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For me, watching the SEC Network is essential since it covers one of college sports’ most competitive conferences. The network delivers all the SEC action and content I could want. Fortunately, I’ve discovered that watching SEC Network doesn’t require a cable subscription.
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All three services carry SEC. Pick based on your budget:
Best Overall
185+ channels including SEC, all major sports networks, and local channels. 7-day free trial – watch tonight, cancel anytime. Best if you want one service that “just works”, without piecing together bundles.
From $79.99/mo after free trial
Lowest Price
Carries SEC from $45.99/mo – roughly half the price of Fubo. Add channel packs if you want more. The lowest-cost route for SEC, if you are happy with a smaller bundle.
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90+ channels including SEC – the closest thing to full cable without a contract. 5-day free trial, then from $59.99/mo.
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If you’re a college football fan, there is a good chance that you watch at least one Southeastern Conference (SEC) team in a given week. This is because Alabama, Auburn, and LSU are among the best teams in the country and are always in national title contention.
One of the easiest ways to keep up with your favorite SEC teams is to subscribe to the SEC Network. Let’s take a look at the easiest ways to obtain access to this channel without the need for a cable subscription.
The Southeast Conference is divided into two: East and West. They each have seven teams:
The conference includes many of the most popular schools in terms of sports, especially football games. So you will find many games featuring SEC action on other channels. Some of these, like ABC, are available for free via antenna. They are also featured on national channels like CBS Sports Network.
But the SEC Network itself is a pay-TV service and you must get it via a third-party provider. It is part of the ESPN NCAA channels, which also include ACC Network and Longhorn Network.
To get SEC Network without cable or satellite, you need a streaming service. Thankfully, most of the major ones offer it.
There is also a digital channel, SEC Network+, which features live and on-demand games and shows. A couple of streaming services offer it along with the TV channel SEC Network.
Signing up for a streaming service allows you to watch SEC Network without the need to pay for other cable channels that you don’t want or need.
There are five major service providers who offer the chance to watch this network even if you have chosen to cut the cord for good.
Fubo (formerly FuboTV) is known for its excellent sports coverage. Of its 130+ channels, a third are focused on sports for $79.99/month. But SEC Network does not come with its base plan.
There are multiple ways to stream SEC Network through Fubo. The cheapest is to order Fubo Extra for $7.99/mo. This adds 48 other channels including ESPNU, ACC Network, and Pac-12 Network. You will also get MLB Network, NBA TV, and NHL Network.
Fubo also comes with unlimited cloud DVR and the ability to watch on 10 devices at once. Get all the details in our Fubo review.
The SEC Network and SEC Network+ are both available for streaming when you sign up for the Sling Orange plan ($45.99/month) along with the Sports Extra add-on ($11/mo). This is a great deal for sports fans.
The base Orange plan comes with ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3 along with 30 other channels. Sports Extra adds 14 other channels including ACC Network, Pac-12 Network, ESPNU, as well as MLB Network, NBA TV, and NHL Network. The Longhorn Network is also included, which may be of special interest given that the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners are moving to the SEC in 2025. And if you’re also a fan of NCAA hockey, you should see our guide to the Men’s Division I Tournament in late March/early April.
Sling TV also comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR. Find out more in our Sling TV review. You can also check out our guide to March Madness coverage and schedule.
DIRECTV (formerly AT&T TV) is available on four separate service tiers ranging from $59.99/month to $129.99/month. You will need the Choice plan ($64.99/month) to get SEC Network along with ACC Network, Big Ten Network, and ESPNU. It also comes with NBA TV and MLB Network.
At this level, DIRECTV also provides the widest coverage of regional sports networks in the industry.
All plans come with unlimited cloud DVR (online orders only) and an unmatched unlimited simultaneous screens, which is great if you live in a large household. Find out more in our DIRECTV review.
The SEC Network and SEC Network+ are two of the more than 85 channels that you’ll get with Hulu + Live TV for $82.99/month. It also comes with ACC Network, ESPNU, and ESPN College Extra. You will also get all the local network affiliates in your area. And you get ESPN+ and Disney+.
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If you’re willing to pay an extra $8/mo, you can get ESPN+ (and Disney+) which will greatly increase your sports coverage.
Hulu + Live TV comes with unlimited cloud DVR (9 month storage) and the ability to stream on two simultaneously. See our Hulu + Live TV review for more information.
There is an SEC Network app that you can use to watch SEC football, other live games, studio shows, and other content that might appear on this channel. However, you will need to have access to the channel through a streaming service using TV Everywhere.
You can also download the ESPN app (formerly WatchESPN) to live stream SEC Network content whenever you want it. However, as with the SEC Network app, you will need to have access to both ESPN and SEC Network through your streaming service.
We discussed adding ESPN+ to your Hulu + Live TV account. You can also get the standalone version ($82.99/month), which will give you access to a lot of SEC games.
If you subscribe to YouTube TV, you will get the SEC Network as part of its 85+ channel lineup.
Most likely, whatever streaming device you own is supported by the services that we’ve highlighted above.
Samsung smart TVs are supported by all the services. Hulu, Sling, and Fubo support LG and Vizio smart TVs. The Hisense is supported by Fubo. All except for DIRECTV support Android TV-based systems.
The popular devices that plug into your TV’s HDMI port are universally supported: Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku. The same goes for mobile devices based on Android and iOS. And you can use them to cast to your TV with Chromecast.
Finally, Sling TV, Fubo, and Hulu support the Xbox One. Additionally, Hulu supports the PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. And you can use the Oculus with Sling TV.
And of course, you can watch via a web browser on most devices. There are other supported devices; see our stream services reviews for details.
I tested a bunch of streaming services, and Fubo easily came out on top for watching SEC Network. The channel lineup is awesome for sports fans, and everything runs smoothly – no freezing or buffering during the big moments. The DVR is super handy for catching up on games, and the interface is straightforward, so there’s no fumbling around. It works on just about any device, so I could switch from my TV to my phone without a hitch. While it’s not the cheapest out there, the mix of great features, reliability, and sports-focused options made it an easy pick for me.
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