NBA · Game guide
Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
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New Orleans area · Pelicans local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New Orleans Pelicans announcement, Sep 30 2026
Miami area · Heat local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Miami HEAT schedule release (heat.com), Aug 13, 2026
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Heat vs Pelicans: quick answers
What time is the Heat vs Pelicans game?
- Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans starts on Sat, Jan 2 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Heat vs Pelicans on?
- The game is on GCSEN and WVUE FOX 8 in the New Orleans area and WPLG Local 10 in the Miami area.
How can I stream Heat vs Pelicans?
- In the New Orleans area it streams on Pelicans+; in the Miami area it streams on LOCAL 10 Plus Platinum app; outside both teams' home markets it is on NBA League Pass.
Is Heat vs Pelicans on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (GCSEN)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVAll 14 GCSEN markets (LA/MS/AL) | Ch. 676-6 | source |
| XfinityBirmingham, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Meridian, Mobile, Monroe | Ch. Birmingham 221 SD/1173 HD; Hattiesburg & Jackson 217 SD/1177 HD; Meridian 251 SD/1174 HD; Mobile 187 SD/1182 HD; Monroe 220 SD/1176 HD | source (report) |
| CoxNew Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Mobile | Ch. 10 (New Orleans); 22 (Baton Rouge, Lafayette); 78 (Mobile) | source (report) |
| DirecTV StreamAll 14 GCSEN markets (LA/MS/AL) | Ch. 676 | source (report) |
WVUE FOX 8
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 8 | source |
WPLG Local 10
Also carried by DirecTV, Xfinity, Breezeline (channel number depends on your area). Not on DISH, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
More Heat–Pelicans games this season
6:00 PM ET · 3:00 PM PT · at Miami
Local: WPLG Local 10, LOCAL 10 Plus Platinum app and GCSEN