Comcast to Distribute SEC Network to Xfinity TV Customers
July 18 2014 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
ESPN and Comcast Cable have reached an agreement for carriage of
the SEC Network, which will begin rolling out to fans and followers
of the Southeastern Conference across Comcast markets at the start
of the SEC college football season. Comcast subscribers will also
have authenticated access to additional live events scheduled for
the SEC Network’s and Comcast’s digital platforms – including the
Xfinity TV Go app and website, WatchESPN and SECNetwork.com – with
the ability to watch SEC Network live and on-demand content
anytime, anywhere on their television, computer, tablet or mobile
device. With the addition of Comcast, the SEC Network will be
available to 46 million households nationwide.
“We are extremely pleased to have reached this agreement with
ESPN to deliver the SEC Network to Xfinity TV customers on multiple
platforms,” said Matt Strauss, Senior Vice President and General
Manager, Video Services, Comcast Cable. “Whether in the home or on
the go, Xfinity TV customers will be able to watch their favorite
Southeastern Conference teams in more ways than ever before.”
Added Sean Breen, Disney and ESPN Media Networks senior vice
president, affiliate sales, “We are pleased to announce Comcast as
our latest distributor for the SEC Network, which continues to
attract great demand from consumers across the country and adds
significant value for our affiliates leading up to the national
network’s launch next month.”
The SEC Network and its accompanying digital offering will air
more than 1,000 live events in its first year, including at least
45 exclusive SEC football games, more than 100 men’s basketball
games, 60 women’s basketball games, 75 baseball games, 50 softball
games and events across all of the SEC’s 21 sports. The network
will be an all-access pass to nationally competitive events, news
and information, expert analysis, classic games and in-depth
features on the most storied conference in college athletics.
SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said, “With more than three
weeks still to go before launch, we are pleased to add Comcast, the
largest cable television distributor in the country, to the growing
list of providers that will bring the SEC Network to millions of
fans nationwide.”
“We’re thrilled to have Comcast on board as a distributor for
the launch of the SEC Network on August 14,” added Justin Connolly,
ESPN senior vice president, college networks. “Across the country,
Comcast’s Xfinity customers will have access to all of the great
content and coverage from the SEC Network. We continue to gain
momentum for a successful launch across a wide range of affiliated
providers.”
Xfinity TV customers can find the SEC Network on their channel
lineup upon its launch by visiting www.XfinityTV.com.
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About SEC Network
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year
agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform
network which will launch August 14, 2014. The new network and its
accompanying digital platform will air SEC content 24/7 including
more than 1,000 events in its first year. The network will televise
45 SEC football games, more than 100 men’s basketball games, 60
women’s basketball games, 75 baseball games, and events from across
the SEC’s 21 sports annually. Programming will also include
in-depth commentary and analysis in studio shows, daily news and
information original content such as SEC Storied, spring football
games, and more. Hundreds of additional live events from various
sports will be offered exclusively on the digital platform.
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