Detroit Lions and 97.1 The Ticket will remain aligned for years to come, as Audacy’s Detroit sports powerhouse has secured a multi-year extension to continue serving as the flagship radio home of the franchise.
Audacy confirmed that 97.1 The Ticket will carry every preseason, regular-season and postseason game, reinforcing a relationship that has become foundational to the station’s identity and to the club’s weekly connection with its fan base across Michigan and beyond.
Debbie Kenyon, senior vice president and market manager for Audacy Detroit, framed the extension as more than a business agreement, describing the Lions as a civic institution that reflects the toughness and pride of the city itself.
“This extension underscores our deep commitment to the team and to delivering the most authentic and highest quality game-day experience to the dedicated Lions fans across the region and beyond,” said Kenyon.
From the team’s perspective, the continuity offers stability in a crowded media marketplace.
“We are grateful to continue our partnership with 97.1 The Ticket as the radio home of Detroit Lions football,” said Rod Wood, President and CEO, Lions. “This is a partnership that ensures a strong connection to our fans through the most prominent sports station in the area for years to come.”
Beyond live game broadcasts, the agreement ensures that shoulder programming remains a central part of the weekly content strategy. The Lions Review Show, hosted by Lions Radio Network play-by-play voice Dan Miller alongside station personalities Will Burchfield and Bob Wojnowski, will continue airing Monday evenings during the season.
The station also will feature regular appearances from key figures within the organization, including quarterback Jared Goff and head coach Dan Campbell, who are scheduled to join morning and midday programs throughout the campaign.
Costa & Jansen with Heather occupies the early slot, followed by The Karsch & Anderson Show, giving the franchise multiple daily touchpoints with listeners during peak hours.
The renewal further underscores Audacy’s broader sports strategy, which spans dozens of owned-and-operated stations, hundreds of streaming channels and an expansive podcast network that supports professional and collegiate partnerships nationwide. In Detroit, however, the focus remains local and intensely personal, as Lions football continues to serve as both appointment listening and communal ritual.
For 97.1 The Ticket, the extension preserves one of the most valuable assets in sports radio: exclusive play-by-play of a team that commands regional loyalty and national intrigue. For the Lions, it maintains a familiar and trusted audio home at a time when sustained success has elevated both the stakes and the spotlight.
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