NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans Pelicans fans will soon have a new way to watch their team, thanks to a new broadcast agreement between DIRECTV and the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (GCSEN), officials announced Friday (Sept. 12).
Beginning in Fall 2025, DIRECTV, DIRECTV Stream, and U-verse subscribers in 14 television markets across the Gulf Coast will be able to access non-national network Pelicans games through GCSEN.
WVUE-TV and Gray Media are thrilled to announce that DIRECTV will now offer the Gulf Coast...
WVUE-TV and Gray Media are thrilled to announce that DIRECTV will now offer the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (GCSEN), bringing New Orleans Pelicans games to DIRECTV, DIRECTV Stream and U-Verse subscribers within the 14 television markets where GCSEN is available.(FOX 8)
“KNOE is excited that our loyal DirecTV viewers will be able to enjoy the Pelicans games this season on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network,” said KNOE Vice President and General Manager Eric Walters.
DIRECTV is aiming to launch GCSEN in time for the 2025-26 NBA season, expanding access to the Pelicans’ regional broadcasts for millions of new viewers across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
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“DIRECTV’s addition of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network is a major step forward in bringing Pelicans basketball to fans across our region,” said Greg Bensel, Senior Vice President of Communications, Broadcasting, Community, and Government Relations for the Saints and Pelicans. “This partnership gives us the potential to reach millions of new viewers. As GCSEN continues to grow, we’re listening to our fans and working to ensure everyone has the opportunity to watch Pelicans broadcasts.”
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The Pelicans will tip off their regular season on Wednesday, October 22, on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies. The game will be simulcast on WVUE-FOX 8, with coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. with the Pelicans Pregame Show, followed by tipoff at 7 p.m.
GCSEN also features original sports and entertainment programming across its 14 Gulf Coast markets. In addition to Pelicans coverage, the network airs regional favorites such as the Saints Kick-Off Show and the Black & Gold Postgame Show, solidifying its role as a go-to destination for Gulf Coast sports fans.
Delta Media Corporation of Lafayette and Gray Media's Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment...
Delta Media Corporation of Lafayette and Gray Media's Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network announced Wednesday (Oct. 16) a partnership to bring free, over-the-air coverage of most New Orleans Pelicans games to Acadiana. Lafayette becomes the 14th market to carry the NBA team's games on GCSEN.(WVUE-Fox 8)
Stay tuned for more updates on the full schedule and programming details as we gear up for an action-packed season.
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