Kentucky’s home exhibition game against Kentucky State on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET will air exclusively on SEC Network+ and ESPN+ and will not be available via traditional television.
Several Southeastern Conference games have been awarded to SECN+ and ESPN+ this season by the conference and its broadcast partners, including the Wildcats and Thorobreds.
SEC Network+ is complementary to SEC Network viewers and accessible with your TV provider credentials. SECN+ can be accessed via the ESPN app on smartphones, tablets, connected streaming devices or via espn.com/watch.
ESPN+ is a standalone streaming service that requires separate subscription credentials from your TV provider. It’s available to stream through the ESPN app so your favorite connected streaming devices and on ESPN.com. Fans sign up for ESPN+ for just $6.99 per month (or $69.99 per year) on ESPN.com, ESPNplus.com, or the ESPN app (mobile and connected devices). It’s also available as part of The Disney Bundle which gives subscribers access to Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu for $13.99/month (Hulu with ads) or $19.99/month (Hulu without ads).
Fans who do not have access to SEC Network+ and choose not to subscribe to ESPN+ are invited to listen to the UK Sports Network radio show for free on the UKAthletics app, on desktop at UKAthletics.com and on all affiliated radio networks, including WBUL 98.1 FM / 630 WLAP AM in Lexington.
Fans looking for advice for gaming on SECN+/ESPN+ can contact ESPN Customer Service:
Telephone: (888) 549-3776
Sign up for ESPN+: plus.espn.com
Support: support.espn.com/hc/en-us
Below are FAQs on how to watch the game through the two streaming services as well as contact information for fans looking for advice 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 TV channels, but they are available through 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 24-hour live television network. SEC Network+ is a complementary digital platform offering hundreds of additional digital 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 which offers exclusive digital events. It can be accessed with your TV provider credentials and is available through the ESPN app on smartphones, tablets, connected streaming devices or espn.com/watch.
ESPN+ is the industry’s leading sports streaming service bringing thousands of live sporting events to fans in the United States, original programming not available on linear TV or ESPN’s digital networks, and editorial content. exclusive from dozens of ESPN writers and reporters. Launched in April 2018, ESPN+ has grown to over 14.9 million subscribers. ESPN+ requires a standalone subscription separate from your TV provider credentials. It’s available to stream through the ESPN app on your favorite connected streaming devices and ESPN.com.
Fans sign up for ESPN+ for just $6.99 per month (or $69.99 per year) on ESPN.com, ESPNplus.com, or the ESPN app (mobile and connected devices). It’s also available as part of The Disney Bundle which gives subscribers access to Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu for $13.99/month (Hulu with ads) or $19.99/month (Hulu without ads).
Q: If a game airs simultaneously on SEC Network+ and ESPN+, where do I watch?
A: Both streams will be available in the ESPN app. Authenticated SEC Network Subscribers of AT&T TV, Cox, DIRECTV, DISH Network, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Optimum, Sling TV, Spectrum TV, Suddenlink, Verizon Fios, Xfinity TV, YouTube TV, Vidgo, NCTC Members, as well as those with access to the SEC Network via TV-connected devices can watch the game via SEC Network+. If you don’t have access to the SEC Network, you can access the games through an ESPN+ subscription.
Q: ESPN+ is a paid subscription. Do I have to pay separately to access SEC Network+?
A: No. SEC Network+ is complementary
Q: Will games on SEC Network+ and ESPN+ be different?
A: These games will have the same production value as games on all ESPN networks. For games simulcast on SEC Network+ and ESPN+, both streams will have the same on-air commentators and game coverage.
Q: Can I watch the network on my cell phone or similar device?
A: Yes, SEC Network is available on SECNetwork.com and on connected devices. It can be accessed with your TV credentials and can be viewed through the ESPN app on smartphones, tablets, connected streaming devices or espn.com/watch
through 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 through espn.com/watch.