. The Razorbacks are playing with a faster tempo this year, looking to run Duke off the floor.

Key Player: D.J. Wagner (Junior Guard) – The veteran presence needed to steady the ship against Duke’s youth.
Recent Form: Arkansas has looked dangerous in transition but is still ironing out chemistry issues in the half-court offense.

Head-to-Head History

The Razorbacks actually hold the edge historically, leading the all-time series 3-2. Arkansas took the last meeting in November 2023 with an 80-75 victory in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Duke will be hungry to even the score on a neutral court.

Where to Watch Duke vs. Arkansas

This marquee matchup is being broadcast by CBS Sports, which means cord-cutters can stream it directly through Paramount+ with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan (formerly Premium).

Here are the details you need to get set up before tip-off:

Game: Duke Blue Devils vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic)
Date: Thursday, November 27
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Streaming Platform: Paramount+

To watch the game live, you will need the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan. This plan includes your local live CBS station, allowing you to stream college basketball, the NFL, and more.

Go to Paramount+.
Select the "Paramount+ with SHOWTIME" plan (Live TV is not included in the 'Essential' plan).
Create your account and start watching instantly on your TV, phone, or tablet.