Charter Communications says it is finalizing a deal with ESPN to carry the SEC Network, according to Charter spokesperson.
Fans will be able to watch their Auburn Tigers compete on the SEC Network via Charter Communications, a major telecommunications provider in Auburn, when the network is scheduled to launch Aug. 14.
The SEC Network will televise 45 football games, more than 100 men's basketball games, 60 women's basketball games and 75 baseball games in its first year.
Programming on the SEC Network will air around the clock.
Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks signed on to carry the SEC Network last week and deals are also in place with Comcast, Dish Network, Cox Media and AT&T U-Verse.
Auburn will open the 2014 season on the SEC Network against Arkansas on Aug. 30, at 3 p.m. CT.
No official announcement has been made at this time. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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