Bills Add ESPN New York 1050 AM to 23-Station Radio Network

Overview

• The Buffalo Bills confirmed that ESPN New York 1050 AM will carry Bills games for the 2026 season as part of a 23-station network led by flagship 97 Rock WGRF-FM.
• Good Karma Brands brokered the affiliation between the Bills and ESPN New York, and the station confirmed the deal in an official tweet announcing 1050 AM as the new Bills radio home.
• Only the 1050 AM signal will carry games; ESPN New York’s 880 AM frequency will not air Bills broadcasts.
• The deal sits outside the NFL’s 75-mile territorial restriction because Buffalo and New York City are separated by more than 350 miles, a fact commentators say weakens long-standing market exclusivity.
• Analysts say the move reflects the Bills’ wider following driven by recent success and Josh Allen’s profile, and it could prompt other teams and station groups to pursue out-of-market radio affiliates to boost listener access and station cume.