​Audacy Launches 97.1 The Fan In Los Angeles, The First FM All-Sports Brand In LA History

Audacy Now Has Local Sports Brands in All Top 10 Markets in America; Creates an LA Local Sports and News Powerhouse alongside KNX News

LOS ANGELES, CA - April 28, 2026 - Audacy announces the launch of 97.1 The Fan, the first-ever FM all-sports audio brand in Los Angeles history. Debuting May 11 at 6:00 a.m. PT, the station will provide in-depth coverage of the area's professional and college teams, breaking news, and engaging sports conversation, tailor-made for the Southern California sports fan, including the market's only all-live, local weekday sports lineup.

With the addition of 97.1 The Fan to its lineup alongside KNX News 1070, Audacy also increases its commitment to providing Los Angeles with even more of the best in local news, sports, traffic, and information. Both brands will also be available through the Audacy app, partner streaming platforms, and all social channels.

"Los Angeles is the epicenter of the sports world, and 97.1 The Fan is its new voice," said Jeff Federman, Regional President, Audacy West. "With legendary franchises and global events like the FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics on the horizon, the time was right to bring our industry-leading sports programming to this market. The Voice of LA Sports will be a 24/7, multiplatform home where fans are part of the conversation every day, building on the same commitment to local connection that has made KNX News a trusted cornerstone in Los Angeles and strengthening our overall offering."

97.1 The Fan becomes Audacy's 22nd FM sports station, with local brands now spanning all top 10 U.S. markets. As the #1 destination for live sports talk and sports streaming, Audacy delivers a robust portfolio that includes over 40 owned-and-operated sports stations, 160 digital sports channels, and a premier sports podcast network featuring over 600 titles. Audacy is also the flagship home of more than 75 professional and collegiate teams, including the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and Golden State Warriors, and is the official audio streaming partner of Major League Baseball.

"This launch further strengthens Audacy as the unrivaled leader in sports audio, reaching more sports listeners than our eight closest competitors combined," said Chris Oliviero, Chief Business Officer, Audacy. "Adding Los Angeles-one of the most passionate and influential sports markets in the country-completes our presence across the top 10 markets and meaningfully expands our reach and scale. It allows us to deliver even greater impact for listeners and partners through premium content, unmatched distribution, and deeper fan engagement."

Andrew Williams has been named Brand Manager of 97.1 The Fan, overseeing the station's debut programming lineup to be announced in the coming weeks. Williams previously led the BetMGM Network, serving as the architect for their national video and podcast distribution strategies. An industry veteran who began his career in local radio, Williams also held senior leadership roles at SiriusXM and Chicago Fire FC.

Listeners can tune in to 97.1 The Fan in Los Angeles on-air and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station on social media via X, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch and Threads at @TheFanLA.

About Audacy

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