NBA · Game guide
Washington Wizards 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.
Next meeting
Friday, October 16, 2026 · in 3 daysNew Orleans area · Pelicans local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New Orleans Pelicans announcement, Sep 30 2026
Washington area · Wizards local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Monumental Sports & Entertainment release, Sep 17, 2026
Wizards vs Pelicans: quick answers
What time is the Wizards vs Pelicans game?
- Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans starts on Fri, Oct 16 at 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM CT · 6:00 PM MT · 5:00 PM PT.
What channel is Wizards vs Pelicans on?
- The game is on GCSEN and WVUE FOX 8 in the New Orleans area and Monumental Sports Network in the Washington area.
How can I stream Wizards vs Pelicans?
- In the New Orleans area it streams on Pelicans+; in the Washington area it streams on Monumental+ app and Monumental+.
Is Wizards 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 |
Monumental Sports Network
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 642 | source |
Also carried by Xfinity, Verizon Fios, Cox, Optimum, DirecTV Stream. Not on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Wizards–Pelicans games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Washington
Local: Monumental Sports Network, Monumental+ app and Monumental+
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at New Orleans
Local: GCSEN, WVUE FOX 8 and Pelicans+