ESPN 1000 Named Flagship Station for the Chicago Bears

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 12:17pm CT

WMVP-AM/Chicago

WMVP-AM (ESPN Chicago) and the Chicago Bears have announced the station will become the future Home of the Chicago Bears, beginning in the 2023 season. In addition to operating and distributing the Bears Radio Network, ESPN 1000 will add pre- and post-game programming as well as create unique content to air on its local shows.

ESPN Chicago Market Manager Keith Williams and Senior Vice President at Good Karma Brands said, "The Chicago Bears are a best-in-class organization, and we are excited to partner with a charter franchise of the NFL. We are dedicated to delivering a top-notch broadcast for our partners and fans around the Midwest and the world. Our teammates are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to get started and execute at the highest level."

"We were incredibly impressed with the enthusiasm shown by the leadership team at Good Karma Brands," added Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips. "Their plan for presenting Bears football on the radio is first class and we know that ESPN 1000 will be an excellent home for our games and a hub for Bears talk year-round. We look forward to working with the station beginning in 2023."

ESPN 1000 Director of Content Danny Zederman said, "ESPN Chicago is thrilled to be adding the Chicago Bears to our play-by-play roster alongside the Chicago White Sox. Our on-air talent is incredibly passionate about our hometown team, and that passion will show within and beyond the in-game broadcasts, integrated throughout our programming year-round."