Comprehensive guide to FM and AM radio stations across Ohio's major markets
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Including regional coverageTop 40 Markets
Cincinnati, Cleveland, ColumbusOhio features over 500 active radio stations serving diverse audiences across the state. With three major markets ranking in the top 40 nationally, Ohio offers comprehensive radio coverage including news, sports, music, and public broadcasting. The state's radio landscape includes major metropolitan stations in Cincinnati (#33 nationally), Cleveland (#35), and Columbus (#36), alongside regional and community broadcasters serving smaller markets.
National Rank: #33
Population: 1,902,500
Top Stations:
National Rank: #35
Population: 1,796,900
Top Stations:
National Rank: #36
Population: 1,761,800
Top Stations:
Cleveland features 63 FM stations and 37 AM stations serving Northeast Ohio. As the #35 national market, Cleveland radio includes top-rated stations for rock, sports, news, and public broadcasting.
Format: Active Rock - "Cleveland's Rock Station"
Highlights: Named Best Radio Station in Cleveland Scene's 2023 Readers' Choice awards. Leading station for rock music in Northeast Ohio.
Format: NPR News - Ideastream Public Media
Highlights: Primary NPR news station for Northeast Ohio since March 2024. Provides local and national news coverage.
Format: Classical Music - Ideastream Public Media
Highlights: Northeast Ohio's classical music station, moved to 90.3 FM in March 2024.
Format: Classic Rock
Highlights: Cleveland's Classic Rock station, consistently ranked among top stations.
Format: Urban/R&B - "Cleveland's R&B Leader"
Highlights: Leading urban contemporary station in Northeast Ohio.
| Frequency | Call Sign | Format | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 AM | WTAM | News/Talk/Sports | Clear-channel station, Emergency Alert System hub for Northeast Ohio |
| 850 AM | WKNR | Sports | ESPN Cleveland - Cleveland Browns flagship |
| 1590 AM | WAKR | News/Sports/Oldies | Akron-Cleveland market station |
Coverage: Cleveland Browns (flagship), Guardians, Cavaliers
Broadcasting: Browns games with play-by-play by Andrew Siciliano and color commentary by Nathan Zegura
Programming: Most comprehensive Browns, Guardians, and Cavaliers coverage in Northeast Ohio
Columbus features 96 FM stations and 34 AM stations as Ohio's capital and home to Ohio State University. The market ranks #36 nationally with 1.76 million population.
Format: NPR News - Columbus Public Media
Highlights: Only all-day NPR station in Central Ohio, featuring Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and All Sides with Anna Staver
Format: Classical Music
Highlights: All-day classical music programming, part of WOSU Public Media network
Coverage: Stations include WOSU Columbus, WOSA Columbus, WOSB Marion, WOSE Coshocton, WOSP Portsmouth, WOSV Mansfield, WOSX Granville
Format: Top 40/CHR
Highlights: Known for "Morning Zoo" format focused on personalities. Popular Columbus contemporary hits station.
Format: Country
Highlights: Leading country music station in Central Ohio
Format: Classical
Highlights: Classical music programming serving Central Ohio
| Frequency | Call Sign | Format | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610 AM | WTVN | News/Talk/Sports | News, talk, sports, and weather for Central Ohio |
| 820 AM | WOSU AM | NPR/Public Radio | Columbus Public Media - NPR programming |
| 880 AM | WRFD | Christian Radio | Christian talk and music |
| 920 AM | WMNI | Oldies/Sports/News | Columbus Clippers baseball coverage |
| 1460 AM | WBNS | Sports | Simulcast of 97.1 The Fan - Buckeyes flagship |
Format: Sports Talk
Flagship Teams: Ohio State Buckeyes (FM flagship for Ohio State Sports Network), Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Crew
Network Coverage: Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds, NFL on Westwood One (Thursday/Sunday/Monday Night Football)
Programming: One of the top sports radio stations in the country. Local sports talk weekdays and early evenings, syndicated Infinity Sports Network late nights and weekends.
Digital: BetQL Network sports gambling shows on HD3 subchannel (launched May 2024)
Cincinnati ranks #33 nationally as Ohio's largest radio market with 1.9 million population. The market serves Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana.
Format: NPR News - Cincinnati Public Radio
Highlights: Local news from Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana. Part of Cincinnati Public Radio network.
Format: NPR/Public Radio
Highlights: Cincinnati Public Radio affiliate serving regional audience
Format: Classical Music
Highlights: Cincinnati Public Radio's classical music station
Format: Rock
Highlights: Cincinnati's rock station, co-flagship for Cincinnati Bengals Radio Network (with WLW and ESPN 1530)
| Frequency | Call Sign | Format | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 AM | WLW | News/Talk/Sports | Cincinnati's News Radio - Flagship for Cincinnati Reds. Broadcasting since March 23, 1922 |
| 1530 AM | ESPN 1530 | Sports | Co-flagship for Cincinnati Bengals Radio Network |
| 550 AM | WKRC - 55 KRC | News/Talk | The Talk Station - Fox News Radio affiliate |
| 1360 AM | WSAI | Sports | Fox Sports Radio |
Flagship Stations: WLW 700 AM, ESPN 1530 AM, WEBN 102.7 FM
Play-by-Play: Dan Hoard
Analyst: Dave Lapham
Pregame/Postgame: Wayne Box Miller
Flagship Station: WLW 700 AM
Highlights: Cincinnati's News Radio 700WLW has been the home of the Cincinnati Reds for decades, featuring comprehensive game coverage and Reds talk programming.
Ohio features comprehensive public radio coverage through NPR affiliates and classical music stations across all major markets.
Coverage: Primary NPR news station for Northeast Ohio (since March 2024)
Programming: NPR news, local journalism, public affairs
Coverage: Northeast Ohio's classical station (moved to 90.3 FM March 2024)
Programming: All-day classical music
Coverage: Only all-day NPR station in Central Ohio
Programming: NPR news, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, All Sides with Anna Staver
Owner: The Ohio State University
Programming: All-day classical music
Stations: WOSU Columbus, WOSA Columbus, WOSB Marion, WOSE Coshocton, WOSP Portsmouth, WOSV Mansfield, WOSX Granville
AM: WOSU AM 820
Coverage: Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, Eastern Indiana
Programming: Local NPR news and public affairs
Programming: NPR affiliate for regional coverage
Programming: Classical music
HD2 Channels: Jazz and independent music available on Cincinnati Public Radio HD2 digital channels
Coverage: Southeast Ohio NPR and PBS
FM Stations:
AM: WOUB-AM 1340 - Athens
Cincinnati Public Radio, Cleveland's Ideastream, and WOSU Public Media in Columbus are developing a statewide digital and radio news service potentially involving Ohio's 13 National Public Radio affiliates for enhanced news coverage across the state.
Ohio's professional and college sports teams have extensive radio coverage throughout the state.
Flagship: 92.3 The Fan (WKRK-FM)
Additional Coverage: 98.5 WNCX, ESPN 850 Cleveland
Play-by-Play: Andrew Siciliano
Color Commentary: Nathan Zegura
Programming: Cleveland Browns Daily (Mon-Fri 3-5pm on 850 ESPN Cleveland)
Coverage: Most comprehensive Browns coverage in Northeast Ohio
FM Flagship: 97.1 The Fan (WBNS-FM) Columbus
AM Flagship: WBNS 1460 AM
Network: Ohio State Sports Network with stations statewide
Additional Affiliates: WATH, WYRO, WXIZ, WVNU (Total Media Radio Network)
Coverage: Football, basketball, and other Buckeyes sports
Co-Flagship Stations:
Play-by-Play: Dan Hoard
Analyst: Dave Lapham
Pregame/Postgame: Wayne Box Miller
Regional Coverage: WATH, WYRO, WIOI, WXIC (Total Media Radio Network)
Flagship: WLW 700 AM Cincinnati
Columbus Market Affiliate: 97.1 The Fan (WBNS-FM)
Regional Coverage: WCJO, WATH (Total Media Radio Network)
Programming: Complete Reds game coverage, pre/postgame shows, Reds talk programming
History: WLW has been the longtime home of the Cincinnati Reds
Coverage: 92.3 The Fan (WKRK-FM)
Highlights: Comprehensive Cavaliers coverage including games, analysis, and talk programming
Flagship: 97.1 The Fan (WBNS-FM)
Coverage: All Blue Jackets games plus pregame and postgame coverage
Flagship: 97.1 The Fan (WBNS-FM)
Coverage: MLS soccer broadcasts for Columbus Crew matches
Flagship: WMOH-AM 1450 "The Ticket"
Coverage: Miami University athletics, plus Bengals and Reds news
Location: Serving Southwest Ohio
Columbus - 97.1 The Fan: Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football (NFL on Westwood One)
Regional: Many Ohio stations carry NFL network broadcasts for primetime games
Professional organization representing Ohio broadcasters and promoting excellence in radio and television broadcasting.
Major broadcaster operating stations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, Dayton, Akron, Canton, Youngstown, and Lima.
Regional broadcaster covering Ohio college and professional teams including Ohio State, Cincinnati Reds, and Cincinnati Bengals on multiple stations.
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Last updated on November 27, 2025