ACC Network set to launch in 2019

On Thursday, ESPN and the Atlantic Coast Conference officially announced the launch of the ACC Network. The news was announced prior to ACC Media Days in Charlotte by ACC Commissioner John Swofford and ESPN President John Skipper.

During the announcement, it was revealed that the network will kickoff in 2019 and broadcast more than 450 exclusive live events, including 40 regular-season football games.

“On behalf of the ACC Council of Presidents, Faculty Athletics Representatives and our ACC Television Committee, we are tremendously pleased to further enhance our long-term partnership with ESPN that includes the creation of the ACC Network and ACC Network Extra, and positions the conference for the long-term future,” said the ACC Commissioner in a press release.

“This partnership continues to be a win-win for ESPN and the ACC. ESPN is the premier provider in sports content and this agreement will deliver unprecedented coverage to our fans, while highlighting our quality student-athletes, coaches and institutions.”

In addition to the 40 regular-season football games, the ACC Network will include more than 150 men’s and women’s basketball games, more than 200 other regular-season contests and tournament games from across the conference in all sports.

“We look forward to working with our longtime partners at the ACC to create a network that reflects the depth and quality of its athletes and teams, and serves the fans who passionately support them. We are proud and excited to add the ACC Network to our industry-leading college content offerings,” said Skipper.

Additional details on the new ACC Network are set to be announced in the coming months.

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