Kentucky Football vs. EKU Airs Exclusively on SECN+ and ESPN+
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky’s home game against EKU on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. ET will be streamed exclusively on SEC Network+ and ESPN+ and will not be available via traditional television.
Several Southeastern Conference games have been assigned to SECN+ and ESPN+ this season by the conference and its broadcast partners, including the UK-EKU game.
The game will be the second in the Wildcats’ three-game home stand to start the 2023 season, with UK having started the year 1-0. Tickets for the contest are available and can be purchased at UKFootballTix.com.
SEC Network+ is complementary to SEC Network viewers and accessible with their TV provider credentials. SECN+ can be accessed through the ESPN App on smartphones, tablets, connected streaming devices or via espn.com/watch.
ESPN+ is a standalone streaming service that requires a subscription separate from your TV provider credentials. It is available to stream through the ESPN App so your favorite connected streaming devices and on ESPN.com.
Fans can get an ESPN+ subscription for $9.99 per month, or save over 15% with an ESPN+ Annual Plan at $99.99 per year. Fans can also bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $12.99 per month. Learn more at disneyplus.com/priceinfo.
ESPN+ is currently $9.99/mo. or $99.99/yr. Cancel anytime. Subject to terms. The price of ESPN+ and select Disney Bundle plans will increase starting on 10/12/23. Learn more at espnplus.com/priceinfo.
Fans who do not have access to SEC Network+ or ESPN+ are invited to listen to the UK Sports Network radio broadcast for free on the UK Athletics App, on a computer at UKAthletics.com on all radio network affiliates including WBUL 98.1 FM / 630 WLAP AM in Lexington.
Fans seeking guidance for games on SECN+/ESPN+ may contact ESPN Customer Care
- Telephone: (888) 549.3776
- Sign Up for ESPN+: plus.espn.com
- Support: support.espn.com/hc/en-us
UK Athletics is aware Disney’s existing agreement with Charter Communications / Spectrum Cable, which includes all of the ESPN linear networks including SEC Network & ABC owned television stations, expired Aug. 31. The dispute will impact spectrum cable subscribers who in the past have been able to stream SEC Network+ games.
UK Athletics shares Kentucky fans’ frustration with the dispute’s impact on their ability to watch games.
ESPN networks are available on other major TV and streaming providers like DIREC TV, Dish, Sling, Hulu, YouTube TV andfuboTV. Visit https://keepmynetworks.com/ for more information.
The following is an FAQ on how to watch the game via both streaming services as well as contact information for those fans seeking guidance on how to watch.
Q: If a game is on ESPN+ or SEC Network+, can I watch it on TV?
A: SEC Network+ and ESPN+ are not television channels, but they are available via the ESPN App on your TV through connected streaming services and devices.
Q: What is the difference between SEC Network and SEC Network+.
A: SEC Network is a live 24-hour television network. SEC Network+ is a complementary digital platform providing hundreds of additional digital only events to fans through the ESPN App on connected devices. SEC Network+ is not a television channel.
Q: What is the difference between SEC Network+ and ESPN+?
A: SEC Network+ is complementary to SEC Network offering exclusive digital events. It is accessible with your TV provider credentials and is available via the ESPN APP on smartphones, tablets, connected streaming devices or espn.com/watch.
ESPN+ is the industry-leading sports streaming service that offers fans in the U.S. thousands of live sports events, original programming not available on ESPN’s linear TV or digital networks and exclusive editorial content from dozens of ESPN writers and reporters. Launched in April 2018, ESPN+ has grown to more than 14.9 million subscribers. ESPN+ requires a standalone subscription separate from your TV provider credentials. It is available to stream through the ESPN App on your favorite connected streaming devices and ESPN.com.
You can get an ESPN+ subscription for $9.99 per month, or save over 15% with an ESPN+ Annual Plan at $99.99 per year. You can also bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $12.99 per month. Learn more at disneyplus.com/priceinfo.
ESPN+ is currently $9.99/mo. or $99.99/yr. Cancel anytime. Subject to terms. The price of ESPN+ and select Disney Bundle plans will increase starting on 10/12/23. Learn more at espnplus.com/priceinfo.
Q: If a game is airing on both SEC Network+ and ESPN+ simultaneously, where do I watch?
A: Both streams will be available in the ESPN App. SEC Network authenticated subscribers of DIREC TV, Dish, Sling, Hulu, YouTube TV andfuboTV. and those with access to SEC Network through TV connected devices, can watch the game via SEC Network+. If you do not have access to SEC Network, you can access games via a subscription to ESPN+.
Q: ESPN+ is a paid subscription. Do I have to pay separately to access SEC Network+?
A: No. SEC Network+ is complementary
Q: Will the games on SEC Network+ and ESPN+ look any different?
A: These games will have the same production value as games across all ESPN networks. For games airing simultaneously on SEC Network+ and ESPN+, both feeds will have the same on-air commentators and game coverage.
Q: Am I able to watch the network on my mobile phone or similar device?
A: Yes, SEC Network is available on SECNetwork.com and on connected devices. It is accessible with your TV credentials and can be accessed through the ESPN App on smartphones, tablets, connected streaming devices or espn.com/watch via participating providers.
Q: Can I pay to subscribe to SEC Network or SEC Network+ online, Pay-Per-View or via ESPN3 if I can’t get it on TV?
A: No. However, with a cable or satellite subscription you can access the network using your TV credentials through the ESPN App on smartphones, tablets, connected streaming devices or via espn.com/watch.
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