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If a team schedule points you to SEC Network+ (SECN+), don’t waste time hunting for a second SEC channel. SECN+ is SEC Network’s digital-only companion, carrying additional conference events that don’t fit on the linear channel. Eligible viewers can unlock it with a qualifying TV provider login or ESPN Unlimited, with some live TV services also surfacing SECN+ events directly in their own interfaces.
There’s plenty of SEC programming to go around. In 2025, the SEC was college football’s most-watched conference for a fourth consecutive season, but football is only part of the equation. SECN+ gives additional basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, and other conference events a digital home alongside select football games.
Below, we explain how to watch SEC Network+, what kind of access you need, and how ESPN’s current streaming plans fit into the picture. Just remember that SECN+ doesn’t carry every SEC sporting event. Nationally distributed games and events controlled by another conference, opponent, or media partner can appear elsewhere.
How can I watch SEC Network+?
| Access path | What you need | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| TV provider | Qualifying package with SEC Network access | ESPN app or ESPN.com; select providers also offer SECN+ directly in their own apps |
| ESPN Unlimited | Active ESPN Unlimited subscription | ESPN app or ESPN.com |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability are subject to change.
Fubo and Hulu + Live TV offer SECN+ directly within their streaming services, depending on your chosen plan. YouTube TV also integrates the full ESPN Unlimited catalog for subscribers with an eligible plan that includes ESPN.
If you’re watching through ESPN, open the Watch section of the app or website and search for your event or browse the SECN+ hub. TV subscribers can sign in with their provider credentials when required, while direct ESPN Unlimited subscribers use the MyDisney account connected to their subscription.
What sports are on SEC Network+?
SECN+ carries additional conference-controlled events from throughout the SEC sports calendar. Baseball and softball account for a large portion of its spring schedule, while soccer and volleyball supply plenty of streams during the fall. You may also find gymnastics, swimming and diving, track and field, tennis, and other SEC sports.
Select college football and college basketball games can appear on SECN+ when they aren’t assigned to a national or linear conference network. Coverage may also include press conferences, coaches’ shows, alternate presentations, and select conference championship events.
But an SEC school’s participation doesn’t automatically put an event on SECN+. Nationally distributed games may air on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, or SEC Network, while nonconference road and neutral-site events can follow another rights holder’s media agreement.
Schedules also change by sport and season. Check the current SECN+ schedule instead of assuming a specific matchup will be included.
SEC Network+ vs. SEC Network
SEC Network and SECN+ cover the same conference, but they serve different viewing needs. SEC Network is the SEC’s traditional 24/7 TV channel, with live games, studio shows, news, and original programming. SECN+ is its digital companion, giving additional conference events a place to stream when they aren’t scheduled for the linear channel.
Think of SEC Network as the conference’s main TV stage and SECN+ as another set of digital viewing windows. The plus sign means more SEC coverage, not every event and not a premium version of SEC Network. Access also works differently depending on your TV provider or ESPN subscription.
| Key detail | SEC Network+ | SEC Network |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Digital-only companion platform | 24/7 linear TV channel |
| Where to watch | ESPN platforms or select TV provider apps | TV provider lineups or ESPN platforms |
| Channel number | None | Varies by provider and location |
| Access | Qualifying TV service or ESPN Unlimited | Qualifying TV service or ESPN Unlimited |
| Programming | Additional live SEC events | Live sports, studio shows, news, and original programming |
Which ESPN plans include SEC Network+?
ESPN’s current streaming structure has two subscription plans: ESPN Unlimited and ESPN Select. ESPN+ content is available within both plans, but ESPN+ shouldn’t be treated as a third access route that automatically unlocks SECN+.
According to ESPN’s current plan comparison, only ESPN Unlimited includes the full ESPN network lineup and overflow services such as SECN+ and ACC Network Extra.
| ESPN plan | SECN+ access | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN Unlimited | Yes | SECN+, SEC Network, ESPN"s linear networks, and ESPN+ content |
| ESPN Select | No | ESPN+ content only |
Some individual SEC broadcasts can appear under the SECN+ and ESPN+ banners. Viewers can open the version covered by their subscription, but that event-level simulcast doesn’t turn ESPN Select into a general SECN+ pass.
If you want the full SECN+ hub without a participating TV provider, ESPN Unlimited is the plan you need.
What devices support SEC Network+?
If you’re watching SECN+ through ESPN, you can stream through supported web browsers or current versions of the ESPN app. Here’s a look at the main devices and platforms ESPN supports:
- Phones and tablets
- Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Android TV devices
- Supported smart TVs
- PlayStation and Xbox consoles
- Select cable provider streaming boxes
ESPN also supports casting and AirPlay from compatible mobile devices. Check ESPN’s current supported-device list if you have an older device or aren’t sure whether your TV platform carries the latest app.
Device support can differ when you watch SECN+ directly through a participating provider such as Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV, so check that service’s current device compatibility when needed.
SEC Network+ FAQ
Is SEC Network+ free?
SECN+ doesn't charge a separate standalone fee. But you still need authenticated SEC Network access through a participating TV provider or an ESPN Unlimited subscription.
Does SEC Network+ have a channel number?
No, SECN+ is digital-only and doesn't appear as a separate cable or satellite channel. You can watch through ESPN platforms, while some participating TV providers also surface SECN+ directly in their own apps.
Can I watch SEC Network+ without cable?
Yes, ESPN Unlimited provides direct access to SECN+ without a cable or satellite subscription. Eligible plans from Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV can also provide SECN+ access.
Is SEC Network+ included with ESPN Select?
No, ESPN Select includes ESPN+ content but doesn't unlock the full SECN+ feed. Some individual SEC games may also appear through ESPN+ content, but that event-level overlap doesn't provide general SECN+ access.
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