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How to watch and live stream the SEC Network without cable

Discover the best live streaming platforms for coverage of the SEC Network, including Fubo, Sling and more.

Editors' pick

Sling TV

You will need to add 'Sports Extra' to your Blue or Orange package.

DVR capabilities: 50 - 200 hrs

Simultaneous streams: 3

Free trial: No

Monthly from

$40 + $11

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ESPN's SEC Network has been hugely popular with college sports fans since launching around a decade ago.

With over 20 different sports broadcast live, from baseball to basketball, football to soccer and everything in between, it provides fans with the opportunity to see the next big names of sport at many of the nation's most prestigious universities.

While the SEC Network is a cable channel, it is possible to access it through various streaming services, so here's our rundown on everything you need to know to enjoy some of the best college sports on the planet.

Upcoming College Football Schedule on SEC Network

DateFixtureTime (ET)Broadcast
Sat, Sep 20UAB at Tennessee12:45 PMSECN
Sat, Sep 20NIU at Mississippi State4:15 PMSECN
Sat, Sep 20SLU at LSU7:45 PMSECN
Sat, Sep 20Sam Houston at Texas8:00 PMSECN+
Sat, Sep 27Utah State at Vanderbilt10:15 PMSECN
Sat, Sep 27Tennessee at Mississippi State4:15 PMSECN
Sat, Sept 27Kentucky at South Carolina7:45 PMSECN
Sat, Oct 4Kent at Oklahoma 4:00 PMSECN
Sat, Oct 11Washington State at Ole Miss12:45 PMSECN

What sport does the SEC Network offer?

The SEC Network is a channel entirely dedicated to the Southeastern Conference and the collegiate sports that are sanctioned by it.

The conference includes sixteen different universities across a wide range of states, with SEC members participating in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I, as well as the Football Bowl Subdivision for football.

The Southeastern Conference features nine men's sports and 12 women's, sanctioned by the NCAA, all of which are broadcast, although most of the coverage prioritises football, basketball and baseball.

Below you'll find the sports broadcast on the SEC Network throughout the year:

SportNo. of men's teamsNo. of women's teams
Baseball16-
Basketball1616
Cross country1416
Equestrian-4
Football16-
Golf1616
Gymnastics-9
Soccer-16
Softball-15
Swimming & diving1113
Tennis1516
Indoor track & field1516
Outdoor track & field1516
Volleyball-15

The best packages to watch the SEC Network in 2025

You'll find the SEC Network available across multiple streaming platforms to suit a variety of budgets. Among the very best of those currently are:

  • Sling Blue + Orange Promo Panel logo

    Sling TV

    One of the best value options, Sling comes with two package options, Orange and Blue. Both are priced at $40 per month, with the option to combine the two for $55 per month.

    Sling Orange will provide you with ESPN, but to get the SEC Network, as well as the other college sports specific channels ESPN operate such as the ESPN Network and Longhorn, you'll need to subscribe to the sports extra package for an additional $11 per month.

    This will give you the SEC Network, alongside a range of other sports channels and either Sling Orange or Sling Blue for a minimum of $51 per month.

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    Fubo

    Fubo is a slightly more all-encompassing package, with over 140 different channels in its Pro plan, including the SEC Network.

    The Pro plan is the most basic plan Fubo offers, priced at $74.99 per month. With this, you get all the main sports channels, including ESPN, NBC, CBS and the likes of ABC and more.

    There are also larger packages, with the Elite priced at $84.99 and the Ultimate from $99.99 per month, all of which provide almost any sporting event you can imagine.

    It is worth noting that the Longhorn Network isn't available on Fubo.

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    DirecTV Stream

    DirecTV Stream offer several different packages, ranging from $79.99 per month up to $159.99 per month. In order to receive the SEC Network you need to settle around the middle, with the Choice package at $98.99 per month.

    This will give you over 125 different channels, including regional sports networks as well as national channels such as ESPN, Fox Sports 1, the ACC Network, ESPN U, NBA TV and more.

    You will also receive the SEC Network with the Ultimate package ($109.99 per month), which has dozens more channels, including a number of additional sports options.

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  • The bottom line: The package you should go with for the SEC Network

    There are some good options available for sports fans who want to live stream the SEC Network. The cheapest option is to go with Sling, giving you a saving of around $14 per month compared to Fubo.

    However, you also need to factor in that Fubo does include a lot more channels, with many sports options missing from Sling. That comes in more expensive, significantly so over the course of a year, but it's worth looking into for fans of the NFL, NBA, Premier League and more.

  • SEC Network Streaming FAQs

    What regions can I watch the SEC Network in?

    The SEC Network is available to stream across the country and is believed to have more subscribers than any other dedicated sports network!

    It is not limited by region and everyone in the USA is able to watch it.

    What colleges feature in the Southeastern Conference on the SEC Network?

    All programming on the SEC Network is revolved around the sport happening in the Southeastern Conference. The conference consists of 16 institutions from across the country. These are:

    • University of Alabama
    • University of Arkansas
    • Auburn University
    • University of Florida
    • University of Georgia
    • University of Kentucky
    • Louisiana State University
    • University of Mississippi
    • Mississippi State University
    • University of Missouri
    • University of Oklahoma
    • University of South Carolina
    • University of Tennessee
    • University of Texas at Austin
    • Texas A&M University
    • Vanderbilt University

Frequently asked questions

The bowl season and the College Football Playoffs serve as the postseason for FBS college football teams. This postseason encompasses 47 games scheduled from Saturday, December 14, to Monday, January 20. Out of these, 43 are bowl games, with the remaining four being the College Football Playoff first-round games.

Teams gain bowl eligibility by securing at least six wins during the regular season, achieving a .500 record. The college football postseason has 43 bowl games, accommodating 84 teams in total. The top five college football regular season conference champions, along with the next seven highest-ranked teams, will secure positions in the CFP 12-team bracket. There are no restrictions on the number of teams from a single conference that can qualify, and there are no guaranteed spots for any specific conferences.

All 47 bowl (and College Football Playoff) games will be available to watch and stream live across a multitude of channels. Those shown on ABC, CBS and FOX can be watched for free. ESPN are screening the largest amount of games over the thrilling 38-day period. Streaming is available via the ESPN+ app. This is a standalone service from regular ESPN, so you don’t need to be an existing TV subscriber. You can download the app for PC, Apple, Android, Fire TV, Roku, Smart TV and many others. One month of ESPN+ is $10.99 (1 month (disney+/hulu) of ESPN+ is $14.99, 1 month (disney+/hulu no ads) of ESPN+ is $24.99), and 1 year costs $109.99.

Another great streaming service where you can view the college football postseason action is Fubo. Fubo packages start at $79.99 a month ($30 off your first month right now), and they offer all-inclusive free 7-day trials before you pay. Fubo’s massive streaming plans carry up to 200+ channels, and you can get even more depending on your location. For avid sports fans, Fubo is the ultimate choice as it provides access to the most popular sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL & MLS. Additionally, international soccer fans can enjoy some of the world’s most popular leagues, such as the Premier League and La Liga. Most Fubo plans allow you to stream on up to 10 devices simultaneously.