 Logo used since 2022 | |
| Broadcast area | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Frequency | DAB: 12B Freeview: 706 Freesat: 706 Sky (UK only): 0131 Virgin Media: 908 Virgin Media Ireland: 928 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Sport |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | BBC |
| BBC Radio 5 Live | |
| History | |
First air date | 2 February 2002 |
Former names | BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra (2002–2022) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | Ofcom |
| Links | |
| Website | BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra via BBC Sounds |
| BBC Radio |
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| Nationwide |
| Digital-only |
BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra (formerly BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra) is a British digital radio station owned and operated by the BBC, and specialising in extended live sports coverage. It is a sister station to BBC Radio 5 Live and shares facilities, presenters and management, and is a department of the BBC North Group division.
If a major news story breaks during the live sport broadcasts on 5 Live, the sports coverage may sometimes be redirected and continued on 5 Sports Extra, while 5 Live switches to live news.
The station is only available on digital radio, television platforms and BBC Sounds. Due to licensing reasons, international streaming of the station has not been available since 25 July 2016.
According to RAJAR, the station broadcasts to a weekly audience of 971,000 with a listening share of 0.2% as of March 2024.[1]