- Is ESPN launching an ACC-dedicated television network? Yes. ESPN has partnered with the Atlantic Coast Conference to launch ACC Network - a multi-platform network.
- When will it launch? The multi-platform network will launch in two phases. Beginning this fall, ESPN authenticated subscribers can stream more than 600 exclusive ACC sporting events through a dedicated live-events digital channel, “ACC Network Extra”, via ESPN3 on WatchESPN and the ESPN app. In 2019, a dedicated television channel will launch.
- I already have ACC Network, how is this different?
You may currently have access to syndicated ACC football and basketball games. Those syndicated games are currently referred to as “ACC Network” games. This will be a dedicated multi-platform network experience with exclusive ACC games and news and information programming. The current broadcast syndication package will continue through the 2018-2019 season. - Will I have to pay more?
Packaging and pricing is determined by your content provider. - When can I get it? As an ESPN subscriber you will have access to stream 600 exclusive live events in August on the new dedicated WatchESPN channel, “ACC Network Extra”. The television channel will launch in 2019 and availability information will be available closer to that time.
- Where will the network be located?
That has not been determined yet. - Where can I apply for a job? ESPN Careers will post jobs online as they are available. No hiring decisions are being made at this time.
PROGRAMMING & CONTENT
- Will ACC Network be 24 hours a day, seven days a week?
Yes, in 2019, ACC Network will have 24/7 programming as a dedicated channel for all things ACC. In the interim, the ACC Network Extra digital platform will air more than 600 live events. - What kind of shows will I see on ACC Network?
The network will result in more ACC content coverage than ever before. Live events across sports will be the bulk of content including premier matchups. The network will also have a complement of news and information shows and other original programming. - What is different from the events and shows I get now?
The ACC has great depth. The network will have top-tier matchups each week to serve viewers on the different networks, and a complement of news and information and other original programming. - How many football games will be aired on the Network?
Approximately 40 games. - How many basketball games, baseball, women’s sports?
More than 150 men’s and women’s basketball regular-season games; More than 200 regular-season contests and tournament games from across the conference’s 27-sponsored sports. - Will the network show breaking news or investigative pieces about the conference?
The network will cover and report on sports news and information in an objective manner. - Will there be fewer games available to me now that there is a network?
No. There will be more ACC content available than ever before.
- What is ACC Network Extra?
ACC Network Extra is an Atlantic Coast Conference dedicated live-events digital network available to authenticated subscribers of ESPN3 available on WatchESPN and the ESPN app. More than 600 sporting events will be available to stream through the channel. - How do I get access to ACC Network Extra?ESPN3 subscribers can “authenticate” at WatchESPN.com. If you are already an authenticated user, you will automatically have access to ACC Network Extra when it launches in August.
- Do I need a subscription to access ACC Network Extra? Yes. You must be an ESPN3 subscriber to have access to ACC Network Extra content.
- Where can I watch ACC Network Extra? ACC Network Extra is a dedicated digital channel within WatchESPN and the ESPN app. In addition to the ESPN app, WatchESPN content is accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets and connected devices. It is available on Amazon Fire TV and the Fire TV Stick, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
- What will be available on ACC Network Extra? 600 exclusive live sporting events annually.
