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The NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans have unveiled their new direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service, Pelicans+. The service is powered by Kiswe and the NBA’s Next Gen integrated digital platform.
Additionally, with Pelicans+, fans of the team can watch all locally televised Pelicans games live, along with access to watch the pre- and post-game shows, game replays and other team content. The live game streams on Pelicans+ will be simulcast with over-the-air broadcasts on the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network. The games are called by play-by-play announcer Joel Meyers, color analyst Antonio Daniels, as well as sideline reporter Andrew Lopez.
“Pelicans+ was designed to be accessible, affordable and flexible to suit every fan’s needs,” said Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha in a release. “Fans can now watch any available Pelicans game from anywhere in our market with this new streaming service.”
“We’re excited to partner with the Pelicans to make their games more accessible to local fans through the direct-to-consumer Pelicans+ streaming platform,” said Kiswe CEO, Glenn Booth. “It is about giving Pelicans fans the flexibility to watch their favorite team wherever they are, while they are on any device. At Kiswe, we take pride in powering platforms that bring teams closer to their fans, while delivering an exceptional viewing experience every time!”
Initially, fans can subscribe to a monthly subscription for $14.99 or buy a season-long subscription for $99.99. Pelicans+ will be available to download and can also be accessed inside the NBA App and at NBA.com. The streaming service is limited to viewers inside the Pelicans coverage territory. Fans outside of the team’s coverage territory can access games via NBA League Pass.
The Pelicans are also one of four other NBA teams are without a regional sports network deal with the others being the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers and the Dallas Mavericks.
