The New Orleans Saints and Gray Media announced today a five-year extension of their broadcast partnership, reaffirming Gray Media, WVUE FOX 8, and the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network as the Official Broadcast Partner of the New Orleans Saints. The agreement will continue through the conclusion of the 2029 NFL season.
This extension strengthens a longstanding partnership built on shared values of community engagement and comprehensive sports coverage, and further unites Gray Media's regional presence with the Saints' storied tradition and fan base.
"As the media landscape evolves, our focus remains on delivering first-class coverage and unique access to our fans," said Dennis Lauscha, President of the New Orleans Saints. "Gray Media and FOX 8 are outstanding partners who set the standard for regional sports broadcasting. We're excited to expand this relationship and continue enhancing the way Saints fans experience their team."
Beginning with the 2025 preseason, all locally broadcast Saints preseason games will continue to air on WVUE FOX 8, with the following matchups already scheduled:
- August 10 – at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 PM CT
- August 17 – vs Jacksonville, 12:00 PM CT
- August 23 – vs Denver, 12:00 PM CT
In addition to preseason coverage, Gray Media and the Saints are proud to introduce a slate of all-new shoulder programming airing on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network. With a reach of over 10 million fans across the Gulf Coast region, the programming lineup will include:
- 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 the Saints Insider Podcasts
To celebrate the next chapter of this partnership, Gray Media will also premiere an exclusive NFL Films documentary, Waiting for Moore, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the Saints and newly appointed Head Coach Kellen Moore, which will premiere Sunday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m.
"We're thrilled to extend our important partnership with the New Orleans Saints and continue providing Saints fans with unmatched, exclusive coverage," said Sandy Breland, Chief Operating Officer of Gray and New Orleans resident. "Gray and WVUE FOX 8 are also excited to work with the Saints in bringing more Saints programming to both FOX 8 and the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, and we know viewers will be too." This agreement also highlights Gray Media's deepened relationship with the broader New Orleans sports community. As the Official Broadcast Partner of the New Orleans Pelicans as well, Gray Media will unveil brand-new Pelicans programming this summer, further enriching year-round sports coverage for fans across the region.
About Gray Media
Gray Media Group, Inc. is a leading media company that owns and/or operates high-quality television stations in 113 markets and delivers trusted news, entertainment, and sports content to audiences across the country. WVUE FOX 8 and the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network are key pillars of Gray's regional sports coverage.
