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Saints vs. Cardinals | 2025 NFL Week 1 | Gameday Guide

Helpful tips and information for the New Orleans Saints' Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals

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SAINTS-CARDINALS GAME DETAILS & HOW TO WATCH INFORMATION

SAINTS-CARDINALS GAME OVERVIEW:

The Saints will open up the 2025 season at the Caesars Superdome against the Arizona Cardinals. The Saints have won their last six season openers, dating back to a 30-28 victory over the Houston Texans in 2019, the longest active streak in the NFL. The Cardinals lead the regular season series 16-15, but the Saints captured the 2009 NFC Divisional Playoff over Arizona, 45-14 at the Caesars Superdome. The two teams last faced each other in 2022 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Az., where the Cardinals pulled away with a 42-34 victory.

SAINTS-CARDINALS TV & RADIO BROADCAST INFORMATION:

Fans can catch the action on the following television and radio stations:

  • TV: CBS (WWL 4 Locally)
    Announcers: Tom McCarthy (play-by-play), Ross Tucker and Logan Ryan (color analysts) and Tiffany Blackmon (sideline reporter)
  • Local radio: WWL-870 AM and 105.3 FM
    Announcers: Mike Hoss (play-by-play), Deuce McAllister (color analyst), and Jeff Nowak (sideline)
  • Spanish language radio: Tropical Radio 830 AM, 94.7 FM (Baton Rouge) and 105.7 FM (New Orleans)
    Announcers: Mario Jerez (play-by-play), Juan Carlos Ramos (color analyst), and Victor Quinonez (sideline reporter)

NFL GAME STREAMING & HOW TO WATCH DETAILS:

With NFL+, Saints fans can take their game on the go. NFL+ offers fans in the New Orleans market access to every Saints Sunday afternoon game live on phones and tablets. Additionally, fans can also watch every prime-time regular season and postseason game on mobile devices, including the three Saints appearances during prime time this season. Additional benefits to NFL+ users include live local and national audio for every NFL game, NFL Network shows on-demand, NFL Films archives and more.

NFL+ is available in the NFL App across all app stores for $6.99/month or $49.99/year. Fans can upgrade to NFL+ Premium for $14.99/month or $99.99/year, which offers all of the features of NFL+ as well as NFL RedZone, full and condensed game replays and the All-22 Coaches Film.

SAINTS MOBILE APP PRESENTED BY VERIZON:

Enhance your gameday experience at the Caesars Superdome or from at home with advanced game stats, play-by-play, video highlights, live pregame and postgame reactions + more! DOWNLOAD SAINTS APP

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS GAMEDAY POLICIES & PROCEDURES

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

We are thrilled to welcome you back to a reimagined Caesars Superdome, which has been thoughtfully redesigned to more efficiently and seamlessly elevate your gameday. Every Saints fan will experience the venue in a new way. From a premium design, expedited entry including express escalators, culinary variety, and elevated service, there is no place like Dome! To ensure an enjoyable experience, we encourage you to refer to your Personal Game Plan and review the following important updates below so you are ready for gameday. HERE IS OUR FULL LIST OF WHAT FANS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE ARRIVING ON GAMEDAY.

MOBILE TICKETING & PARKING:

The Saints have shifted to 100% mobile tickets and parking passes. Prior to entering a parking garage or the stadium, you'll need to present your parking pass or tickets on your mobile phone, using either the SAINTS APP or SeatGeek app. Saints ticket holders looking for more information about accessing, transferring, or selling your tickets can find more information and step-by-step tutorials on our MOBILE TICKETS GUIDE.

Reminder: Champions Square will only be available to ticketed guests. You will now be screened, and your tickets scanned at our two Champions Square entrances (LaSalle St. by Dave Dixon Dr. or Sugar Bowl Dr.) on the street level.

Once you enter Champions Square, you are now in the action and are able to navigate the full exterior of the Caesars Superdome, 360°. As a reminder, gates at the Caesars Superdome will continue to open 2 hours before kickoff and re-entry will not be permitted once you enter through the Champions Square entrances.

CLEAR BAG POLICY REMINDER:

The NFL strongly encourages fans not to bring any bags, but fans will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium:

  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags that fit within the permissible dimensions. Official NFL team logo clear plastic tote bags will be available through club merchandise outlets or at nflshop.com.
  • No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag.
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziplock bag or similar).
  • Logo can only be on one side of the bag.
  • Small bags, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags.

GAMEDAY PARKING & TRAFFIC:

Due to increased security measures at NFL stadiums, vehicles parking in certain areas of Caesars Superdome parking garages will now be subject to security screenings at every home game. During the course of the 2025 NFL season, ASM will implement enhanced vehicle screening of all vehicles that pass through and park within close proximity of the building. Only vehicles parking within close proximity to the stadium will be subject to the enhanced EOD canine search. This would include guests who are parking in the A, B or C lanes of Caesars Superdome Garages 1, 2, 5 and 6 and both ADA East and West Lots. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PARKING AND TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Want the latest up-to-the-minute traffic alerts on your way to the Caesars Superdome? Simply download the SAINTS APP presented by Verizon and turn on Gameday Traffic Alerts to receive notifications straight to your phone to make your gameday commute a breeze.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS GAMEDAY ENTERTAINMENT

PREGAME & HALFTIME PERFORMANCES:

Champions Square will be open for pre-game festivities three hours prior to kick off and will include a special performance by Big Sam's Funky Nation. It will conclude 45 minutes before kick off. Concessions and merchandise sales in Champions Square will be cashless.

Reminder: Champions Square will only be available to ticketed guests. You will now be screened, and your tickets scanned at our two Champions Square entrances (LaSalle St. by Dave Dixon Dr. or Sugar Bowl Dr.) on the street level.

Once you enter Champions Square, you are now in the action and are able to navigate the full exterior of the Caesars Superdome, 360°. As a reminder, gates at the Caesars Superdome will continue to open 2 hours before kickoff and re-entry will not be permitted once you enter through the Champions Square entrances.

This week's National Anthem will be performed by Ron Hadley and the Worship Squad and fans will enjoy an performance by Mannie Fresh at halftime.

SAINTS GAMEDAY BELL PRESENTED BY CAESARS:

Ring in a new gameday tradition on Sunday as we introduce our Saints Gameday Bell presented by Caesars in Champions Square this season. Inspired by the city's iconic St. Louis Cathedral, various Saints legends will be on hand to ring the bell at 90, 60 and 30 minutes prior to kickoff as a cue for our fans to start moving into the Caesars Superdome to bring the energy as our Saints take the field! Fans will also be able to ring the bell virtually with the team on the SAINTS MOBILE APP all season long.

LIGHT UP THE DOME:

Be a part of the pregame show this season! Exclusively on the SAINTS MOBILE APP, fans can Light Up the Dome during player introductions. Activate the feature on your mobile device and participate in a synchronized light show with your fellow Saints fans.

In order to participate, fans will need to have the most up-to-date version of the SAINTS MOBILE APP and grant permission for the app to use their microphone, as the light show is activated by the in-arena audio. Fans are encouraged to download the Saints app prior to entering the Caesars Superdome and have their phones open and ready prior to introductions. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS.

50/50 RAFFLE WEEK:

Fans will have a chance to participate in our 50/50 raffle online! Purchase tickets now through the end of the third quarter on gameday to benefit Feeding Louisiana. CLICK HERE FOR 50/50 RAFFLE DETAILS, TICKET PRICES AND WINNING NUMBERS

SAINTS PRO SHOP:

Fans can shop the latest collection of official team gear at the Saints Pro Shop at Gate A Ground, Gate H Plaza, or Gate F Terrace in addition to our satellite locations at Champions Square, exterior locations at Gate B & G, Plaza level kiosks at Gates B & D, Loge level kiosks at Gates A & E and Terrance level kiosks at Gate B. Fans will also be able to purchase this season's collaboration with Queen of Sparkles.

GAMEDAY PROGRAM:

Fans have a chance to purchase the Saints Gameday Program online this season, courtesy of Renaissance Publishing. CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW

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