Local Phoenix radio station KQFN (1580AM The Fanatic / 99.3FM, 95.9FM) announced that it was awarded the exclusive radio contract by Westwood One to be the new Phoenix affiliate for primetime NFL game play-by-play broadcast coverage.
Every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday night game will be carried on The Fanatic throughout the regular season as well as additional games played in London, on Thanksgiving Day, and the Saturday tripleheader in Week 16.
Starting Saturday, January 4th, The Fanatic and sister station KFNN (Money Radio 1510AM/105.3 FM) will team up to be the home of all 12 postseason games including the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl LIV on February 2, 2020.
“There are no more popular yearly sporting events in this country than the NFL and we’re proud to be the exclusive Phoenix radio affiliate; much thanks to Rich Burg from Westwood One,” says Ron Cohen, President and CEO of CRC Broadcasting Company. “We’re excited for the incredible opportunity to air these high-profile NFL games including the Playoffs and the Super Bowl in January and February. 1580 The Fanatic will now be known as Phoenix’s new home for the NFL and Super Bowl LIV!”
In addition to the NFL, The Fanatic will carry select Saturday college football games from Westwood One,
including LSU-Texas (9/7), Ohio State-Michigan (11/30), and the SEC Championship Game (12/7).
For more information on Fanatic programming and personalities, visit 1580TheFanatic.com.
