WXYT, sports radio station in Detroit
WXYT is an FM radio station broadcasting at 97.1 MHz in Detroit and known as 97.1 The Ticket. It focuses primarily on sports programming, offering live game broadcasts of local teams including the Tigers, Lions, Pistons, and Red Wings.
The station began as W45D and started broadcasting in 1941 as one of Michigan's first FM stations. After several name changes and format shifts, it dedicated itself to sports programming from the 2000s onward.
The station is deeply woven into Detroit's sports culture, with hosts and announcers creating a sense of belonging among fans who tune in daily. Local listeners gather around broadcasts to feel connected to their teams and share in the excitement of live games.
The station can be heard on radio at 97.1 MHz, online through the website, or via the streaming app. Fans can also watch weekday shows on Twitch and receive hourly sports news updates for current scores and team information.
The station underwent several dramatic format changes over the decades, starting with easy listening in the 1960s, moving through hit music in the 1970s and 80s, then talk radio, before dedicating itself entirely to sports. This evolution reflects how it continually adapted to what local listeners wanted to hear.
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