The SEC Network (SECN) is one of the most popular channels for collegiate sports fans. It airs several SEC (Southeastern Conference) regular-season and championship events, including football, men’s and women’s basketball, softball, and more.
The SEC Network is a cable channel, so you usually need a pay-TV service to watch it. However, in recent years, it has been offered in the live TV channel lineups of several streaming platforms.
Below is a look at all the current streaming services that offer the SEC Network:
1. YouTube TV
- Starting Price (per month): $82.99 (YouTube TV Base Plan)
- Availability: United States
- Channels: Over 130 live TV channels
- Device Support: Smart TVs, Android/Google TV devices, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast, gaming consoles (PlayStation and Xbox), Google Nest Hub, mobile devices (Android and iOS), and web browsers.
- Simultaneous Streams: Up to 3 on the standard plan and unlimited in-home streams with an add-on.
YouTube TV is one of the top streaming platforms that offers live TV packages. It carries the SEC Network, which is included in the Base Plan package.
The Base Plan also offers other channels, such as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ABC, and ACCN, where you can watch more sports, including collegiate events.
Additionally, you can get several add-ons, including the Sports Add-on and live sports passes, such as the NFL Sunday Ticket and WNBA League Pass.
Pros
- An extensive lineup of live channels, with a strong selection of sports events.
- High-quality streaming, with optional 4K content add-on.
- ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost.
- A multiview with up to four live channels simultaneously.
- Unlimited DVR for up to 9 months.
Cons
- One of the more expensive streaming services.
- Content blackouts due to regional sports restrictions and contract disputes.
- Scarce availability of 4K content and programming, even with the 4K add-on.
2. Hulu + Live TV
- Starting Price (per month): $88.98
- Availability: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. military bases.
- Channels: Over 95 live TV channels.
- Device Support: Web browsers, mobile devices (Apple and Android), Roku, Amazon Fire TV devices, Apple TV, Chromecast, Smart TVs, Android TV devices, gaming consoles (PlayStation and Xbox), Nintendo Switch, and select streaming boxes.
- Simultaneous Streams: Up to 2
Hulu + Live TV is another streaming platform that carries the SEC Network. It offers over 95 live TV channels, including the SEC Network and ESPN linear channels such as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ABC, and the ACC Network.
On top of that, Hulu + Live TV comes with ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. Additionally, you can get several add-ons, including the Sports Add-on, which includes more channels such as NFL Red Zone, Racer Network, and FanDuel Racing.
Pros
- An extensive collection of live TV channels.
- An extensive library of on-demand content.
- Comes with the Disney bundle, which includes ESPN+ and Disney+.
- Unlimited DVR.
Cons
- Expensive base plans with pricey add-ons.
- Limited simultaneous streams.
3. Sling TV
- Starting Price (per month): Freemium with premium plans starting at $45.99/month (A day pass plan for $1)
- Availability: United States only.
- Channels: Over 700 channels (over 600 channels are free via Sling FreeStream)
- Device Support: Web browsers, mobile devices (Android, Apple, and Amazon Fire tablets), smart TVs, Roku, Android/Google TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire, AirTV Mini, Amazon Echo Show, COX, Google Nest, TiVo Stream, and Xfinity.
- Simultaneous Streams: 1 (Sling Orange), up to 3 (Sling Blue), and up to 4 (Sling Orange + Blue).
If you are looking for an affordable streaming platform to watch the SEC Network, Sling TV is an excellent choice. To get the SEC Network, you will need to be subscribed to Sling Orange or Sling Orange + Blue, then purchase a Sports Extra add-on for $11.
Besides SECN, the add-on offers several other channels, including the AAC Network, ESPNU, MLB, NBA TV, NHL, and more.
Pros
- Affordable streaming plans.
- Decent lineup of live channels, with several live sports options.
- A free, ad-supported plan with several live channels.
- Flexible and customizable channel packages.
- 4K streaming at no extra charge.
Cons
- The free plan does not offer the SEC Network.
- Free Cloud DVR is limited to 50 hours.
4. Fubo TV
- Starting Price (per month): Freemium with premium plans starting $84.99 (Special plans available: Sports + News at $55.99/month and Latino at $14.99/month).
- Availability: Canada, Spain, and the United States.
- Channels: Over 300 channels
- Device Support: Web browsers, Chromecast, mobile devices (Apple and Android), Amazon Fire TV, Smart TVs, Android/Google TV devices, Apple TV, Roku, gaming consoles (Xbox One/S/X), and Xumo.
- Simultaneous Streams: Up to 3 (with an additional 10 streams while on the in-home network)
Fubo TV is another excellent option for watching the SEC Network without cable. The ESPN channel is available on all FuboTV plans except the Latino plan and the Fubo Free FAST service.
Besides SEC, Fubo also offers other linear ESPN channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN News, ESPN U, and ACC Network. Additionally, you can enjoy several dozen more sports channels, allowing you to watch tons of live professional and collegiate sports.
Pros
- A large channel lineup with extensive sports coverage.
- A free, ad-supported plan.
- Flexible and bundled subscription packages.
- Unlimited Cloud DVR.
Cons
- Expensive plans with additional costs like add-ons and regional sports fees.
- It lacks some popular channels, such as A&E and Warner Bros. Discovery.
5. DirecTV Stream
- Starting Price (per month): $84.99
- Availability: The United States
- Channels: Over 185 channels
- Device Support: Web browsers, mobile devices (Apple and Android), Smart TVs, Android/Google TV devices, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast, Roku, and gaming consoles (PlayStation and Xbox).
- Simultaneous Streams: Up to 3 (unlimited streams on the in-home network)
DirecTV Stream is another top streaming platform that offers the SEC Network. You can get the ESPN channel as part of the Choice or Ultimate package plans.
Besides the SEC Network, you can also enjoy several sports channels on the platform, including ESPN linear channels, Fox Sports, NBA TV, regional sports networks, and more. Additionally, all DirecTV Streams come with ESPN at no extra cost.
Pros
- A great lineup of live TV channels.
- A large selection of sports channels, including regional sports networks.
- Unlimited Cloud DVR.
- ESPN at no extra cost.
Cons
- Subscription plans are expensive.
- Plans are subject to more costs, including pricey add-ons and regional sports fees.
6. ESPN Unlimited
- Starting Price (per month): $29.99
- Availability: United States
- Channels: 12 ESPN linear channels
- Device Support: Web browsers, mobile devices (Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire Tablet), Smart TVs, Android TV, Apple Roku, and gaming consoles (Xbox One, PS4, and PS5).
- Simultaneous Streams: Up to 3.
You can also get the SEC Network with ESPN’s own streaming service, ESPN Unlimited. The platform offers all 12 linear ESPN channels, including SECN.
ESPN Unlimited also includes SEC Network Plus, a digital-only streaming service that offers Southeastern Conference live events not shown on the SECN live channel.
On top of that, you can also watch the SEC Network live channel on the ESPN app or website if you have a cable, satellite TV, or streaming service subscription for a provider that offers SECN. To watch the channel, visit the ESPN app or website and log in with your TV provider’s credentials.
Pros
- Access to all linear ESPN channels.
- Includes content from ESPN+ at no extra cost.
- Affordable subscription plans.
- A Multiview feature allowing you to stream up to four games simultaneously.
Cons
- Limited selection of on-demand content and live channels.
- No Cloud DVR.