How to watch the SEC
Prices and TV assignments as of 2026-10-01 · TV picks are announced 6-12 days before games, so TBD games are priced worst case. Prices exclude tax. Rebuilt from the research files on each refresh.
The cheapest way to see every game involving a conference team in 2026: 120 unique games, 72 with a network announced (ABC, CBS, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, FOX, SECN, SECN+). TBD games are priced worst case using the conference TV pool [SP1] [M-S57] [SP8] [SP9] [SP10] [SP2] [MD20] [MD22] [MD24].
Cheapest single package (all season)
$31.99/mo
ESPN Unlimited · $159.95 for 5 months
Cheapest month-by-month, full season
$85.90
every game, regular season, with day passes
From Oct. 1 to season's end
$53.91
remaining regular season, month-by-month
Worst case incl. title game + bowls/CFP
$168.87
full season; $137.85 from Oct. 1
Cheapest single package for every game
ESPN Unlimited: $31.99/mo, $159.95 for 5 months [MD1] [MD3] [MD43] [MD20] [MD21].
Cheapest month by month, every game
Regular season, full season (with day passes)
| Billing window | Games | Buy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 - Sep 28 | 51 | ESPN Unlimited [MD1] [MD3] [MD43] [MD20] [MD21] | $31.99 |
| Sep 29 - Oct 28 | 28 | Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 3 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 10 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 17 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 24 ($5.99) [MD16] [MD15] | $23.96 |
| Oct 29 - Nov 28 | 41 | Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 31 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Nov 7 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Nov 14 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Nov 21 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Nov 28 ($5.99) [MD16] [MD15] | $29.95 |
| Nov 29 - Dec 28 | 0 | nothing (no games) | $0.00 |
| Dec 29 - Jan 28, 2027 | 0 | nothing (no games) | $0.00 |
| Total | $85.90 |
Variants (full season): without day passes $95.97; without an antenna $117.96. Month-by-month assumes perfect subscribe/cancel timing in each billing window.
Starting Oct. 1, 2026
| Billing window | Games | Buy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 - Oct 31 | 33 | Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 3 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 10 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 17 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 24 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 31 ($5.99) [MD16] [MD15] | $29.95 |
| Nov 1 - Nov 30 | 36 | Sling Orange day pass Sat Nov 7 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Nov 14 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Nov 21 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Nov 28 ($5.99) [MD16] [MD15] | $23.96 |
| Dec 1 - Dec 31 | 0 | nothing (no games) | $0.00 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027 | 0 | nothing (no games) | $0.00 |
| Total | $53.91 |
Including the title game and bowls/CFP (worst case)
| Billing window | Games | Buy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 - Sep 28 | 51 | ESPN Unlimited [MD1] [MD3] [MD43] [MD20] [MD21] | $31.99 |
| Sep 29 - Oct 28 | 28 | Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 3 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 10 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 17 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 24 ($5.99) [MD16] [MD15] | $23.96 |
| Oct 29 - Nov 28 | 41 | Sling Orange day pass Sat Oct 31 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Nov 7 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Nov 14 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Nov 21 ($5.99), Sling Orange day pass Sat Nov 28 ($5.99) [MD16] [MD15] | $29.95 |
| Nov 29 - Dec 28 | 6 | ESPN Unlimited + Sling Orange day pass Sat Dec 19 ($4.99) [MD16] [MD15] [MD1] [MD3] [MD43] [MD20] [MD21] | $36.98 |
| Dec 29 - Jan 28, 2027 | 8 | Sling Orange [MD15] [MD16] | $45.99 |
| Total | $168.87 |
Teams
Every game of one team, regular season unless noted. Click a team for its schedule and month-by-month plan.
16 rows
| Team | TV set | Cheapest single package | $/mo | Month-by-month, full season | From Oct. 1 | Worst case + postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide | 7/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $45.92 | $35.94 | $128.89 |
| Arkansas Razorbacks | 6/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $63.89 | $46.92 | $146.86 |
| Auburn Tigers | 6/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $63.89 | $46.92 | $146.86 |
| Florida Gators | 7/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $46.92 | $29.95 | $129.89 |
| Georgia Bulldogs | 7/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $52.91 | $35.94 | $135.88 |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 6/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $63.89 | $46.92 | $146.86 |
| LSU Tigers | 6/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $52.91 | $46.92 | $135.88 |
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | 7/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $53.91 | $35.94 | $136.88 |
| Missouri Tigers | 5/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $59.90 | $41.93 | $142.87 |
| Oklahoma Sooners | 5/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $58.90 | $41.93 | $141.87 |
| Ole Miss Rebels | 7/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $45.92 | $40.93 | $128.89 |
| South Carolina Gamecocks | 5/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $70.88 | $47.92 | $153.85 |
| Tennessee Volunteers | 6/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $63.89 | $46.92 | $146.86 |
| Texas A&M Aggies | 7/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $50.91 | $40.93 | $133.88 |
| Texas Longhorns | 6/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $46.92 | $35.94 | $129.89 |
| Vanderbilt Commodores | 6/12 | ESPN Unlimited | $31.99 | $70.88 | $46.92 | $153.85 |
Free trials and student discounts
Shown separately and not used in the cost math above. Offers change often; check before buying.
| Service | Free trial / promo | Student discount |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN Unlimited | — | No ESPN student price found. Disney+/Hulu student bundle $6.49/mo does not include ESPN Unlimited [MD37] |
| ESPN Unlimited + Fox One bundle | No free trial (fox.com/espn per search; Fox Corp) | — |
| Paramount+ Premium | Paramount+ 7-day trial on most plans (secondary, subbuddy; not fetched) | Paramount+ Premium $6.99/mo student (50% off) [MD39] |
| Sling Orange | Day passes: 1-day $4.99, 3-day $9.99, 7-day $14.99 (+$1/$2/$3 Sports Extra) [MD16]; 50% off first month (affiliate claim) [MD16] | — |
| HBO Max Standard | — | HBO Max student $5.49/mo applies to Basic with Ads only, which excludes live sports [MD38][MD8] |