BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Gray Media, WBRC 6 News, and the Saints signed a five-year extension to their long-standing broadcast partnership through the conclusion of the 2029 NFL season. The extension kicks off with all three 2025 preseason games starting Aug.10, when the Saints travel to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers.
Extending this agreement cements the bond between Gray Media, WBRC, and the Saints, reenforcing their shared commitment to providing the community with unparalleled sports coverage and access to the region’s biggest and most impactful teams.
The 2025 Saints Pre-Season Match Ups are as follows:Aug. 10 – at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m. CTAug. 17 – vs Jacksonville, 12 p.m. CTAug. 23 – vs Denver, 12 p.m. CT
As the Official Television Broadcast Partner of the New Orleans Saints, the pre-season games will air on Gray’s 15-station Saints Pre-Season Network, including locally on WBRC. In addition, Gray Media’s Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network (GCSEN) will rebroadcast each preseason game the following day.
“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 Media. “Gray and WBRC are also excited to work with the Saints in bringing more Saints programming to both WBRC and the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, and we know viewers will be too.”
“As the media landscape continues to evolve, our priority remains delivering first-class coverage and unique access to our fans,” said Dennis Lauscha, President of the New Orleans Saints. “Gray Media and WBRC have been exceptional partners, setting the standard for regional sports broadcasting. We’re thrilled to expand this relationship and elevate the way Saints fans experience our team.”
Saints Programming on GCSEN
WBRC and the Saints will co-produce all-new exclusive Saints-related programming to air on the GCSEN.
The Draft Show LIVEDaily Training Camp Show, hosted live from Saints Training CampExtended Pre-Game Show, live throughout the seasonPost-Game Locker Room Show, live following each gameSaints All Access and the Saints Insider Podcasts
WBRC will produce five weekly Saints-related programs to air on WBRC and/or the GCSEN.
Live Tailgate – Before each Saints gameFinal Play – Sundays at 10:35 p.m. CTBlack & Gold Review – Mondays at 10:35 p.m. CTGame Plan – Wednesdays at 10:35 p.m. CTOvertime Podcast – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Gray Media will also premiere an exclusive NFL Films documentary “Waiting on Moore,” a behind-the-scenes look at the Saints and new Head Coach Kellen Moore on GCSEN Sunday and Monday June 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. CT.
The GCSEN consists of 13 regional television markets.
Saints Pre-Season Network AffiliatesWVUE Ch-7.1 – New Orleans, LA
WBRC Ch-6.3 – Birmingham, AL
WAFB Ch-9.3 – Baton Rouge, LA
KGCH Ch-32.1 – Lake Charles, LA
WLBT Ch-3.3 – Jackson, MS
WLHA Ch-18.2 – Hattiesburg, MSKSLA Ch-12.2 – Shreveport, LA
WOOK Ch-15.5 – Meridian, MSWALA Ch-10.5 – Mobile, AL
KLGC Ch-25.2 – Alexandria, LaKCWL Ch-24.1 – Monroe, LA
WTBL Ch-51.3 – Biloxi-Gulfport, MS
K36QM, Ch-36.1 – Lafayette, LA
WSFA Ch-12.3 – Montgomery, AL
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