YouTube TV has the SEC channel, but does YouTube TV also have the SEC alternate channel?

The alternate channel is not listed among my channels, but I was thinking the channel may appear in my channels if there is content being broadcast on the alternate channel.

As you know Vandy game is on the SEC alternate channel - so this is critical information.

I have the same problem. Guess I'll have to go through the ESPN app.

I have Fios, which has the sec alternate channel

Same question on DirectTV. Don't see the alternate channel there at the moment.

You Tube customer here.

I went ahead and purchased the ESPN+ app for $5 a month.

I have been tricked before so Just getting prepared. I had Direct TV last year and had to do the same. This time I am paying $70 a month as compared to paying Direct TV $170 a month.

Why would the ESPN+ app help here?

Use the espn app. Choose your cable provider (youtubetv). Log in. Then you'll have access to SEC alternate channels as those games start.

cajunaggie08 said:

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Why would the ESPN+ app help here?

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all you'll learn there is info on tu

Their content isn't on ESPN+ either.

I'm just trying to help people from buying ESPN+ to watch A&M football because ESPN+ will not get you access that.

DirecTV told me the SEC Alt channel would appear when there is content.

NyAggie said:

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I have Fios, which has the sec alternate channel

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This really helps the OP since he has YoutubeTV.

AGNinBCS said:

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Use the espn app. Choose your cable provider (youtubetv). Log in. Then you'll have access to SEC alternate channels as those games start.

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This is the correct answer. It's not on youtubetv, but you can watch using the ESPN app and your youtubetv credentials.

TyperWoods said:

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AGNinBCS said:

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Use the espn app. Choose your cable provider (youtubetv). Log in. Then you'll have access to SEC alternate channels as those games start.

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This is the correct answer. It's not on youtubetv, but you can watch using the ESPN app and your youtubetv credentials.

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Thanks, exact info!

Joe Schillaci 48 said:

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You Tube customer here.

I went ahead and purchased the ESPN+ app for $5 a month.

I have been tricked before so Just getting prepared. I had Direct TV last year and had to do the same. This time I am paying $70 a month as compared to paying Direct TV $170 a month.

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I regret to inform you that you've been tricked again.

Once you are running on Youtube TV or its competitors, download the ESPN App. As you try to log in it will ask your cable/streaming company and if you have SEC Network access via Youtube tv for instance, you will have access to the SEC plus content also on the app. ESPN+ is a separate subscription, and it has a lot of soccer, boxing/mma, some big 12 etc. But once you subscribe you also can go into the app, log into your account for espn+ and watch it on tv.

Learn from my mistake - log in and authenticate early (like today not next Saturday morning)

YTV had an issue a couple weeks ago when the Stars were playing but only on the NBC sports app. I couldn't authenticate and missed the entire first period of the game.

Cheers~

Has anyone pulled up the app and checked on the game? I went in to the ESPN app, activated through my YoutubeTV account, then searched for the game. You can find it my selecting "Live and Upcoming" in the search results. I click the game and it says "Media Not available- blacked out in your area". Do y'all think that's just because the game isn't close to starting yet or do I have an issue? I'm in Boerne, so I don't understand the "area" message

Farmers Fight 06 said:

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Has anyone pulled up the app and checked on the game? I went in to the ESPN app, activated through my YoutubeTV account, then searched for the game. You can find it my selecting "Live and Upcoming" in the search results. I click the game and it says "Media Not available- blacked out in your area". Do y'all think that's just because the game isn't close to starting yet or do I have an issue? I'm in Boerne, so I don't understand the "area" message

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Are you sure you were on the ESPN app?

On my setup, YouTubeTV says Unavailable but the ESPN app says SECN-Alt.

ETA: That was on my phone. I'll check on one of my Roku devices soon-ish.

Yes, I was using a Roku to access the ESPN app.

I got the same blackout message when I tried the ESPN app on my TV with a Roku stick. When I tried the ESPN app on my phone, it just said "Vanderbilt vs. #10 Texas A&M starts at 6:30 PM on Saturday". No idea if I'll be able to watch it on either one. I had YouTube TV last year and don't recall missing any games on TV, so hopefully it'll be available.

One can always pull the game up in the WatchESPN app on your phone and then throw it to your TV.

At least in previous years, If you were a subscriber to a package that includes the SEC channel,you will have access to SEC+ through the ESPN app on your phone, Roku, etc. Nearly all SEC games from most the sports were available whether on TV or not. The schols streamed them. This is 2020 so nothing is certain.

Thanks, maybe I'm just jumping the gun

I looked up the game through WatchESPN on the internet browser on my smart TV. Game was there for 6:30 PM Saturday and did not say anything about being blacked out.

One absolutely should make sure and go in and set everything up prior to the game - using the goofy interface to login on my TV took sometime for me to wade thorough.

BQDrummer85 said:

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DirecTV told me the SEC Alt channel would appear when there is content.

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Sounds like Sip double speak...WTH does that mean?

The alt channel doesn't have programming on it 24/7.... so it's only accessible when something is showing.

Opened my espn app on fire tv stick this morning, and I see the game. Go to leagues > Ncaa football > Sec > secn+ live and upcoming. When I click on The game, it says "this event has not yet started". Seems like a good sign.

Still says "blacked out in your area". Just got off the phone with both ESPN and YouTube TV customer service and both say there's nothing they can do. Is there a trial or other pay service I should try?

Screencasting from my PC worked. I have no clue why the Roku registers us in a blacked out location, but log in with your PC and you're good to go. Same network. Oh well, that will have to work for today

Getting the blacked out message on the ESPN app on my Roku. Anyone figure out a way around this?

Drawkcab said:

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Getting the blacked out message on the ESPN app on my Roku. Anyone figure out a way around this?

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I looked at the app on my phone and on my tv and no black out message.

Yeah my computer says it's not yet started rather than blacked out as others have said. Guess it's just Roku being weird.

Push come to shove - you will be able to watch on your phone and then throw the stream to your tv.

Trust me - I've got like three different ways of watching it planned out and ready to go.

Has anyone seen this show up on Hulu or YouTube TV yet?

Does ESPN+ have DVR or immediate replay? I need to record it.