On February 11, 2026, Detroit’s 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM), owned by Audacy, announced it has renewed its multi-year agreement to continue serving as the official radio home of the Detroit Lions. The station will broadcast all pre-season, regular season, and post-season games, strengthening the connection between the team and its regional fanbase.
Executives Express Commitment to Strong Fan Engagement
Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager at Audacy Detroit, emphasized the symbolic role the Lions play in the community and the station’s dedication to providing a top-quality listening experience for fans.
“In Detroit, the Lions represent our resilience and our pride. We are honored to extend our long-standing partnership with the team, serving as the bridge between the field and the fans,”
Kenyon stated. She added,
“This extension underscores our deep commitment to the team and to delivering the most authentic and highest quality game-day experience to the dedicated Lions fans across the region and beyond.”
Rod Wood, President and CEO of the Detroit Lions, expressed gratitude for the continued collaboration with 97.1 The Ticket. He commented,
“We are grateful to continue our partnership with 97.1 The Ticket as the radio home of Detroit Lions football. This is a partnership that ensures a strong connection to our fans through the most prominent sports station in the area for years to come.”
Expanded Programming Features Team Personalities and Game Coverage
Alongside game broadcasts, the partnership will maintain the popular Lions Review Show, hosted by Dan Miller, the Lions Radio Network’s play-by-play announcer, together with 97.1 The Ticket personalities Will Burchfield and Bob Wojnowski. The show airs weekly on Mondays during the season from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, beginning August 31.
Regular appearances from key team members, including starting quarterback Jared Goff and Head Coach Dan Campbell, will continue on the station’s morning and midday programs. Fans can hear these guests on Costa & Jansen with Heather airing 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET and on The Karsch & Anderson Show from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET throughout the season.
Accessibility and Additional Audacy Sports Offerings
Listeners can access 97.1 The Ticket broadcasts on the Detroit FM dial (WXYT-FM) as well as nationwide via the Audacy app and website. The station also maintains an active presence on social media platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, providing fans multiple ways to stay connected.
Audacy’s extensive sports portfolio features 40 owned-and-operated sports stations, more than 160 sports streaming channels on its app, and a leading podcast network with over 600 titles. As the official audio and podcast partner of Major League Baseball, Audacy also produces sports video content available across platforms such as YouTube, CBS Sports Network, SNY, Stadium, Monumental Sports, CHSN, and Twitch.
Impact of the Partnership on Detroit’s Sports Landscape
This extension reinforces 97.1 The Ticket’s pivotal role in Detroit’s sports media environment, ensuring that Lions fans receive comprehensive, high-quality coverage and exclusive insights directly from the team. The continued partnership highlights the station’s dedication to supporting Detroit’s football community and delivering engaging content both on game days and throughout the season. As the Lions strive for success on the field, this collaboration will keep fans closely connected to every development and performance in the years ahead.
