BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – WAFB and Gray Media introduced Friday that DIRECTV has reached an settlement to carry the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (GCSEN), bringing New Orleans Pelicans games to 1000’s of latest households throughout the Gulf Coast.
The deal means DIRECTV, DIRECTV Stream, and U-Verse subscribers in 14 tv markets the place GCSEN is offered could have entry to Pelicans games not airing on nationwide networks
DIRECTV is focusing on a Fall 2025 launch for the channel.
“DIRECTV’s addition of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network is a major step forward in bringing Pelicans basketball to fans across our region,” stated Greg Bensel, Senior Vice President of Communications, Broadcasting, Community, and Government Relations for the Saints and Pelicans. “This partnership gives us the potential to reach millions of new viewers. As GCSEN continues to grow, we’re listening to our fans and working to ensure everyone has the opportunity to watch Pelicans broadcasts.”
The Pelicans open the common season on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Memphis in opposition to the Grizzlies. GCSEN will broadcast the pregame present at 6:30 p.m. adopted by tipoff at 7 p.m.
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