Select Mercer Spring Broadcasts Shifted to ESPN+

MACON, Ga. – The Mercer University athletics department and the Southern Conference announced that select remaining spring broadcasts will be shifted from ESPN3 to the newly-introduced ESPN+ platform due to contractual obligations.

Based on its agreement with the SoCon, ESPN has the contractual authority to shift collegiate athletic events from ESPN3 to the newly-launched ESPN+, which is a subscription-based service that costs viewers $4.99 per month. This movement of content is also occurring at many other Division I conferences that partner with ESPN. Viewers can learn more about the new platform by clicking here.

Eight total Mercer broadcasts will be impacted by the changes. Mercer's three-game softball series against Samford this weekend (April 21-22) will be the first broadcasts shifted. The remaining shifts to ESPN+ include Mercer's three-game baseball series against VMI on April 27-29 as well as two other baseball games vs. The Citadel on May 18-19.

All of Mercer's remaining spring broadcasts are included below with designated streaming services included.

ESPN+ is a direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service from Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International in partnership with ESPN and featuring ESPN branded content. The service includes a dynamic lineup of live sports, original content and an unmatched library of award-winning on-demand programming, per an ESPN-issued release.

Remaining Mercer Spring Broadcasts

Apr. 21	Softball	Samford (DH)	ESPN+	1 p.m.
Apr. 22	Softball	Samford	ESPN+	1 p.m.
Apr. 27	Baseball	VMI	ESPN+	6 p.m.
Apr. 28	Baseball	VMI	ESPN+	2 p.m.
Apr. 29	Baseball	VMI	ESPN+	1 p.m.
May 3-5	Women's Lacrosse	SoCon Championships	ESPN3	TBD
May 11	Baseball	Alcorn State	ESPN3	6 p.m.
May 12	Baseball	Alcorn State	ESPN3	6 p.m.
May 18	Baseball	The Citadel	ESPN+	6 p.m.
May 19	Baseball	The Citadel	ESPN+	2 p.m.

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