Cleveland sports fans have another destination for nonstop coverage of their favorite teams. Rock Entertainment Group and iHeartMedia Cleveland have announced a multi-year partnership that strengthens radio coverage for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Monsters, and Cleveland Charge — while debuting a new station dedicated entirely to local sports, SportsRadio 99.1 FM.
The collaboration expands the reach of Cleveland’s top teams across multiple iHeartMedia properties and digital platforms. Under the new agreement, Cavaliers games will continue to air live on rock powerhouse WMMS and Newsradio WTAM. The Cleveland Monsters, meanwhile, move to the newly launched SportsRadio 99.1 FM, while the Cleveland Charge will now be heard on Real 106.1 FM.
“Fan experience always comes first at Rock Entertainment Group,” said Michael Conley, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Rock Entertainment Group. “Providing a robust new platform for our community to connect and support our teams helps us elevate how fans engage with Cleveland sports. Our collaboration with iHeartMedia demonstrates our shared commitment to accessible, high-quality coverage and innovative experiences.”
All broadcasts will also stream live on the iHeartRadio app, giving fans access to every play, highlight, and postgame moment from more than 2,000 devices.
Beyond airing Monsters games, SportsRadio 99.1 will feature expanded content including local analysis, exclusive team interviews, simulcasts of select Rock Sports Network programming, and additional Ohio-based sporting events. The move reflects a growing demand among Cleveland listeners for team-centric coverage and deeper storytelling around the city’s sports culture.
“It’s an honor to continue our decades-long partnership with the Cavs Operating Company,” said Keith Hotchkiss, Area President for iHeartMedia Cleveland. “Combining this coverage with iHeart’s unparalleled reach, in more than 90% of our markets, we’re thrilled to give sports fans greater access to the content and coverage Rock Entertainment Sports will provide.”
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