NEW ORLEANS (KPLC) – KPLC’s parent company, Gray Media, and the New Orleans Saints have 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.
The 2025 Saints’ Sunday pre-season match-ups are as follows:
Aug. 10 – at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m. CTAug. 17 – vs. Jacksonville, noon CTAug. 23 – vs. Denver, noon CT.
As the Official Television Broadcast Partner of the New Orleans Saints, the preseason games will all air on Gray’s 15-station Saints Pre-Season Network. These games will each air on one of KPLC’s channels, with details to be announced.
In addition, Gray Media’s Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network (GCSEN) will rebroadcast each preseason game the following day. GCSEN is available over the air on channel 32.1 in SWLA.
“We’re thrilled to extend our important partnership with the New Orleans Saints and continue providing Saints fans with unmatched, exclusive coverage,” said Gray COO Sandy Breland, a 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.”
“As the media landscape continues to evolve, our priority remains delivering first-class coverage and unique access to our fans,” Saints President Dennis Lauscha said. “Gray Media and FOX 8 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.”
KPLC’s New Orleans sister station, WVUE FOX 8, 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
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.
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