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New Orleans is one of the most passionate sports cities in America. Saints game days shut down the whole city. Pelicans fans pack Smoothie King Center. LSU Tigers are a religion across the state. PlayMaxTV delivers every game on every network — for $20/month with no cable contract.
New Orleans residents are primarily served by Cox Communications, one of the largest cable providers in the Gulf South. Cox's sports-tier packages run $85–$130/month before internet and equipment fees. Spectrum serves parts of the metro area as an alternative, but both providers have faced criticism for rate increases and limited sports channel flexibility.
Unlike markets such as Cleveland or Kansas City, New Orleans doesn't have a collapsed RSN crisis — the Saints and Pelicans are covered primarily through national broadcast deals. But the math still doesn't work: paying $100+/month for cable when PlayMaxTV delivers every Saints, Pelicans, and LSU broadcast for $20/month is an easy decision.
The Saints are the NFC South — a division that features some of the most intense rivalries in the NFL against the Falcons, Buccaneers, and Panthers. Their games air primarily on Fox (NFC games), with national appearances on CBS, NBC Sunday Night Football, and ESPN/ABC Monday Night Football. PlayMaxTV includes all four broadcasters plus NFL Network and RedZone. For the complete NFL cord-cutting breakdown, see our guide to watching NFL without cable.
The Pelicans have built a young, exciting roster anchored at Smoothie King Center. Their nationally televised games appear on ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV — all included in PlayMaxTV. With a competitive Western Conference schedule, the Pelicans regularly appear on primetime national broadcasts. For more NBA cord-cutting context, see our NBA without cable guide.
Louisiana is LSU country — Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge is one of the loudest venues in college football, and the fanbase extends well into metro New Orleans. LSU sports broadcast on SEC Network (flagship channel), ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, and ABC. PlayMaxTV includes all of them, giving you every LSU football and basketball game from your New Orleans living room.
New Orleans has been awarded an NWSL expansion team set to begin play in 2026. NWSL games air on CBS, Paramount+, and ION — channels included in PlayMaxTV for the broadcast windows.
| Service | Monthly Cost | Saints Coverage | LSU SEC Network | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayMaxTV | From $20 | ✅ All broadcasters | ✅ SEC Network | ❌ None |
| Cox Communications | $85–$130+ | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ 1–2 year |
| Spectrum | $80–$120+ | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Annual |
| YouTube TV | $72.99 | ✅ Yes | ✅ SEC Network | ❌ None |
| Sling TV (Blue) | $40 | ⚠️ Partial (Fox/NBC) | ❌ No | ❌ None |
Yes. Fox (primary NFC carrier), CBS, NBC, and ESPN/ABC all cover Saints games and are included in every PlayMaxTV plan. NFL Network and RedZone are also included. The only exception is Amazon Thursday Night Football, which requires a Prime subscription. Start your free trial and test it on game day. See our full NFL cord-cutting guide for more detail.
Yes. SEC Network is included in PlayMaxTV along with ESPN, CBS, and ABC — covering every major LSU football and basketball game. Browse the full channel list to confirm availability.
Yes. Cox Communications provides reliable broadband throughout metro New Orleans and is fully compatible with IPTV streaming. We recommend wired Ethernet or strong 5GHz Wi-Fi for live sports during Saints game days when neighborhood network load can spike. Try PlayMaxTV free on your connection.
Yes — ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV carry all nationally televised Pelicans games and are included in PlayMaxTV. For more on NBA streaming options, see our NBA without cable guide. View all PlayMaxTV plans.
PlayMaxTV starts at $20/month for a single connection vs Cox's $85–$130/month for a sports package. Most New Orleans households switching from Cox save $65–$110 every month. See all plans and pricing including multi-month discounts.
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