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Summit League Network (SLN) is the conference’s paid streaming home, powered by Midco Sports Plus. You don’t need Midco cable or internet to subscribe. You can access SLN with a Midco Sports Plus 1 or All In streaming pass and watch on the website or through a supported app.
The conference says SLN carries more than 600 live events annually, plus replays, highlights, and on-demand programming. Regular-season coverage spans basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, and softball, alongside select conference championships.
That said, SLN doesn’t replace national or local TV coverage. Under the conference’s current media agreement, CBS Sports Network carries nationally selected basketball games. In this guide, we break down SLN pricing, supported devices, coverage details, and where to watch games that aren’t on the service.
How to watch Summit League Network
Summit League Network is available through Midco Sports Plus, with the Midco Sports Plus 1 plan serving as the lowest-priced option. Midco Sports Plus All In also includes Summit League coverage if you want CCHA TV and the rest of Midco Sports Plus’s available content.
Here’s how to sign up for Midco Sports Plus and start watching Summit League Network:
- Visit the Midco Sports Plus plans page.
- Choose Midco Sports Plus 1 or All In and create an account.
- Select monthly or annual billing and complete your purchase.
- Sign in on the Midco Sports Plus website or app and find your event in the schedule.
How much does Summit League Network cost?
Summit League Network costs $15 per month or $79 per year through Midco Sports Plus 1. The broader All In plan includes SLN, CCHA TV, and the rest of Midco Sports Plus’s available content.
Paying monthly for Midco Sports Plus 1 for a full year would cost $180, so the $79 annual option would save you $101. The annual plan becomes the cheaper choice once you’d otherwise subscribe for six months, while monthly access makes more sense if you’re following only part of the season.
Summit League Network plans and pricing
| Plan | Monthly price | Annual price | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midco Sports Plus 1 | $15.00/mo. | $79.00/yr. | Summit League and NSIC fans |
| Midco Sports Plus All In | $19.00/mo.* | $99.00/yr.* | Summit League fans who also want CCHA TV |
Prices are subject to change and exclude applicable taxes and fees. Midco shows the final amount at checkout.
*All In’s monthly and annual rates are promotional offers that expire March 31, 2027.
What can you watch on Summit League Network?
SLN covers a broad mix of conference sports throughout the year. Its schedule goes well beyond basketball, giving fans one place to follow several Summit League programs and championship events.
- Regular-season games: Basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, and softball make up much of the live schedule, including conference and nonconference home contests.
- Conference championships: SLN also carries selected championship events across those sports, plus cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, and swimming and diving when the events aren’t selected for national distribution.
- Replays and highlights: The service isn’t limited to live events. Subscribers also get replays, highlights, and other on-demand programming, with Midco saying game-day replays are generally posted within 30 minutes after an event ends.
If college hoops is your main focus, our college basketball viewing guide breaks down the broader national TV landscape beyond Summit League Network.
What isn’t included with Summit League Network?
A Summit League Network subscription isn’t an all-access pass to every game involving a conference school. Some matchups move elsewhere because of national TV selections or media rights controlled by another school or event.
Nationally selected games
CBS Sports Network carries some men’s and women’s regular-season basketball games. It’s also home to select tournament semifinals and both conference championship games under the Summit League’s current TV agreement.
Midco Sports assignments work a little differently. Some Summit League Basketball Championship rounds air on the linear Midco Sports channel and Midco Sports Plus, so a “Midco Sports” listing doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll lose streaming access. You’ll want to check the event details to confirm where the game is available.
Road and neutral-site games
Nonconference road and neutral-site games may follow the media rights of the host school, conference, or event organizer. That can send a Summit League team to a completely different network or streaming service, so use the outlet listed on the official schedule rather than assuming the game will be on SLN.
If your matchup lands on national TV, our CBS Sports Network guide explains where to get the channel through cable, satellite, and live TV streaming providers.
Summit League Network devices and replays
According to Midco’s streaming support page, Midco Sports Plus is compatible with desktop browsers, iPhone and iPad, and Android phones and tablets. It also supports Android TV and Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. Subscribers can use Chromecast or AirPlay and stream on up to three devices at once.
Your Midco Sports Plus login works across all supported devices, so you don’t need a separate SLN account. Beyond live viewing, Midco says replays are posted within 30 minutes after an event ends, though media rights can still affect availability.
Is Summit League Network worth it?
SLN offers the most value if you follow a Summit League school beyond its nationally televised games. Its regular-season schedule, conference championship coverage, and replays fill gaps that a standard live TV package just won’t cover.
The monthly plan makes sense if you’re following one sport or only part of a sport’s season. If you’ll subscribe for six months or longer, the $79 annual plan costs less than paying $15 each month.
Some games may air on CBS Sports Network or another outlet outside SLN. For those matchups, you’re better off getting access to the specific service carrying the game rather than subscribing to SLN.
Summit League Network FAQ
Does SLN have a TV channel number?
No. Summit League Network is a streaming service delivered through Midco Sports Plus, so it doesn't have a traditional channel number. Midco Sports and CBS Sports Network are separate linear TV channels.
Can I watch Summit League Network for free?
Midco Sports Plus doesn't currently advertise a standard free trial for Summit League Network. The regular Midco Sports Plus 1 rates are $15 per month or $79 per year, though limited-time promotions can change.
Is SLN the same as Midco Sports Plus?
Not exactly. Midco Sports Plus is the broader streaming platform, while SLN is the Summit League programming available through it. Summit League Network is included with Midco Sports Plus 1 and the higher-tier All In plan.
Can I watch SLN outside the United States?
Yes. Summit League Network is available internationally, though app access differs in some countries. For instance, viewers in 28 European countries must use a web browser to watch live events and replays instead of the Midco Sports Plus apps.
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