University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
Pac-12 Networks Now Available on DISH
September 08, 2012 | Bruin Athletics
DISH and Pac-12 Networks announced today that they have entered into a multi-year agreement, starting this weekend. DISH is the first satellite provider to offer the Networks.
The agreement allows DISH subscribers to enjoy the hundreds of live sporting events, including 35 football games, more than 140 men's basketball games, and hundreds of national championship caliber Olympic sporting events this season on Pac-12 Networks. Included in the lineup of upcoming UCLA games on the Pac-12 Networks are the Bruin football game on Sept. 15 against Houston and the UCLA men's and women's soccer doubleheader on Sunday, Sept. 9.
The new agreement also provides DISH with exclusive category sponsorship for Pac-12 athletic programs. The sponsorship includes stadium signage and logo rights with each of the member schools.
"DISH is delighted to offer our customers more than 800 sporting events available on Pac-12 Networks each year, while giving them a great value," said Dave Shull, DISH senior vice president of programming. "This is a great partnership with the Pac-12 that goes beyond the TV screen to the campuses in the form of an exclusive sponsorship to support the programs and the students."
DISH is offering Pac-12 Networks as a free preview for a limited time to all DISH customers. Games are available starting this weekend. The Pac-12 National Network will be on Channel 413.
"DISH wanted to deliver Pac-12 Networks to its customers, and our fans will benefit," said Gary Stevenson, President of Pac-12 Enterprises. "DISH's line-up and ability to offer Pac-12 fans nationwide access to an unprecedented number of live quality sporting events make this a huge day for DISH customers and Pac-12 fans."
DISH customers will have login access to stream all Pac-12 Networks content and additional sporting events through Pac-12 Now in the coming weeks.
"As a leader in TV Everywhere technology and providing customers the ability to watch live programming on the go, DISH is a great partner for Pac-12 Networks as we build out our digital and TV Everywhere capabilities that ensure fans can access our content when and wherever they choose," concluded Stevenson.
Pac-12 Networks is available to all DISH customers as a free preview for a limited time. It is included in America's Top 120+ package and above for customers in Pac-12 territory (which includes the six states with Pac-12 schools) and available nationwide in the Multi-Sport Pack for $9 per month.
For more information on the Pac-12 deal with DISH, visit the Pac-12's Frequently Asked Questions page.
