In July 2016 , ESPN announced an extension of its contract and plans to launch an ACC cable channel of the same name in 2019 , and took ownership of the ACC rights that were previously sub-licensed to Raycom . In anticipation of the new channel , the " ACC Network " branding during its syndicated telecasts was phased out in 2018 . Although ESPN will continue to subcontract Raycom Sports resources for the new channel , Raycom 's final syndicated ACC telecast — the 2019 ACC men 's basketball championship game — aired March 16 , 2019
2019 ACC men 's basketball championship game
2019 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament
ACC Network (Raycom Sports)