Portland Fire and Portland Thorns Announce Radio Partnership with Audacy Portland

910 ESPN Portland To Serve as Radio Home for Portland Fire Games Starting in 2026

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:05pm by Ben Kaplan

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action of a women's basketball or soccer match, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in the team colors of the Portland Fire and Portland Thorns.The new radio partnership will bring the excitement of Portland's women's sports teams to a wider audience across the Pacific Northwest.Portland Today

The Portland Thorns and Portland Fire announced a new radio partnership with Audacy Portland, where 910 ESPN Portland will serve as the exclusive radio rightsholder for all Portland Fire games starting in 2026. The partnership will also include coverage of Portland Thorns matches, with 10 select games simulcast on 910 ESPN Portland during the season.

Why it matters

This partnership establishes the Pacific Northwest's regional radio home for women's sports, expanding access to live coverage and storytelling around two of the region's most prominent women's professional teams. It reinforces the commitment to bringing fans closer to the teams and making games more accessible than ever.

The details

Under the agreement, all Portland Fire games will air on 910 ESPN Portland (KMTT-AM) beginning in 2026, while Portland Thorns matches will air on KNKR-2 (KNRK-HD2), with 10 select games also simulcast on 910 ESPN Portland during the season. The radio broadcast will feature a pregame and postgame show for Fire games, and 910 ESPN Portland will deliver live pregame coverage and on-site activations from the Rose Quarter at Moda Center.

  • The partnership will begin in 2026.

The players

Portland Thorns

A global leader in women's soccer, defined by unmatched fan support, championship success, and a longstanding commitment to excellence since their inaugural 2013 season.

Portland Fire

One of the Women's National Basketball Association's newest franchises, making its official on-court debut in 2026. Owned by RAJ Sports, the team is the revival of a movement, honoring the legacy of the original Portland Fire while blazing a bold new path forward.

Audacy Portland

A leading audio content and entertainment company that serves as the radio home for the Oregon Ducks and Seattle Seahawks, with 2.2 million total monthly broadcast listeners and an 823,000 monthly streaming audience.

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What they’re saying

“We are committed to delivering an unparalleled listening experience for our fans of both the Thorns and Fire.”

— Mike Whitehead, RAJ Sports Managing Director

“We're incredibly proud to welcome the Portland Fire and the Portland Thorns to the FAN Sports Network. Our city has long been a leader in supporting women's sports, and we're especially excited to welcome the Fire back to Portland after over two decades.”

— Ryan Cooley, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Portland

What’s next

Fans interested in purchasing Thorns tickets for the 2026 NWSL season are encouraged to call the ticket office at 503-509-5555, email ticketsales@thorns.com or visit thorns.com/tickets for more information. To view the full 2026 Portland Thorns schedule, visit thorns.com/schedule. Fans interested in purchasing Fire season ticket memberships can do so by clicking HERE.

The takeaway

This partnership between the Portland Thorns, Portland Fire, and Audacy Portland is a significant step in elevating women's sports in the Pacific Northwest, ensuring fans across the region can follow these athletes, their stories, and their success.