The ACC Network is owned and operated by ESPN Inc. in partnership with the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). In this arrangement, ESPN (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company) handles distribution and operations, while the ACC contributes content rights and production decisions under a long-term rights deal that aligns incentives for both parties. Hearst also holds a minority stake in ESPN, effectively making ACCN a venture anchored by ESPN with a portion of ownership tied to the broader ESPN corporate structure. These ownership and rights details have been consistent across official announcements and industry coverage since the network’s 2019 launch.