The SEC Network is owned by ESPN Inc., which is a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company (holding an 80% controlling interest) and Hearst Communications (holding the remaining 20%)
. The network is dedicated to coverage of collegiate sports sanctioned by the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and was launched in 2014
. ESPN operates the SEC Network out of its facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the network is part of a broader media rights agreement between ESPN and the SEC that runs through 2034
. This agreement includes ESPN's acquisition of SEC football and men's basketball game rights, further consolidating ESPN's ownership and operational control over SEC sports broadcasting
. In summary, the SEC Network is owned and operated by ESPN Inc., a joint venture primarily controlled by The Walt Disney Company with Hearst Communications as a minority partner
