Audacy Sets May 18 Launch for 97.1 The Fan, LA’s First FM Sports Station
Audacy positions the station as a digital-first FM alternative to entrenched AM rivals.
Overview
- Audacy, which unveiled the full weekday schedule Wednesday, set a May 18, 6 a.m. PT debut for 97.1 The Fan, billed as Los Angeles’ first FM all-sports station.
- The morning slot runs 6–10 a.m. with Derek Fisher and Cody Decker co-hosting “Derek & Decker.”
- “Brock & Alex” with Brock Vereen and Alex Curry airs 10 a.m.–2 p.m., followed by “D-Mac & Reiter” with Doug McKain and Bill Reiter from 2–6 p.m.
- Listeners can tune in on 97.1 FM in Los Angeles or stream nationwide on the Audacy app and website, with extra content on X, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and Threads under @TheFanLA.
- The launch comes as Los Angeles readies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LXI in 2027, and the 2028 Olympics, creating a wider stage for local sports talk.