The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Longhorn Network to be available on DISH to Texas fans nationwide
03.04.2014 | Texas Athletics
Deal will more than double national distribution of network dedicated to The University of Texas
ESPN and DISH announced Tuesday they have reached an agreement for DISH to carry Longhorn Network (LHN) nationwide starting later this summer.
"We are exited to have DISH join the growing number of LHN providers," said Men's Athletics Director Steve Patterson. "UT fans nationwide will now have access to this award-winning network that does such a great job covering our University's sports and academics programs. As we have said from day one, this is a long-term commitment, and we are very proud of our partnership with ESPN."
LHN will be available to DISH customers in the America's Top 120+ and higher packages. Additionally, they will be able to enjoy the network's exclusive live events and content on their computer and iOS devices. Fans will have access to exclusive Longhorns games, Texas coaches' shows, dedicated pre-and post-game Texas Football coverage, basketball and baseball games, nightly news/information programming, in-depth features and all-access content and programs covering the history and pride of UT Athletics.
"This agreement with DISH presents a tremendous opportunity to bring Longhorn Network's robust content offerings to Texas fans across the country," said ESPN's Justin Connolly, senior vice president, college networks.
Added Dave Shull, DISH executive vice president and chief commercial officer, "ESPN has a long tradition of delivering the best in sports, and we are proud to be the first nationwide television provider of the Longhorn Network."
The deal between ESPN and DISH more than doubles LHN's national distribution. Please look for details on LHN's channel number on www.dish.com at a later date.
Where to watch
Longhorn Network is available on AT&T U-verse TV, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS TV, Grande Communications, Cox Communications, Cablevision, Charter Communications, Google Fiber (in Kansas City), Consolidated Communications, En-Touch Systems, E-Tex Communications, Bay City Cablevision, Mid-Coast Cablevision and Texas Mid-Gulf Cablevision. Longhorn Network is now available online to Verizon FiOS, Grande Communications, Cox Communications, Charter Communications and AT&T U-verse TV subscribers at LonghornNetwork.com. It is also available on tablets and on smartphones to fans with an affiliated video subscription, and online and through the app at no cost to U.S.-based military personnel via computers, smartphones and tablets connected to on-base military broadband and Wi-Fi networks.
About Longhorn Network
ESPN has a 20-year agreement to own and operate a year-round, 24-hour network dedicated to Texas athletics in partnership with UT and IMG College. Longhorn Network offers a variety of content, highlighted by more than 175 exclusive events annually from 20 sports, original series and studio shows, historical programming and academic and cultural happenings.
