News Summary
The New Orleans Saints have renewed their broadcast partnership with Gray Media for five more years, enhancing coverage through the 2029 NFL season. This agreement will feature comprehensive local media engagement, including all preseason games airing on WVUE FOX 8 starting in 2025. Fans can look forward to weekly shows and an exclusive NFL Films documentary on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network, promoting deeper community ties and sports coverage for both Saints and Pelicans fans.
New Orleans – The New Orleans Saints and Gray Media have announced a significant five-year extension of their broadcast partnership, ensuring comprehensive media coverage through the conclusion of the 2029 NFL season. Under this agreement, Gray Media, WVUE FOX 8, and the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network will continue to serve as the Official Broadcast Partner of the New Orleans Saints.
This partnership is not only a reinforcement of existing bonds but also an opportunity for enhanced community engagement. The deal merges Gray Media’s extensive regional reach with the Saints’ storied history, delivering high-quality sports coverage to a loyal fan base. Starting with the 2025 preseason, all locally broadcast Saints preseason games will air on WVUE FOX 8, further solidifying the partnership.
The agreement includes scheduled preseason matchups that fans can look forward to, beginning August 10, when the Saints will face the Los Angeles Chargers at 3:05 PM CT. Subsequent games include a home matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 17 at 12:00 PM CT, followed by a game against the Denver Broncos on August 23 at the same time.
In addition to regular game broadcasts, the new partnership will introduce an exciting lineup of programming on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network. This network boasts a reach of over 10 million fans throughout the Gulf Coast region. The programming lineup will feature:
- The Draft Show LIVE
- Daily Training Camp Show, hosted live from Saints Training Camp
- Extended Pre-Game Show, live throughout the season
- Post-Game Locker Room Show, live following each game
- Saints All-Access and Saints Insider Podcasts
Furthermore, an exclusive NFL Films documentary titled “Waiting for Moore,” which explores the journey of the Saints and new Head Coach Kellen Moore, is set to premiere on the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network on June 8 and June 9 at 7:00 PM. This documentary is part of the enhanced programming aimed at delivering in-depth insights into the team.
Sandy Breland, Chief Operating Officer of Gray Media, noted the commitment to providing unmatched coverage for Saints fans, highlighting the importance of community engagement. Dennis Lauscha, President of the New Orleans Saints, acknowledged the evolving media landscape, emphasizing a shared commitment to offering first-class coverage and unique access to fans.
The collaboration between Gray Media and the New Orleans sports community extends beyond the Saints, as Gray Media is also the Official Broadcast Partner of the New Orleans Pelicans. Plans to unveil new Pelicans programming this summer will enhance year-round sports coverage for fans in the region, further strengthening the media company’s ties to local sports.
Gray Media Group, Inc. operates high-quality television stations across 113 markets, delivering engaging news, entertainment, and sports content to millions of viewers nationwide. This ongoing partnership with the Saints reflects Gray Media’s investment in providing the community with significant, locally-driven sports programming.
As the 2025 NFL season approaches, fans can anticipate enhanced coverage and interaction with their favorite team, ensuring an exciting time for both local audiences and the broader Gulf Coast community.
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