Pac-12 Network
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| Pac-12 Network | |
|---|---|
| Name | Pac-12 Network |
| Launch | August 15, 2012 |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Country | United States |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
| Owner | Pac-12 Conference |
| Sister networks | Pac-12 Arizona, Pac-12 Bay Area, Pac-12 Los Angeles, Pac-12 Mountain, Pac-12 Oregon, Pac-12 Washington |
Pac-12 Network is a television network owned by the Pac-12 Conference, which consists of University of Arizona, Arizona State University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Stanford University, UCLA, University of Southern California, University of Utah, and University of Washington. The network was launched on August 15, 2012, and is dedicated to broadcasting sports events, news, and other programming related to the Pac-12 Conference and its member institutions, such as University of California, Davis, California Polytechnic State University, and San Jose State University. The network has partnerships with various media outlets, including ESPN, Fox Sports, and CBS Sports, to broadcast its events, including the Rose Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl. The network also has a strong online presence, with streaming available on Pac-12.com and through the Pac-12 Now app, which is available on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.
● History
The Pac-12 Conference announced plans to launch a television network in 2011, with the goal of increasing exposure for its member institutions, including University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and University of California, Berkeley. The network was launched on August 15, 2012, with a soft launch on August 12, 2012, featuring a pre-season football game between University of Southern California and University of Hawaii. The network's first regular season game was a football matchup between University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University, which was broadcast on ESPN and Fox Sports. The network has since expanded its programming to include basketball, volleyball, and other sports events, featuring teams from University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and Stanford University. The network has also partnered with NCAA to broadcast championship events, including the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship and the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship.
● Programming
The network broadcasts a wide range of programming, including live sports events, news programs, and documentaries featuring UCLA, University of Southern California, and University of Washington. The network's flagship program is Pac-12 Sports Report, a weekly news program that features highlights and analysis of Pac-12 Conference events, including football and basketball games. The network also broadcasts Pac-12 Football, a weekly football program that features analysis and highlights of Pac-12 Conference football games, including those played by University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and University of California, Berkeley. The network has also partnered with ESPN to broadcast ESPN College Football games, featuring teams from University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and Stanford University. Additionally, the network broadcasts Pac-12 Basketball, a weekly basketball program that features analysis and highlights of Pac-12 Conference basketball games, including those played by UCLA and University of Southern California.
● Carriage
The network is available on various cable television and satellite television providers, including Comcast, AT&T U-verse, and Dish Network, which offer channels such as ESPN, Fox Sports, and CBS Sports. The network is also available on streaming media platforms, including Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV, which offer channels such as Pac-12 Arizona, Pac-12 Bay Area, and Pac-12 Los Angeles. The network has also partnered with Verizon Fios to offer its programming to Verizon Fios subscribers, who can access channels such as Pac-12 Mountain and Pac-12 Oregon. The network's carriage agreements have been negotiated with various media companies, including 21st Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, and CBS Corporation, to ensure widespread availability of its programming, including games featuring University of Utah and University of Washington.
● Affiliates
The network has several regional sports network affiliates, including Pac-12 Arizona, Pac-12 Bay Area, Pac-12 Los Angeles, Pac-12 Mountain, Pac-12 Oregon, and Pac-12 Washington, which broadcast Pac-12 Conference events, including football and basketball games, to specific regions. These affiliates are available on various cable television and satellite television providers, including Comcast, AT&T U-verse, and Dish Network, and offer channels such as ESPN, Fox Sports, and CBS Sports. The network's affiliates also have partnerships with various media outlets, including ESPN, Fox Sports, and CBS Sports, to broadcast Pac-12 Conference events, including the Rose Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl, featuring teams from University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and University of California, Berkeley.
● Reception
The network has received positive reviews for its high-quality broadcasting and extensive coverage of Pac-12 Conference events, including football and basketball games, featuring teams from University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and Stanford University. The network's Pac-12 Sports Report program has been praised for its in-depth analysis and highlights of Pac-12 Conference events, including games played by UCLA and University of Southern California. The network has also been recognized for its innovative use of social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook, to engage with fans and promote its programming, including games featuring University of Utah and University of Washington. However, the network has faced criticism for its limited availability on certain cable television and satellite television providers, including Charter Communications and Cox Communications, which do not offer channels such as Pac-12 Arizona and Pac-12 Bay Area.
● Operations
The network is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and is owned and operated by the Pac-12 Conference, which consists of University of Arizona, Arizona State University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Stanford University, UCLA, University of Southern California, University of Utah, and University of Washington. The network's operations are overseen by a board of directors composed of representatives from each of the Pac-12 Conference member institutions, including University of California, Davis, California Polytechnic State University, and San Jose State University. The network has partnerships with various media companies, including ESPN, Fox Sports, and CBS Sports, to broadcast its events, including the Rose Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl, featuring teams from University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and University of California, Berkeley. The network also has a strong online presence, with streaming available on Pac-12.com and through the Pac-12 Now app, which is available on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.