97.1 The Ticket Extends Detroit Lions Radio Partnership

Multi-year agreement ensures live game coverage and exclusive team content for Lions fans across the region.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM), owned by Audacy, has renewed its multi-year agreement to continue serving as the official radio home of the Detroit Lions. The station will broadcast all pre-season, regular season, and post-season games, strengthening the connection between the team and its regional fanbase.

Why it matters

This extension reinforces 97.1 The Ticket's pivotal role in Detroit's sports media environment, ensuring that Lions fans receive comprehensive, high-quality coverage and exclusive insights directly from the team. The continued partnership highlights the station's dedication to supporting Detroit's football community and delivering engaging content both on game days and throughout the season.

The details

Alongside game broadcasts, the partnership will maintain the popular Lions Review Show, hosted by Dan Miller, the Lions Radio Network's play-by-play announcer, together with 97.1 The Ticket personalities Will Burchfield and Bob Wojnowski. Regular appearances from key team members, including starting quarterback Jared Goff and Head Coach Dan Campbell, will continue on the station's morning and midday programs.

  • On February 11, 2026, 97.1 The Ticket announced the renewal of its multi-year agreement with the Detroit Lions.
  • The Lions Review Show airs weekly on Mondays during the season from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, beginning August 31.

The players

Debbie Kenyon

Senior Vice President and Market Manager at Audacy Detroit.

Rod Wood

President and CEO of the Detroit Lions.

Dan Miller

The Lions Radio Network's play-by-play announcer.

Will Burchfield

A 97.1 The Ticket personality.

Bob Wojnowski

A 97.1 The Ticket personality.

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What they’re saying

“In Detroit, the Lions represent our resilience and our pride. We are honored to extend our long-standing partnership with the team, serving as the bridge between the field and the fans.”

— Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager at Audacy Detroit

“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.”

— Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager at Audacy Detroit

“We are grateful to continue our partnership with 97.1 The Ticket as the radio home of Detroit Lions football. 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.”

— Rod Wood, President and CEO of the Detroit Lions

What’s next

The partnership will ensure that Lions fans continue to receive comprehensive game coverage and exclusive team content through 97.1 The Ticket in the years ahead.

The takeaway

This extension solidifies 97.1 The Ticket's position as the premier destination for Detroit Lions fans, providing them with live game broadcasts, in-depth analysis, and direct access to the team's key figures. It underscores the station's commitment to serving the local sports community and delivering an unparalleled listening experience.