Audacy announced this past Thursday (11/6) that it will launch the "97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network," a new, centralized hub for sports fans across Michigan on December 1. 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM) will serve as the flagship station of the first-of-its-kind statewide platform produced and distributed by Audacy to unite the biggest sports voices, markets, and fans.

“The launch of 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network represents a massive commitment to our listeners and an exciting chapter in our growth, said Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Detroit. “We are excited to partner with Townsquare Media and other media companies to expand our footprint across all of Michigan and to deliver great content to the dedicated fan base we serve. We are proud to deliver best-in-class sports coverage to the entire state, solidifying our position as the essential source for Michigan sports audio content now and for years to come.”

The network’s first affiliates include Townsquare Media’s WFGR-FM (Grand Rapids) (98.7 FM), WJIM-AM (Lansing) WBCK-FM (Battle Creek) and WKMI-AM (Kalamazoo) along with Blarney Stone Broadcasting’s WGRY-FM in Roscommon.  Additional affiliates will be announced in the upcoming months.

“97.1 The Ticket is one of America’s truly great sports stations, and we are very excited to partner with our friends at Audacy to bring best-in-class coverage of Detroit sports to our markets in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek,” said Erik Hellum, COO, Townsquare Media. “This is a big win for both our listeners and our clients.”

97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network’s all-star lineup includes: