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What the new ACC-ESPN network means for Notre Dame

First of all, here are the basic details: The new ACC Network will unveil some digital components immediately this fall, with the actual channel debuting in 2019. The partnership runs for 20 years, through 2036.

Basically, almost every sporting event within the conference will be available only through ESPN, which said 600 events will be available online in 2016 and 450 events will be broadcast on television in 2019.

Ok, so what does all of this mean for Notre Dame? Let’s start with the most basic and move on to the slightly more complicated.

WatchND will likely contract

WatchND is Notre Dame’s digital platform where the school has broadcast most of its lower-tier (i.