The 2024 season is poised to be one of change in college football, and that is especially the case in the SEC. After 32 years as a two-division league—and 12 as a 14-team league—Texas and Oklahoma are set to join the fold.
Thus, the SEC Network—a power player in the sports TV landscape celebrating its 10th anniversary Wednesday—is poised to take on an elevated degree of importance. More schools in the league equals more inventory; more inventory equals more marquee matchups; more marquee matchups equal a greater paralysis of choice for you, the viewer.
Fortunately, we are here to help you out. With a slate of unprecedented conference matchups looming in '24—Georgia-Texas on Oct. 19! Alabama-Oklahoma on Nov. 23!—here's a guide to accessing and appreciating the SEC Network.
What is the SEC Network?
The SEC Network is, as the name implies, a television station devoted to all things SEC. Conceived as a response to the Big Ten and Pac-12's respective network launches, the network came online on Aug. 14, 2014—debuting with its flagship studio show, SEC Now.
The station's live coverage runs the gamut of SEC sports—from football to gymnastics to baseball to tennis to everything in between. Other shows included SEC Now, the documentary series SEC Storied (which predates the network), and the regional College GameDay pastiche SEC Nation.
How to Find the SEC Network on TV
Here are five major carriers of the SEC Network, and where the network can be found on those carriers.
Generally (though not always), the SEC Network will be located proximate to other sports channels numerically speaking. If problems finding the channel persist, contact your TV provider.
Live Streaming Options for the SEC Network
A table of SEC Network streaming options follows, along with where to access and subscribe to them and a note on each.
Watching SEC Network on Mobile Devices
The SEC Network can be streamed on the ESPN app, which you may download via Google Play and the App Store. This article breaks down select ESPN mobile viewing functionalities.
Key 2024 College Football Games on SEC Network
Here's a brief guide to one SEC Network game to keep an eye on for each week of the season. Note that much of the '24 schedule remains to be announced from a timing standpoint.
This article was originally published on www.si.com as What Channel is SEC Network? How to Watch, Live Stream 2024 College Football Games.
