Radio One's WFNZ Partners with ESPN Radio in Charlotte

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 10:18am CT

WFNZ-FM in Charlotte

Radio One and Sportsradio 92.7 WFNZ in Charlotte have announced a new partnership with ESPN Radio, bringing the "Worldwide Leader in Sports" to Charlotte listeners starting today. The move integrates ESPN's nightly shows and exclusive content into WFNZ's lineup, strengthening the station's position as "Home of the Charlotte Sports Fan."

"ESPN has long set the standard for covering the biggest live sporting events and the athletes who define them," said WFNZ Program Director Jeff Rickard. "We're thrilled to team up for premier play-by-play and insightful nightly conversation. Combined with our award-winning local lineup, this partnership gives Charlotte the very best in local and national sports coverage."

Under the agreement, WFNZ will now carry marquee events including the NBA Finals, College Football Playoffs, Major League Baseball, and more, alongside its established slate of local hosts and sports talk programming.

Marsha Landess, Vice President and General Manager of Radio One Charlotte, called the partnership a perfect fit. "The iconic sports brand of ESPN and the historic sports brand of WFNZ 92.7 makes a perfect combination to deliver our Charlotte sports fans the best in local and national sports coverage every day of the week on a strong and powerful FM signal. We now truly deliver the best of the best."