AUSTIN, Texas — Come July, University of Texas fans will still have access to the Longhorn Network, but it will be different.
UT announced Monday that it will launch its reimagined LHN (Longhorn Network) as a live and on-demand streaming service on July 1, timed with the Longhorns' entry into the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
"Our partnership with Learfield and Endeavor Streaming has produced an expanded streaming network that is tailormade for showcasing all of our great work and achievements and creating new opportunities for Moody College of Communication to create and publish new and compelling content," President Jay Hartzell said.
While all live competitions will still be shown across the SEC rightsholders' networks, UT said LHN will be the exclusive outlet for Texas Athletics' original content. UT said the free LHN service will feature "highlights, exclusive behind-the-scenes access to sports programs, interviews with student-athletes and coaches, a 24/7 channel and replays of the greatest games in ESPN's Longhorn Network archive."
Texas Athletics is working with Learfield Studios to develop content franchises, with new series and episodes expected to debut later this year. UT said fans will also be able to watch game week and postgame press conferences on LHN, as well as live football game statcasts with play-by-play radio audio. Coaches' shows, like "Longhorn Weekly," will also be available on LHN.
"As we set out on our new adventure in the Southeastern Conference, we wanted to make sure we had a fitting home for video content that tells the story of our athletics department," UT Vice President and Athletics Director Chris Del Conte said. "Our team here, along with the help of Endeavor Streaming and Learfield, have been hard at work to bring this platform to life for Longhorn Nation."
The free LHN app will be available on phones, tablets, computers and connected TV streaming devices.