The New Orleans Saints are heading into a crucial divisional showdown this Sunday, Dec. 7, as they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. And for fans wondering whether they’ll be able to catch the action on their local CBS station, here’s what you need to know.
This NFC South clash is getting solid regional coverage. The entire Saints home market is locked in - that means all of Louisiana, most of Mississippi, and parts of the Texas-Oklahoma-Arkansas corner near Shreveport will have the game on their local CBS affiliate. That’s no surprise, given the Saints’ deep-rooted fanbase across the Gulf South.
On the other side, the Bucs’ home territory is also covered, with Tampa and Orlando tuning in. But the broadcast reach doesn’t stop there. Fans in the Carolinas - particularly around Charlotte and into South Carolina - will also get the game, a nod to the broader NFC South interest in the matchup.
And here's an interesting wrinkle: a sizable chunk of Oklahoma will be dialed in as well. That’s thanks to Baker Mayfield’s college ties - the former Oklahoma Sooner still draws attention in that region, and with him under center for Tampa Bay, local interest remains strong.
Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. CT / 1 p.m.
ET, and CBS Sports will have the broadcast. Kevin Harlan and Trent Green will be in the booth, bringing their usual mix of energy and insight, while Melanie Collins will be on the sideline with updates throughout the game.
For fans outside those markets, it’s worth checking your local listings or referring to the latest broadcast map from 506 Sports to see if your area made the cut. This game carries real weight in the NFC South standings, and with both teams fighting for positioning down the stretch, it’s one you won’t want to miss.