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All locally broadcast Saints preseason games will air on WVUE/FOX 8
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, The New Orleans Saints and Gray Media announced that 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.
Dennis Lauscha, President of the New Orleans Saints said, “As the media landscape evolves, our focus remains on delivering first-class coverage and unique access to our fans. 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:
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:
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 on Sunday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. CT and Monday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. CT
Sandy Breland, Chief Operating Officer of Gray said, “We’re thrilled to extend our important partnership with the New Orleans Saints and continue providing Saints fans with unmatched, exclusive coverage. 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.
