97.1 The Fan

Ohio's Sports Destination

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Sports, Sports Talk, Talk +2

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Frequency

97.1 FM

📖 About

97.1 The Fan (WBNS-FM) is a commercial sports radio station serving Columbus, Ohio, and the surrounding Central Ohio market. Broadcasting at 97.1 FM, the station is a major destination for sports fans, featuring local sports talk, live game coverage, expert analysis, interviews, syndicated sports programming and extensive coverage of teams and events important to Ohio sports fans. 97.1 The Fan is the flagship radio home of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Columbus Blue Jackets, and also carries coverage associated with the Columbus Crew, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds and other major sports properties. The station combines locally produced shows and personalities with nationally syndicated sports programming, giving listeners a mix of Columbus sports news, Ohio State coverage, professional sports discussion, game analysis and opinion-driven sports talk. Its programming lineup includes shows such as T-Bone & Tyvis, Bishop & Friends, Rothman & Ice, Common Man & Timmy and The Buckeye Show, along with Westwood One Sports programming and live sports broadcasts. 97.1 The Fan also provides online streaming and digital content, including live shows, podcasts, videos and sports programming for listeners who want to follow Columbus and Ohio sports from anywhere.

📋 Details

owner:TEGNA Inc.

market:Columbus, Ohio

licensee:RadiOhio, Incorporated

call sign:WBNS-FM

facility id:54701

sports focus:Ohio State Buckeyes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Crew, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds and other major sports

station brand:97.1 The Fan

broadcast type:FM, HD Radio, Online Streaming

station format:Sports Radio and Sports Talk

digital content:Live online radio, podcasts, interviews, videos, show clips and sports-related digital content

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station history:WBNS-FM has a long broadcasting history in Columbus and evolved into a dedicated sports radio station, adopting the 97.1 The Fan brand for its FM sports format.

online listening:The station provides an online Listen Live stream carrying its regular radio programming, although certain professional sports broadcasts may be subject to geographic or rights restrictions.

primary audience:Sports fans in Columbus, Central Ohio and listeners interested in Ohio and national sports

programming type:Local Sports Talk, Live Sports, Sports News, Sports Analysis and Syndicated Sports Programming

notable programming:T-Bone & Tyvis, Bishop & Friends, Rothman & Ice, Common Man & Timmy, The Buckeye Show, Westwood One Sports and live sports coverage

community of license:Columbus, Ohio

flagship affiliations:Ohio State Sports Network and Columbus Blue Jackets Radio Network