Overview
- Audacy announced Tuesday it will end KNX’s 97.1 FM news simulcast and launch 97.1 The Fan on May 11.
- KNX News will continue on AM 1070 and on 97.1 HD2, a digital subchannel found in many newer car radios, as well as streaming on the Audacy app.
- The new station will center on local hosts during daytime hours to focus on Southern California teams and stories.
- Live play-by-play will not air at launch because KLAC holds current rights to the Dodgers, Clippers, Chargers and UCLA football.
- Audacy says the move expands its sports footprint to 22 FM stations and targets rising interest ahead of the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.