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ESPN unconcerned by SEC Network’s limited distribution – for now
Original Publication Date: May 28, 2014 10:51AM
Publication Updated: January 8, 2025 11:05PM
DESTIN, Fla. – The head of the SEC Network says ESPN is unconcerned about the new network’s limited cable and satellite distribution deals with 2 1/2 months to go before its launch.
ESPN has reached deals with satellite TV company Dish Network along with cable providers AT&T U-verse, Google Fiber and NRTC to carry the SEC Network.
Major distributors such as Time Warner Cable, Comcast and DirecTV are not yet onboard.
Justin Connolly, ESPN senior vice-president for college networks programming, says he is not worried about where the SEC Network stands with distributors.
Connolly said Wednesday during the SEC spring meetings: “If you look back, not just with conference networks but networks as a whole, often times distribution holes are filled toward the end.”
The SEC Network launches Aug. 14.
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