YouTube TV does not carry ACC Network as a standalone channel

YouTube TV's channel lineup does not include ACC Network (ACCN), the conference's dedicated sports network. If you want to watch ACC sports on YouTube TV, you will need to use one of the channels that carries ACC games—primarily ESPN, ESPN2, or regional sports networks—rather than looking for a dedicated ACC Network feed.

This matters because some ACC games air exclusively on ACCN and are not available through YouTube TV's other sports channels. If a game is scheduled for ACCN only, YouTube TV subscribers cannot watch it through their service, even if they have a full sports package.

Key Takeaways

  • ACC Network is not available on YouTube TV, so games broadcast only on ACCN cannot be watched through the service.
  • Many ACC games air on ESPN, ESPN2, or regional sports networks that YouTube TV does carry, so you can watch those matchups without a problem.
  • To find out which channel will broadcast a specific ACC game, check the conference schedule on the ACC website or your team's athletics page before game day.
  • If you need ACCN access, you can watch through the ACC Network app or website using a cable or satellite login from another provider.

Which ACC games you can watch on YouTube TV

YouTube TV carries ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and several regional sports networks. ACC games that air on these channels are available to YouTube TV subscribers. This includes many football games, basketball matchups, and other conference sports throughout the year.

The problem arises when the ACC schedules a game exclusively for ACCN. These games do not appear on ESPN or any other channel YouTube TV offers. Your YouTube TV subscription will not give you access to them, and you cannot purchase them separately through YouTube TV.

How to find out which channel will broadcast an ACC game

Before you sit down to watch, confirm which network is showing the game. Visit the ACC's official website (theacc.com) and look at the schedule for your team or the matchup you want to watch. The broadcast channel is listed next to each game.

You can also check your team's athletics website directly. Most schools list their full schedule with broadcast information. If the game shows "ACCN" as the channel, YouTube TV will not have it. If it shows ESPN, ESPN2, or a regional sports network, you should be able to find it on YouTube TV.

Watching ACCN games outside of YouTube TV

If a game is on ACCN only, you have a few options. The ACC Network app and website (accnx.com) stream ACCN content, but you will need a cable or satellite login from another provider to access it. This means you would need an active subscription through a provider like Comcast, DirecTV, or another cable company that carries ACCN.

Some ACC games that air on ACCN are also available through ESPN+ if they are part of the ESPN+ exclusive schedule, though not all ACCN broadcasts appear there. Check ESPN+ directly to see if the specific game you want is included in that service.

Why YouTube TV does not carry ACC Network

YouTube TV negotiates its channel lineup with networks and distributors. ACCN is owned by ESPN and the ACC, and the licensing agreements determine which services can carry it. YouTube TV's current contract does not include ACCN, even though it includes other ESPN networks.

This is not unique to YouTube TV. Other streaming services like Hulu with Live TV and Sling TV also do not carry ACCN. If ACCN access is important to you, a traditional cable or satellite subscription, the ACC Network app with a cable login, or ESPN+ (for select games) are your main options.

Planning around ACCN games on YouTube TV

If you subscribe to YouTube TV primarily to watch ACC sports, check the schedule before you commit. Look at several weeks of games and note how many are scheduled for ACCN versus ESPN or ESPN2. This will give you a realistic picture of how often you will hit a game you cannot watch.

You might find that most games you care about air on channels YouTube TV does carry, making the service work for you. Or you might discover that too many games are ACCN-only, in which case you would need a different solution for full conference coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add ACC Network to my YouTube TV subscription for an extra fee?

No. YouTube TV does not offer ACC Network as an add-on or premium channel. The channel is straightforward not part of the service's available lineup, and there is no way to purchase it separately through YouTube TV.

Will YouTube TV add ACC Network in the future?

There is no announcement that YouTube TV plans to add ACCN. Channel lineups change based on licensing negotiations, but YouTube TV has not carried ACCN since the service launched. Check YouTube TV's official website or contact their support for the most current information about their channel offerings.

What if an ACC game is on both ESPN and ACCN—which one will YouTube TV show?

YouTube TV will show the ESPN broadcast if the game airs on both networks. However, most games are scheduled for one channel or the other, not both. Always check the official schedule to confirm which single channel is listed for the game you want to watch.

Can I watch ACC games on YouTube TV if I use a VPN or other workaround?

No. YouTube TV's channel availability is based on your account and billing address, not your location at any given moment. Using a VPN or similar tool will not unlock ACCN or change which channels are available to you.

Is there a streaming service that has both YouTube TV's channels and ACC Network?

No single streaming service combines YouTube TV's full lineup with ACCN. Hulu with Live TV and Sling TV also do not carry ACCN. If you need both broad sports coverage and ACCN, you would need to use YouTube TV for most games and find ACCN content through the ACC Network app, a cable login, or ESPN+.