Gray Media, WVUE Fox 8, and the New Orleans Saints have announced a five-year extension to their broadcast partnership, solidifying their collaboration through the 2029 NFL season. The renewed deal reinforces a longstanding relationship that continues to deliver exclusive, local coverage of Saints football to fans across the Gulf Coast.

The extension kicks off in August 2025 with live broadcasts of all three Saints preseason games, airing on Gray’s 15-station Saints Preseason Network, including WVUE Fox 8 in New Orleans. Each game will also be rebroadcast on Gray’s Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network (GCSEN) the following day.

2025 Saints Preseason Schedule

• August 10: at Los Angeles Chargers – 3:05 PM CT

• August 17: vs Jacksonville Jaguars – 12:00 PM CT

• August 23: vs Denver Broncos – 12:00 PM CT

New Programming for Saints Fans on Fox 8 and GCSEN

As part of the renewed agreement, WVUE and the Saints will co-produce an expanded slate of exclusive Saints programming, giving fans deeper access and behind-the-scenes content throughout the year. New and returning content includes:

New on GCSEN:

• The Draft Show LIVE

• Daily Training Camp Show – Live from Saints camp

• Extended Pre-Game Show – Live broadcasts throughout the season

• Post-Game Locker Room Show

• Saints All Access & Saints Insider Podcasts

Weekly Programming on WVUE Fox 8 and GCSEN:

• Live Tailgate – Before every Saints game

• Final Play – Sundays at 10:35 PM CT

• Black & Gold Review – Mondays at 10:35 PM CT

• Game Plan – Wednesdays at 10:35 PM CT

• Overtime Podcast – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Exclusive NFL Documentary: “Waiting on Moore”

As part of the expanded content lineup, Gray Media will debut “Waiting on Moore”, a behind-the-scenes NFL Films-style documentary chronicling the arrival of new Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore. This special will air on GCSEN on June 8th and 9th at 7:00 PM CT.

Leadership Commentary

“We’re thrilled to extend our important partnership with the New Orleans Saints and continue providing fans with unmatched, exclusive coverage,”
— Sandy Breland, COO, Gray Media

“Gray Media and FOX 8 have been exceptional partners... We’re thrilled to expand this relationship and elevate the way Saints fans experience our team.”
— Dennis Lauscha, President, New Orleans Saints

The extended broadcast agreement between Gray Media, WVUE Fox 8, and the New Orleans Saints reflects a shared commitment to delivering premium, hyperlocal NFL coverage. With expanded programming, a growing regional network, and deeper fan engagement opportunities, Saints football coverage is poised to reach new heights heading into the 2025 season and beyond.

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