Southeastern Conference, a privately owned entity headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., was founded in 1933, employs approximately 140 individuals, and reported $39.4M in revenue as of 2023. The organization functions primarily in spectator sports as an NCAA Conference comprising 14 member institutions. Since its formation, it has directed and organized interscholastic athletic competitions, conducted tournaments, and prescribed eligibility rules for student-athletes. The Conference crowns champions in 21 sports, encompassing 12 women's sports and nine men's sports, and facilitates and assists its member institutions in maintaining intercollegiate athletic programs, aligning with educational and competitive sports standards.
