The New Orleans Pelicans weren’t the worst team in the Western Conference last season, but they were close. Fans hope watching the Pelicans in 2026-2027 will be much less frustrating.
Former No. 1 pick Zion Williamson is still on the team, but yet to realize his full potential. And the team didn’t do much in the offseason to materially improve the roster around him.
Expectations are low for New Orleans, but fans won’t be deterred. To help you watch the Pelicans on their journey, we’ve created this complete guide to their TV schedule and viewing options.
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What channels have New Orleans Pelicans games?
Most in-market Pelicans games air on the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (GCSEN). The over-the-air network from Gray Media includes 14 affiliate stations across Louisiana and parts of Mississippi and Alabama.
In 2026-2027, Fox 8 (WVUE-DT) will simulcast 20 Pelicans games.
National coverage for the Pelicans appears on ABC, ESPN, and NBC. You’ll also find a new slate of games streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium.
If you’re outside the Gulf Coast region, NBA League Pass is the best option to watch out-of-market games. But keep in mind that local and national blackouts apply.
Want radio coverage? Locally, you can listen to the Pelicans on WWL Radio and its wide-spanning affiliate network. You can also stream game audio via the Audacy app or get every broadcast nationwide on NBA League Pass Audio.
2026-2027 New Orleans Pelicans TV schedule
The Pelicans schedule is lacking nationally televised games. But if the team gets hot, fans will want to keep track of what games are coming up on the calendar.
Scroll down for the full Pelicans TV schedule with tip-off times and channel listings. It’s your one-stop reference for every local GCSEN broadcast and national window throughout the season.
NBA - New Orleans Pelicans Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | |||
Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
At Miami Heat | Thursday, Oct. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | GCSEN |
Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 8:00 p.m. | NBA TV, GCSEN | |
Friday, Oct. 16 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
October | |||
Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
At Utah Jazz | Friday, Oct. 23 | 9:30 p.m. | GCSEN |
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 9:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 7:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
November | |||
Monday, Nov. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Friday, Nov. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
At LA Clippers | Sunday, Nov. 8 | 9:00 p.m. | GCSEN |
Monday, Nov. 9 | 10:00 p.m. | NBA TV, GCSEN | |
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Friday, Nov. 13 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Saturday, Nov. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Monday, Nov. 16 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Friday, Nov. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Saturday, Nov. 21 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Monday, Nov. 23 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
At LA Clippers | Friday, Nov. 27 | 9:30 p.m. | GCSEN |
Sunday, Nov. 29 | 6:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Monday, Nov. 30 | 10:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
December | |||
Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Sunday, Dec. 13 | 9:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Monday, Dec. 14 | 10:00 p.m. | NBA TV, GCSEN | |
Wednesday, Dec. 16 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Friday, Dec. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Sunday, Dec. 20 | 7:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Monday, Dec. 21 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Wednesday, Dec. 23 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Saturday, Dec. 26 | 6:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Monday, Dec. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Wednesday, Dec. 30 | 7:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Thursday, Dec. 31 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
January | |||
Saturday, Jan. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Monday, Jan. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Wednesday, Jan. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Friday, Jan. 8 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
At Miami Heat | Sunday, Jan. 10 | 6:00 p.m. | GCSEN |
Thursday, Jan. 14 | 2:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Jan. 17 | 10:30 a.m. | ||
Wednesday, Jan. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Friday, Jan. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Monday, Jan. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Wednesday, Jan. 27 | 8:30 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Thursday, Jan. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Saturday, Jan. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | GCSEN | |
February | |||
Monday, Feb. 1 | 7:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Tuesday, Feb. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Thursday, Feb. 4 | 7:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Saturday, Feb. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Monday, Feb. 8 | 7:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Wednesday, Feb. 10 | 7:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Friday, Feb. 12 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Sunday, Feb. 14 | 2:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Tuesday, Feb. 16 | 10:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Wednesday, Feb. 17 | 10:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Thursday, Feb. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
At Phoenix Suns | Saturday, Feb. 27 | 9:00 p.m. | GCSEN |
March | |||
Monday, March 1 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Wednesday, March 3 | 8:30 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Friday, March 5 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Saturday, March 6 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Monday, March 8 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Wednesday, March 10 | 7:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Friday, March 12 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Saturday, March 13 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Tuesday, March 16 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Thursday, March 18 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Friday, March 19 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Sunday, March 21 | 3:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Tuesday, March 23 | 7:30 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Friday, March 26 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Sunday, March 28 | 7:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Wednesday, March 31 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
April | |||
Saturday, April 3 | 5:00 p.m. | GCSEN, WVUE-DT | |
Monday, April 5 | 8:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
Tuesday, April 6 | 9:00 p.m. | GCSEN | |
At Utah Jazz | Thursday, April 8 | 9:00 p.m. | GCSEN |
Sunday, April 11 | 6:00 p.m. | GCSEN |
Best TV plans for watching the New Orleans Pelicans
The NBA’s new media deal has definitely complicated things for fans this season. If you want to watch every game live, you’ll need separate subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Peacock for their exclusive games, and out-of-market fans will need NBA League Pass.
But for your core TV plan, I’ve broken down my two favorite options below. The first is a great standalone service for local fans, while the second is a more comprehensive live TV package. And don’t forget, most local Pelicans games are actually free with a solid antenna TV setup, which I cover in the Watch for Free section further down.
Pelicans+ ($14.99/mo.)
For fans in the New Orleans market who don’t want a complete live TV package, Pelicans+ is the dedicated option. At $14.99 per month or $99.99 for the whole season, it provides live access to 70+ locally televised Pelicans games on GCSEN, plus replays and team-produced programming.
The service runs through the NBA app, which supports a wide range of popular devices, including smart TVs, tablets, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and web browsers. It’s a clean and simple way to follow Zion and co. all season without needing a traditional cable package.
DIRECTV ($94.99–$174.99/mo.)
If you want one service that does it all, my top recommendation is DIRECTV. In a huge new development, the service now carries GCSEN for in-market fans. When you combine that with its excellent lineup of national channels (ABC, ESPN, NBC), you’re covered for all local Pelicans broadcasts and several primetime games.
DIRECTV is a costly service, but we’re fans of its user experience as well. You get unlimited cloud DVR storage, an intuitive app, and a ton of other great channels to fill the void between game days. It’s a fantastic, premium package for any serious sports fan.
How to watch the New Orleans Pelicans for free
Your best and most reliable free viewing option is to use a digital antenna. In-market Pelicans fans can get almost every regular-season game with an antenna, thanks to GCSEN’s affiliate stations. You can also catch any national NBA matchups that air on ABC or NBC.
The antenna itself is a simple one-time purchase. To see which affiliate stations you’re within range of, I recommend using a tool like the FCC’s Reception Map Tool or Antenna Direct’s TV Transmitter Locator.
For national games on cable channels like ESPN, your best strategy is to use a live TV streaming free trial. Services like DIRECTV and Fubo often have five-day trial periods, giving you short-term access. Just remember to time your sign-up around a big game and cancel before the trial ends.
What channel is Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network?
Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network is the in-market TV home of the New Orleans Pelicans, taking over from the shuttered Bally Sports New Orleans. It’s not a single channel, but instead a collection of 14 over-the-air stations throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. For cord-cutters in the region, games are also available to stream on Pelicans+.
You can find the complete list of all 14 GCSEN affiliate stations in the drop-down menu below. If you live outside of these broadcast areas, you’ll need an NBA League Pass subscription to watch the GCSEN games.
| TV market | Channel # | Station |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | 25.2 | KLGC |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 9.3 | WAFB |
| Biloxi, MS | 51.3 | WTBL |
| Birmingham, AL | 6.3 | WBRC |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 18.2 | WLHA |
| Jackson, MS | 3.3 | WLBT |
| Lafayette, LA | 25.1 | KXKW |
| Lake Charles, LA | 32.1 | KGCH |
| Meridian, MS | 15.5 | WOOK |
| Mobile, AL | 10.5 | WALA |
| Monroe, LA | 24.1 | KCWL |
| Montgomery, AL | 12.3 | WSFA |
| New Orleans, LA | 7.1 | WVUE |
| Shreveport, LA | 12.2 | KSLA |
Data effective as of post date.
How to watch the New Orleans Pelicans FAQ
Do I need cable to watch the Pelicans on GCSEN?
No, you don’t. GCSEN carries Pelicans games across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama on Gray Media affiliates like WVUE 8 (FOX) in New Orleans. You can access it with a basic digital antenna or through select streaming services.
Can I watch the Pelicans on NBA League Pass?
Yes, you can watch the New Orleans Pelicans on NBA League Pass only if you’re outside the Gulf South broadcast region. But you’ll still run into blackouts when games air nationally or locally, like when the Pelicans play your in-market team.
Who’s the head coach of the Pelicans?
As of the 2026-2027 season, the Pelicans are coached by Jamahl Mosley, who was hired in May 2026.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com Contributing Writer, Creshonda Smith, spent hours scouring the web to find the best services so you can watch your Pelicans in action. From checking which stations carry GCSEN to confirming every national network and streaming partner, she pieced together the most up-to-date viewing guide for New Orleans basketball fans.
She reviewed every matchup and blackout rule with care to make sure you know exactly where to watch Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and the rest of the squad take the court this season. For more on how we approach accuracy and transparency, check out our How We Rank page.
