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How To Watch SEC Network Live Without Cable 2024

By Staff• Edited by Lisa Holden • Updated Dec 07, 2023

The SEC Network is the best place to watch college sports that have been sanctioned by the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Viewers can binge content 24/7—including men’s and women’s basketball, football, baseball, and Championship events from the SEC’s 21 annual sports.

For fans who love live sports, more than 1,400 live events are available annually on the SEC Network and its streaming-only channel, SEC Network+. And while the SEC Network is available to stream on its official website and the ESPN App, cord-cutters can be glad to know that the SEC Network can also be streamed on Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV.

Read on to discover the five streaming platforms that allow you to watch the SEC Network live without cable.

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5 streaming platforms where you can watch the SEC Network live

1. Watch SEC Network on Sling TV

The SEC Network is included in Sling TV’s Orange Sports Extra package, together with 30 other channels. All Sling TV subscribers can access up to 50 hours of Cloud DVR, though only one user can stream at a time.

Sling TV plans & prices

Sling Orange

$10 off your first month

$40 / month
30+ channels
ESPN
Stream on one device
40+ channels
Local channels in select cities
News and entertainment
Stream on three screens
General cable replacement
45+ channels
Stream on three screens

Sling TV device support

  • Smart TVs - Android TV, Samsung Smart TVs (select models), LG TV (select models),
  • TV streaming media players - Apple TV (4th generation and up), AirTV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV,
  • Smartphones and tablets - iOS 11 and up, iPad, Android 4.4 and up, Amazon Fire tablets,
  • Game consoles - Xbox (select models)
  • Desktops and laptops - Streaming on Chrome is recommended for Windows and Mac

2. Watch SEC Network on Fubo

The SEC Network is available for streaming on Fubo with more than 150 channels that feature live sports and entertainment.

If you live in the following US states, you can stream the SEC Network with the Fubo base plan:

  • Texas
  • Tennessee
  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Kentucky
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Arkansas
  • Louisiana
  • Georgia
  • South Carolina

Outside of these states, you’ll need to get an add-on package (either Fubo Extra or Sports Plus) to enjoy access to the SEC Network.

All subscribers can record the SEC Network to their 1,000 hours Cloud DVR or upgrade to a Cloud DVR. A maximum of three subscribers can stream simultaneously and subscribers can add up to five streams for $10 a month.

Fubo plans & prices

1000 hours of cloud DVR
Stream on ten screens
180+ channels
Stream on ten screens
1000 hours of cloud DVR
250+ channels
HD and 4K video quality
Stream on ten screens
250+ channels
HD and 4K video quality
1000 hours of cloud DVR
Showtime included

Fubo device support

  • Smart TVs - Android TV, Google TV, Apple TV (4th generation and up), LG TV, Vizio SmartCast TV, Samsung Smart TV,
  • TV streaming media players - Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast (2nd generation and up), Chromecast Ultra, Roku,
  • Smartphones and tablets - Android, iPhone, iPad,
  • Game consoles - Xbox One
  • Desktops and laptops - All major Mac and PC browsers (i.e. the latest versions of Chrome, Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari)
  • Apps - Fubo app

3. Watch SEC Network on Hulu + Live TV

The SEC Network is available with the Hulu + Live TV package, along with 70 other channels. Each subscriber can record the SEC Network to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, and two users can stream simultaneously.

Hulu + Live TV plans & prices

Stream on two screens
Big movies
Hit TV shows
On demand content
Stream on two screens
Big movies
Hit TV shows
On demand content
No ads

Hulu Live TV only

$75.99 / month
90+ live channels
Stream on two screens
Stream on two screens
ESPN+ and Disney+ included
On demand content
90+ live channels
Stream on two screens
ESPN+ and Disney+ included
On demand content
90+ live channels
Stream on two screens
ESPN+ and Disney+ included
On demand content
90+ live channels

Hulu + Live TV device support

  • Smart TVs - LG TV (select models), Samsung TV (select models), Android TV (select models),
  • TV streaming media players - Android TV (select models), Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV (4th generation and up), Roku (select models), Google Chromecast,
  • Smartphones and tablets - Amazon Fire Tablets, iOS, iPad, Android,
  • Game consoles - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch,
  • Desktops and laptops - Most Mac and PC browsers
  • Apps - the latest version of the Hulu app

4. Watch SEC Network on DirecTV Stream

The SEC Network is part of DirecTV Stream’s Choice package. Subscribers can also access 75+ other channels, including ESPN, TBS, TNT, and MSNBC.

All subscribers can record the SEC Network to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, and up to 20 subscribers can stream simultaneously.

DirecTV Stream plans & prices

75+ channels
Stream on unlimited devices at home
Unlimited DVR space
Three months of Max free
100+ live TV channels
Spanish and English programming
Three months of Max free
Unlimited DVR space
105+ live channels
Unlimited DVR space
Includes regional sports networks
Three months of Max free
140+ live channels
Unlimited DVR space
Includes regional sports networks
Three months of Max free

DirecTV Stream Premier

$154.99 / month
Unlimited DVR space
150+ channels
Includes Max Cinemax SHOWTIME and STARZ
Includes regional sports networks

DirecTV Stream device support

  • Smart TVs - Apple TV (4th generation), Android TV, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV (select models), Sony Smart TV, Vizio Smart TV,
  • TV streaming media players - Amazon Fire TV Cube, Amazon Fire TV (2nd generation and up), Amazon Fire TV Stick (2nd generation and up), Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TV (2nd generation and up), Chromecast, Roku,
  • Smartphones and tablets - iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets,
  • Game consoles - N/A
  • Desktops and laptops
  • Most Mac and PC browsers (13+ is recommended for Safari and version 68 or higher for Chrome)

5. Watch SEC Network on YouTube TV

YouTube TV includes the SEC Network as part of its YouTube TV package, together with 100 other channels (including ESPN2, USA Network, CNN, and TBS).

As an added incentive, every YouTube TV subscriber can record the SEC Network using YouTube’s Unlimited Cloud DVR. YouTube TV also allows a maximum of three users to stream simultaneously.

YouTube TV plans & prices

Unlimited DVR space
6 accounts to share at home
Stream on three screens
30+ Spanish channels
Unlimited DVR space
6 accounts for one price
Stream on three screens
100+ live TV channels

YouTube TV device support

  • Smart TVs - Android TVs (select models), Samsung Smart TVs (2016 models and above only), LG Smart TVs (2016 models and above only), Vizio SmartCast (select models), Hisense Smart TV (select models), Sharp Smart TV (select models), Sony Smart TV (select models),
  • TV streaming media players - Chromecast; Roku; Apple TV (4th generation and 4K); Fire TV Sticks (2nd and 3rd generation, 4K, and Lite); Fire TV Cube; Fire TV Edition Smart TVs (select models);
  • Smartphones and tablets - Smartphones and tablets running Android 5.0 Lollipop and above, iPhones and iPads running iOS 11 and above,
  • Game consoles - Xbox (Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One X, Xbox One, and Xbox One S); PlayStation (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 4 Pro);
  • Desktops and laptops - All major Mac and PC browsers
  • Apps - official YouTube TV app

Final thoughts

We hope that at least one of these streaming services on this list has stuck out to you and will be a good solution for you to watch SEC Network live without cable. Some of these streaming services even offer free trials, so get started today with no obligation!

Sam CookAuthor

Sam Cook is a full-time content strategist by day, a part-time freelance content writer since 2015. In another life, he was a high school English teacher for nearly a decade. Based in sunny New Orleans, he writes long-form educational content on technology, including Insurtech, Fintech, HRtech, and content streaming.

Lisa HoldenEditor

Lisa Holden is an editor and creative based in Houston, TX. Lisa holds a BA in African-American Studies from Temple University and has spent her career working in news publications and magazines, even founding a magazine herself. When she’s not editing or working on one of her many creative endeavors (whenever that is), she enjoys traveling to new places and biking on sunny days.

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