New Orleans Pelicans Announce 2026-27 Broadcast Plans

The New Orleans Pelicans have announced broadcast coverage for the 2026-27 season. Gray Media and the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network (GCSEN) will carry 80 of the team's 82 regular season games, with all locally televised games also available on Pelicans+, the team's direct-to-consumer streaming service. All four preseason games will also air on GCSEN.

For the first time in franchise history, 20 regular season games will simulcast on FOX 8 in New Orleans, available free over-the-air. The season opener on October 21 against Indiana Pacers airs on both FOX 8 and GCSEN. The FOX 8 schedule includes New Year's Eve vs. the Los Angeles Lakers (December 31), Philadelphia 76ers (January 28), road games at the Boston Celtics (March 21) and the New York Knicks (March 23).

Amazon Prime will carry both Pelicans games in Europe - San Antonio Spurs in Paris on January 14 and in Manchester on January 17.

We are committed to delivering a high-quality broadcast experience that brings Pelicans basketball to as many fans as possible across the Gulf Coast, says Dennis Lauscha, Team President, New Orleans Pelicans. Our partnership with Gray Media and FOX 8, complemented by streaming access through Pelicans+, allows us to pair first-class Pelicans coverage with broad accessibility throughout our region, giving fans more flexibility in how they watch.

We are thrilled to offer even more Pelicans games this season on WVUE FOX 8, says Mikel Schaefer, General Manager, FOX 8. We are always striving to make as many games available free to Pelicans fans and with a new coach and a lot of great talent, we know it will be an exciting season.

Joel Meyers (14th season, play-by-play) and Antonio Daniels (7th season, color analyst) return to the television booth. Andrew Lopez returns for his third season as sideline reporter. Kelly Crull joins as host of pregame, halftime, and postgame studio shows, bringing experience from NBA on TNT, NBA TV, TBS, ESPN, and Raycom. Kalia Butler joins as team reporter, previously serving as sideline reporter for the WNBA's Chicago Sky.

WWL Radio (870AM / 105.3FM) will carry all 82 regular season and four preseason games. The radio team includes Todd Graffagnini (play-by-play, 8th season), John DeShazier (color analyst, 15th season), and Gus Kattengell (pregame/halftime/postgame host, 3rd season).

GCSEN's regional broadcast footprint covers markets in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, with a full affiliate station list available from the team.

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