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How to watch Bally Sports New Orleans: Best options 2024

By Lara Vukelich | Last updated 8/25/23

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Streaming Bally Sports New Orleans instead of catching it on cable presents a few distinct advantages. First, you can download the Bally Sports app to watch games and interviews from a long list of supported devices. Not all cable providers provide the ability to view things remotely. Plus, your DVR content is in the cloud and can also be accessed away from home. If you record a Pelicans game while you’re on a plane, you can stream it on your phone when you land.

People in NOLA who want to save a few dollars and enjoy flexible viewing can choose from two providers who have Bally Sports New Orleans.

What is Bally Sports New Orleans?

Bally Sports New Orleans used to be Fox Sports New Orleans. Today, the network focuses on the New Orleans Pelicans NBA team and is available across Louisiana, East Texas, the Florida Panhandle, and parts of Mississippi and Alabama.

Which streaming services offer Bally Sports New Orleans?

	DIRECTV STREAM	FuboTV	Hulu + Live TV	Sling TV	YouTube TV
Bally Sports New Orleans	✓	✓

How to watch Bally Sports New Orleans with DIRECTV STREAM

For years, DIRECTV STREAM was the only streaming service with a contract to carry Bally Sports. It’s worth noting that DIRECTV STREAM offers multiple regional sports networks in some areas, so NOLA customers might also have access to Bally Sports Southwest and Bally Sports Oklahoma.

The service has four packages and Bally Sports is available on the Choice package and above. DIRECTV STREAM offers more channels than many competing streaming services, so you have access to lots of entertainment and news in addition to Bally Sports. Plus, DIRECTV STREAM has a free trial.

What sports offerings does DIRECTV STREAM provide?

DIRECT STREAM also has a lot of sports offerings in addition to Bally Sports coverage. When the Pelicans are not on, you can also change the channel to ESPN, ESPN2, FS1 and FS2, Golf Channel, MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network or the NHL Network.

How to watch Bally Sports New Orleans with Fubo

FuboTV also offers Bally Sports New Orleans available for select customers in eligible areas, and Bally Sports Southwest for many customers in the New Orleans area. FuboTV plans are cheaper than DIRECTV STREAM plans and it started as a sport-specific streamer, so it has a unique focus on sports channels. In addition to regional sports, FuboTV has a lot of major league networks for all customers.

How to watch Bally Sports New Orleans on the Bally Sports Plus app

Another option for watching your local Bally Sports content is the Bally Sports Plus streaming app. Programming includes coverage for 16 NBA teams and 12 NHL teams. MLB coverage is available in select regions with coverage for the Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers, Miami Marlins, Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays. In areas where more than one Bally Sports channel is available, you’ll find an option to bundle the channels for a discounted price.

Bally Sports Plus is available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS and Android devices, and BallySports.com. Start with a 7-day free trial before signing up for a monthly or annual subscription.

Is livestreaming Bally Sports New Orleans worth it?

Livestreaming sports is a more flexible option than cable for a few reasons. First, streaming platforms offer a no-commitment way to watch live programming. You can always cancel at the end of the month if you decide a platform is right for you. Streaming is also more flexible. You can download the apps across all of your devices and log in with the same account to keep up on your shows when you travel or are just out of the house in NOLA.