College field hockey is coming back with a bang. Two of the sport's best programs will go head-to-head Friday — Northwestern and Duke.
The defending champion Wildcats have returned strongly to the field, defeating Richmond and VCU handily in their first two matchups. Northwestern shut out both teams, with graduate transfer Grace Schulze, sophomore Laura Salamanca and Maja Ziovjnovic all playing key roles.
No. 5 Duke had a tougher debut, barely losing to No. 17 Liberty, 4-3. The Blue Devils recovered shortly after by defeating American 2-1, with sophomore Julia Boehringer and senior Alaina McVeigh each tallying a goal.
Who will snag a win in this top-ranked matchup?
Here's everything you need to know about Duke vs. Northwestern, including TV channel and streaming options for the college field hockey game.
How to watch Duke vs. Northwestern field hockey: Channel, TV schedule, live stream
- TV channel: ACC Network
- Live stream: Fubo
Duke vs. Northwestern field hockey will be broadcast live on ACC Network. Fans can also stream the action on Fubo.
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Duke vs. Northwestern field hockey start time
- Date: Friday, Sept. 5
- Time: 6 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. CT
The matchup between Duke and Northwestern will begin at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 5. The game will be played at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
Duke field hockey schedule 2025
Here's a look at the Blue Devils' next five matchups.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Sept. 5 | vs. Northwestern | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | vs. Maryland | 3 p.m. |
| Sept. 12 | at William & Mary | 4 p.m. |
| Sept. 19 | vs. Stanford | 5 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | vs. California | 1 p.m. |
Northwestern field hockey schedule 2025
Here's a look at the Wildcats' next five matchups.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Sept. 5 | at Duke | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | vs. Boston College | Noon |
| Sept. 12 | at Louisville | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | vs. Miami (OH) | 11 a.m. |
| Sept. 19 | at Delaware | 4 p.m. |